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5 Property Trends for 2024 You Should Know About

As we approach 2024, the property landscape in the North West of England is evolving. Staying informed about these trends is crucial,

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Home Seller’s Guide: How to Get Your Property Ready for S...

As we move closer to 2024, preparing your property for sale demands a fresh approach, aligned with the latest property trends and

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Everything You Need To Know About a Property Valuation

Considering a property valuation and seeking clarity? Miller Metcalfe is here to demystify the process for you. As experts in property, we

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A Guide on How to Buy & Sell Houses at the Same Time

Navigating the simultaneous process of buying and selling houses can be a complex task. With Miller Metcalfe’s extensive experience...

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Smart Selling: Organize Your Home For a Successful Sale

Every home seller dreams of a quick sale at a premium price, but success in the property market demands more than just

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Your Invitation to the Grand Opening of Our New Worsley B...

You’re invited to celebrate the opening of our new Worsley branch. We’re thrilled to announce the grand opening of our newest branch

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Boxing Day Surge’ Sets New Record for Homes on the ...

As the year concludes, many delay their moving plans to focus on Christmas preparations. However, a surge in home-movers occurs on Boxing

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Cash For Kids | Mission Christmas

Christmas is quickly approaching, and while we’re excited here at Miller Metcalfe, it can be a difficult time of year for mill...

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Landlords’ Top Choice: Agents vs. Self-Management

Landlords, discover why using an agent is often a smarter choice than self-management. Time Savings: Managing a rental property can be ti...

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Increase The Value & Appeal Of Your Luxury Home

When it comes to selling your prestige home, first impressions are everything. You want potential buyers to walk in and feel like

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Woodland Gardens Open Day | 22nd & 23rd Septembe...

We are thrilled to invite you to our exclusive Open Day on Friday, 22nd September, from 11am to 5pm, and Saturday, 23rd September, from 1...

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4 Essential Questions to Ask Your Estate Agent for Smart ...

When it comes to buying a new home, it’s essential to have a reliable and knowledgeable estate agent by your side. To

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Your Fixed-Rate Deal is Ending: Valuable Advice from a Mo...

Following a meeting with members of the Monetary Policy Committee, the Bank of England has made the decision to raise interest rates

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The Profit Booster: Unconventional Ways to Increase Your ...

Here we look at some unconventional yet highly effective strategies to boost your property value. We understand the importance of maximis...

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The Millennial Buyer’s Guide: What Today’s Ge...

Are you a homeowner in the North West of England, looking to sell your property? Well, it’s time to get inside the

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Property News | Your April Lettings Round-Up

What Happened In The Rental Market Over The Past Month? This past month, the government has taken a step towards creating more

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Selling Your Prestige Property In The Spring

With the Spring season rapidly approaching, it's time to start preparing your home for sale. Miller Metcalfe Can Help You Get Ready to Se...

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High-End Home Buying | What Buyers Look For In Prestige H...

With the Spring season rapidly approaching, it's time to start preparing your home for sale. Miller Metcalfe Can Help You Get Ready to Se...

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How Miller Metcalfe Can Help You Get Ready to Sell: Prepa...

With the Spring season rapidly approaching, it's time to start preparing your home for sale. Miller Metcalfe Can Help You Get Ready to Se...

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Property News | Your 2022 Lettings Round-Up

What Happened In The Rental Market in 2022? 2022 was a year of change in lettings, from new carbon monoxide, smoke alarm

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How To Get Your Home Ready For Viewings

It won’t be long after the “for sale” sign is up before all the anticipated house viewings start. You should make an

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First Time Buyers | The Essentials You Need For Your Firs...

Purchasing your first home is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Finally, you have the keys! So, what’s next? Unless you plan on movin...

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Property News | Buyer Demand & House Prices Hits Rec...

Buyer demand is on the rise! According to Rightmove, the number of prospective buyers contacting agents is up 4% from the same

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Why Is Boxing Day The Busiest Day For Buyers & Sellers?

Year after year, the holiday season has proven to be a busy time for the property market.🏡 The Boxing Day Bounce Boxing

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Christmas Gift Guide | Perfect For Kitchen Lovers

A gift guide for anyone out there who loves to spend time in the kitchen, here are a few of our favourites…

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Christmas Decor 2022 | In With The Old

In with the old We’re looking to the past for decorative inspiration this year since interior design is increasingly preoccupied with max...

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Decorating Your Front Door | Give your guests a warm welcome

The front entrance is the focal point of any home’s exterior, and if you want to sprinkle a little Christmas magic onto

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Property News | 5-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Fall Back Bel...

After the government’s ill-fated “mini” Budget, mortgage rates on five-year fixed deals have fallen below 6% for the fi...

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Cash For Kids | Mission Christmas

Christmas is quickly approaching, and while we’re excited here at Miller Metcalfe, it can be a difficult time of year for millions of

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Property News | Stamp Duty cut will end in 2025, Chancell...

In an effort to spur economic growth, former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced the reduction in stamp duty in his mini-budget in Septem...

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What Is Current Happening In The Property Market?

The latest market facts… There’s still a strong desire to come to market New property listings in October 2022 were up 13%

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Revealed | How To Add Value To Your Home

According to research conducted by Help me Fix, a provider of property maintenance solutions, depending on where in the UK you reside,

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How To Design Your Bedroom For a Better Sleep

Make sure your bedroom is your ultimate safe area if you want to get the most out of your sleep. Making a

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Moving Home | Is It Time To Upsize?

Your family is growing As our families grow, so do our housing needs. A larger home allows for a much more comfortable

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How To Style a Larger Room | A Simple Guide

Furniture If you’re decorating a larger space, you should arrange your furniture to create different zones that work together as a whole.

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We’ve Been Shortlisted For The Negotiator Awards 2022!

We are proud to announce we have been shortlisted for ‘Regional Estate Agency of the Year – North West.’ The Negotiator...

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Property News | Stamp Duty Cut: How Much Will You Pay To ...

Nearly a year after the previous stamp duty holiday came to an end, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng revealed the new policy in a

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Selling Your Home | What Buyers Are Looking For

With property prices continuing to rise, 2022 continues to be a great time to sell your home. So, if you’re thinking of

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Wall Panelling | Adding Another Dimension To Your Home

Because walls make up the majority of a room’s surfaces, finding the perfect way to utilise wall panelling is so important. Wa...

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The Open Plan Living Trend | Get The Look

Whether you want an open floor plan to make your home more saleable, more room to make it more liveable or to

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TV star set to join forces with UK’s leading property reg...

Propertymark, the professional body for property agents in residential and commercial sales, lettings and auctioneering has revealed it&#...

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Property News | Rightmove Records Its Sixth Price Record

House prices continue to rise to historic levels and buyer demand remains high. House prices are on the rise The average price

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Property News | What is happening in the property market?

The average time to get through the conveyancing process of a property sale is now 150 days. If you’re thinking of selling

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4 Bathroom Colour Trends For 2022

Bathrooms can be a soothing haven where you can unwind, an invigorating environment that reflects your personality, or a bright, clean space

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Creating a Luxury Outdoor Living Space

The way you and your family love spending time together should be reflected in your outdoor living areas. A great outdoor living

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Celebrating The Queens Jubilee | What’s Going On In...

This year marks the 70th anniversary of our Queen’s coronation, making her the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubile...

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4 Simple Ways To Declutter Your Bedroom & Why ItR...

A peaceful environment can greatly benefit your sleep hygiene, and part of that includes an organised and clutter-free bedroom! Do a regular

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5 Common Mistakes Made By First Time Buyers

Buying a home is one of the most exciting life experiences, however, it can be one of the most stressful times of

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Property News | House prices leap £55,000 in 2 years

Research by Rightmove has shown that for the fourth month in a row, the average price of property coming to market has

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Front Door Colour Trends

Did you know that a carefully selected front door colour can improve the kerb appeal of your property, have a tremendous effect

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Making The Most Out Of A Small Kitchen Space

Here are a few tips on how to make the most of a small space. Keep it clutter-free Your kitchen should serve

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4 Small Changes To Help Make Your Home More Eco Friendly

You don’t have to change up your entire life to live a more sustainable one. Just a few tweaks can help the

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Property News | Record Number Of Homes Are Selling At Rec...

Properties are selling at or over the asking price faster than ever before according to the property portal Rightmove! Record-breaking fi...

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Earth Day 2022

What is Earth Day? Earth Day began in the United States and has now spread throughout the world, with communities getting together

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5 Secrets For Styling Your Home Like An Interior Designer

Create a plan & stick to it! An empty space has a wealth of potential, but it’s all too easy to get

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Pantone’s Colour Of The Year | Here’s How To ...

The Pantone Colour Institute has picked ‘Very Peri, a dynamic periwinkle blue hue with a vivifying violet-red undertone’ – as Colour of

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Spring 2022 | Kitchen Trends

Is it time to spruce up your kitchen this Spring? Here are just a few of our favourite trends guaranteed to make

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How to take a meter reading ahead of the energy price cap...

UK households have been advised to take a meter reading ahead of the energy price cap increase on Friday (April 1), which will

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Is Spring The Best Time To Sell Your Home?

Putting your home on the market is a big decision, so it’s important to make sure that you’re doing it at the

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Property News | Best Ever Spring Sellers’ Market As...

It’s official! This is the BEST EVER spring sellers market! Record breaking figures March has brought with it ANOTHER new price record

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Property News | Asking Prices See Largest Monthly Jump In...

Research by Rightmove has shown that properties in England have seen a property value increase of 2.3% in just one month. That’s

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Let’s Get Cooking | Spring Roast Chicken

Add a springtime twist to this Sunday roast with asparagus, courgettes, peas and feta! Ingredients • 8 chicken thighs, on the bone, skin

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First Time Buyers | The Essentials You Need For Your Firs...

Purchasing your first home is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Finally, you have the keys! So, what’s next? Unless you plan on movin...

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Saving money on your energy bills | Tips

The average UK household will see their energy bill rise by £693 in 2022 once regulator Ofgem’s new price cap comes in

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Preparing Your Home For a Spring Sale

If you want to sell your home quickly this spring, now is the time to start prepping your property. If you want

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New Year New Home? | Tips for those making a move in 2022

Fancy a change? Need to upsize or downsize? or want to move to a completely different area? The past couple of years

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4 Easy DIY Projects To Do At Home

For many of us, tackling those niggly DIY jobs has been on the new year’s resolutions list for a while now. As

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4 simple ways to start 2022 mindfully

It’s a new year and there’s no better time than now to start practicing mindfulness. What is mindfulness The practice of mindfulness

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Designing your home gym

When planning your dream home gym there are a few key things to consider, from designing your room in a way that

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Coronavirus Update

Until we are instructed otherwise, all valuations and viewings will continue to go ahead as normal as long as our safety guidelines are a...

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Property News | Buyer Demand To Increase House Prices in ...

Record breaking figures! The average price of a property coming to the market has jumped by 0.3% this month to an incredible

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Property News | Rightmove Records Its Busiest-Ever Festiv...

Rightmove recorded its busiest ever festive period for home mover activity where its buyer demand was up 23% in comparison to the

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Let’s Get Baking | New Year Millionaire Cheesecake

Treat yourself to this delicious no-bake chocolate cheesecake. It’ll be a hit whether it’s for New Year’s Eve or a birt...

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How to look after your mental health if you’re isolating ...

This is usually the time we get to spend with friends and family, but with the Omicron Covid variant making waves through

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5 Tips For New Landlords

While there are numerous factors to consider when becoming a landlord for the first time, the better your agent is at guiding

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Can staging your home increase its value?

What is property staging? You’re about to put your house on the market and want to make it as appealing to potential

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Gift Ideas | 2021

Struggling for inspiration when it comes to finding a gift for a loved one? Here are a few of our favourite gifts

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Most Viewed Homes Of 2021

Lion House & Oakmont House , Worsley, Manchester Lion House and Oakmont House, a magnificent and truly outstanding, state of the art

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Dressing Your Christmas Tree

Gemstone Forest Going for a maximalist approach? Something dramatic that catches the eye? The gemstone forest Christmas decoration trend ...

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Foolproof Hacks To Help Christmas Go As Smoothly As Possible

We all want the perfect Christmas, but achieving those few days of festive fun and relaxation takes some keen organisation skills and

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Property News | House Prices Are Rising By £1,691 Per Month

House prices have risen by £1,691 PER MONTH since the first lockdown started in March 2020!.🏡 Record breaking figures! According to the

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Moving Home During The Festive Period

The festive period can be an incredibly busy time for moving house and having handed over the keys to thousands of homeowners

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Christmas decor trends 2021

Looking towards what will hopefully be a more ‘normal’ December. Christmas 2021 will stimulate feelings of hope and happiness we’ve been ...

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6 simple ways to save money on your energy bills

Understand your energy bill The information on a typical energy bill can be confusing, but making sense of it can go a

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Winter Colour Palette | Interior Design

The winter colour palette is ‘stripped of excess’ offering a ‘less is more’ narrative which seems to be becoming much more important

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Fun Activities To Help The Kids Beat The Winter Blues

The bleak winter weather has set in and for some children, the lack of sunlight can trigger a shift in their mood.

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Tis The Season | What’s in store for the property m...

The stamp duty holiday may have ended but the demand from potential buyers continues to rise, currently up 30% on the five-year

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Property News | Average house price tops £250,000 for the...

The average cost of a home has risen by almost £31,000 since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, hitting £250,000 for the

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Halloween Party Treat Ideas

Creepy crawley cupcakes Take your cupcakes to a whole new level with a few simple tricks. By using coloured icing, you can

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Luxury Wallpaper Trends

Wallpaper can be incredibly versatile, regardless of your home decor style. Textured Wallpaper Gone are the days when wallpaper was a one...

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Kitchen Renovation Tips

Begin with a budget First things first, budget. Set yourself a budget with a minimum and maximum spend that you cannot go

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Remortgaging Your Home?

Remortgaging is when you move your mortgage from one lender to another, all whilst remaining in the same property. There are many

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Tips To Get Your Home Ready For Winter

Test your heating The last thing on your mind right now is to test your heating system but it’s pretty crucial and

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5 Simple Steps You Can Take To Boost Your Mental Health

Connect with other people Good relationships are important for your mental wellbeing, they can aid in helping you build a sense of

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Statement Taps That Will Transform Any Space

Brushed Brass  Give a contemporary bathroom a trendy touch with an elegant gold or brushed brass tap. This plush addition can add a touch...

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How To Plan Out Your Dream Breakfast Bar

Desirable to many, a breakfast bar creates a welcoming social space and casual dining spot as opposed to traditional dining rooms. With o...

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How To Avoid Rip Off Cowboy Builders

Do your research Online research is so important when searching for a builder. Many companies and sites offer access to consumer reviews

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North West Charities Supporting Our Community & Envi...

At Miller Metcalfe we believe it is crucial to protect and preserve our global home.Here are just a few local charities working

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Tips To Create The Perfect Home Bar Setup

Find the perfect space You don’t want to be in a situation where every single room consists of a bottle and a

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Stamp Duty Holiday – What Do I Need To Know?

Did you know? The stamp duty holiday is still available until 1st October 2021 on properties below £250,000… this could save you

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Summer 2021 Interior Trends

Looking to spruce up your home this Summer? Why not take a look at some of the hottest interior trends for 2021

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How To Make Your Property Stand Out During A Virtual Tour

With the Covid 19 pandemic changing a lot of how we work, the property market has had to adapt to various different

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Ways Landlords Can Keep Tenants Happy

Choose the right tenant The key to finding the perfect tenant is to start from the very beginning. When considering multiple potential

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Clever Storage Ideas

Organise your home this Summer with our clever storage tips! Put your laundry detergent in containers Transfer your detergent pods, deter...

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Our Top UK Summer Staycations

Port Isaac, on the North Cornwall Coast Port Isaac, a charming little fishing village set amidst the North coast of Cornwall is

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Hot Tips: Making The Most Of Your Outdoor Space This Summer

Now that the weather is heating up it’s time to focus on making the most out of your outdoor space!

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5 Ways Letting Agents Can Give Landlords Their Life Back

Today, being a landlord can be a very fruitful way to earn your living. In contrast, it can be a huge headache,

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5 Simple Spring Gardening Tips

With warmer days on the horizon there has never been a better time to spruce up your garden and give it a

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Record Number Of Homes Sell Above Asking Price

According to the most recent market snapshot from NAEA Propertymark one in three properties sold for than asking price last month –

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Helping Your Elderly Relatives Move Home

For an elderly relative, moving home can often be quite an emotional, and stressful experience. Remember that they may not be as

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Is Spring The Best Time To Sell Your Home?

Putting your home on the market is a big decision, so it’s important to make sure that you’re doing it at the

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#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek | With Lockdown Coming To a Cl...

The past year (and the rest) of our lives, has been one of immense change. Change, restriction, loneliness and the everlasting feeling

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Peaceful Home, Peaceful Life | 5 Simple Ways To Make Yo...

Take inspiration from what makes you happy Think of the place you are happiest and allow its presence to permeate your home.

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Property Market Continues To Boom As New Figures Show 1 I...

Zoopla has released new research into the market showing a staggering 1 in every 50 homes has been sold so far this

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Properties Are Flying Off The Market In LESS Than A Week!

Property industry record fall as 23% of homes take under a week to sell! According to Rightmove, properties are taking an average

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Property News: New 95% Mortgage Scheme Launches

What is the new 95% mortgage scheme? The new government-backed mortgage scheme will help first time buyers or existing homeowners secure a

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Stamp Duty: Tips On Buying/Selling Before The Stamp Duty ...

When will the Stamp Duty holiday end? The Stamp Duty holiday on properties up to £500,000 will end on June 30th, and

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Quick & Easy Back to School Lunch Ideas

With schools opening up and our busy lives resuming, here are 3 quick and easy school lunch ideas your kids will love!

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3 Simple Ways To Add A Touch Of Spring Into Your Home

Say hello to spring Introducing Spring to your home starts from the outside. Refresh your porch with a gorgeous spring-themed wreath, ins...

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How To | Get Your Home Ready To Sell In Spring

Spring is here! Not only does the season always comes out on top as the best time to sell a property, it

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Housing demand higher than ever

With the demand for houses being 12.4% higher than this time last year, and house prices rising to record levels, there really

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Great News For Homebuyers as Stamp Duty Holiday Extension...

In a bid to give a boost to the property market and mitigate the economic crisis caused by COVID-19, Chancellor of the

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Tips for a more sustainable home

You don’t have to change up your entire life to live a more sustainable one. Just a few tweaks can help the

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Conveyancing | A brief guide to buying and selling your home

What is conveyancing? Whether you’re buying or selling a home, it’s a good idea to know what’s involved. Conveyancing is s...

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Interior Design | Children’s Bedrooms They Can̵...

When decorating your child’s bedroom, a space that will serve them for the long run is the most ideal and practical choice.

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5 bedroom tweaks for a better sleep

Making a few tweaks to your bedroom habits can play a significant role in helping you achieve that good night’s sleep you

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Property News | North West Saw HIGHEST Annual House Price...

Rightmove’s house price index revealed the North-West saw the highest average change in asking prices with a 10.6% annual increase. ...

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How To Keep Your House Warm This Winter

When it’s freezing cold outside, you need to pull out all the stops, and running your heat 24/7 isn’t the most efficient

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Kitchen Trends 2021 | Interior Design

Thinking about updating your kitchen? With plenty of new styles and design ideas to choose from, we’ve put together a few of

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Winter 2021 Colour Palette | Interior Design

The winter colour palette is ‘stripped of excess’ offering a ‘less is more’ narrative which seems to be becoming much more important

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CONFIRMED: Housing market will remain open during Lockdow...

The property market in England will remain open during the new lockdown period imposed by the Prime Minister on Monday. The government

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2020 Roundup | Top 5 Most Popular Properties of 2020

1) Tonge Moor Road, Bolton – Sold Crowned first place was of course; Tonge Moor Road! Set in a much sought-afte...

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Make your home a sanctuary of wellbeing in the new year

For many of us, the beginning of the new year will be spent indoors, making it more important than ever to design

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Interior Design | Deck The Halls

Bring the magic of Christmas into your home with these stunning Christmas hallway decorating ideas. Set the scene It’s all about first

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Online Shopping | Staying Safe From Online Shopping Scams...

With the Christmas period fast approaching, many of us will be looking to take advantage of the sales and offers available during

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Coping This Christmas | How To Help Those Alone

Christmas is going to be different for a lot of us this year, but together we can help each other through it!

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Home Decor Gifts Perfect For Christmas

Struggling for inspiration when it comes to finding a housewarming gift for a loved one? Here are a few of our favourite

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Charities You Can Support This Winter

Salvation Army Many Salvation Army churches and centres across the UK will be running a Christmas Present Appeal, collecting donated pres...

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Online Shopping | Staying Safe From Online Shopping S...

With the Christmas period fast approaching, many of us will we looking to take advantage of the sales and offers available on

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Let’s Get Cooking | Christmas Dinner For Beginners

Is 2020 going to be your first-year cooking Christmas dinner? Not to worry! Let us take the stress away with a simple,

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Wrapping Christmas Gifts The Sustainable Way

Making Christmas easier on the environment doesn’t have to be hard! Why not take a small leap by wrapping your gifts in

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Property News | Buying & Selling Over The Christ...

Some people believe that moving house over the festive period is a mistake, but that is no longer the case! Over the

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Online Shopping | Knowing Your Rights

With Black Friday fast approaching, it is worth knowing what your consumer rights are before diving into the madness. The popular American

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Setting Up Your Home Office | #workingfromhome

How do you create a space at home that ensures a productive atmosphere where you won’t get interrupted? We have put together

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CONFIRMED: Housing market will remain open during lockdown

The property market in England will remain open during the 4-week lockdown period imposed by the Prime Minister on Saturday.

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Biggest Average House Price Rise In Over 4 Years!

Rightmove have reported that house prices on average are up 5.5% (16,818) compared to this time last year.

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Autumn/Winter 2020 Colour Trends

Whilst colour trends change and evolve over time, we have put together a few of our favourites...

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Property News | Boris Johnson Announces 5% Mortgage D...

Millions of property searchers across the UK could be given a helping hand onto the property ladder thanks to a brand new

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Can I Still Buy Or Sell A Property During A Local Lockdown?

Local lockdown restrictions in the North West have brought with it a lot of uncertainty. Especially when it comes to the property

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Property News | North West Prices Hit a 16-Year High

House prices across the North West have hit a 16-year high with enquires, sales and new instructions all continuing to rise.

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How To: A Quick And Easy Way To Spruce Up Your Stairs

Did you know that painting stairs is actually an easy DIY job you can get done over the weekend? Preparation is key 

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How To Make Your House Move Eco-Friendly

If you’re moving house there is no doubt you will already have a to-do list but have you considered ways to make

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Post Lockdown | How This One Change Can Boost The Value...

The property market has continually altered throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. After house prices soared in July, many property experts ha...

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Hot Tips: Making The Most Of Your Outdoor Space This Summer

Now that the weather is heating up it’s time to focus on making the most out of your outdoor space!

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5 Easy Ways to Make This Your Most Sustainable Summer Ever!

Unplug Put away your phone, laptop, games consoles, even if it’s for a few hours in the day. We all have the

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Quick Easy & Cheap DIY Projects You Can Do On The We...

Decorating tips don’t have to be time-consuming and expensive. We've put together a few DIY ideas you can get done over the weekend!

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Record Breaking June!

We have had a record-breaking month here at Miller Metcalfe, with properties flying off the market in as little as 24 hours!

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How Can a Bathroom Devalue Your Home?

Anything from the bedroom to bathroom ratio, where a bathroom is positioned, and the style of the bathroom can have a significant

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Great News For Homebuyers as Stamp Duty Holiday is Announced

In a bid to give a boost to the property market and mitigate the economic crisis caused by COVID-19, earlier this year

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Summer 2020 Interior Trends to Inspire Your Home Makeovers

We have seen more of our homes in the past couple of months than we have all last year, spending so much

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Property Sales Soar by 137% in North West

After the property market reopened on May 13th there has been a 137% surge in property sales between May 13th and June.

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Is now a good to time Buy & Sell?

With a huge buyer boom after the property market reopened on May 13th, millions of house hunters flocked Rightmove to search for

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How To | Take Care of your Bathroom

Take care of your bathroom and your bathroom will take care of you! With adequate care, all surfaces and components will perform

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How To Feng Shui Your Home

Our home is our sanctuary. With lockdown keeping us indoors, it is more important than ever that our home creates a positive

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How To Be Safe At A Valuation | Coronavirus

Estate agents have been given the green light to resume valuations on properties, bringing a much-needed sigh of relief to home movers

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The Difference Between Hayfever and Coronavirus Symptoms

As the weather is heating up and the pollen count is rising, the number of us starting with hayfever is increasing. The

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How to: Property Videos

Whether you are a beginner or a videography professional, we have put together some basic tips that will help you get the

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Mortgage Rates | COVID-19 Update

The bank of England has cut interest rates again in a further emergency response to the coronavirus pandemic, bringing the base rate

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Staying In Touch | Best Video Call Platforms

Life under the coronavirus lockdown has seen many social lives bought to a halt and families left unable to visit each other.

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How to: Property Photographs

Whether you are a beginner or a photography professional, we have put together some basic tips that will help you get the

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Virtual Valuations

Due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19, we are doing all we can to help stop the spread of this virus. Find out more

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Spring Decluttering Tips from Marie Kondo

Japanese decluttering expert Marie Kondo has 6 basic rules; Commit yourself to tidying up. Imagine your ideal lifestyle. Finish discardin...

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Is Spring the Best Time to Sell Your Home?

There are many myths as to when the best seasonal time to sell is, but it is important to remember that each

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Five Common Mistakes First Time Buyers Should Try To Avoid

Buying a home is one of the most exciting life experiences, however it can be one of the most stressful times of

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How has Brexit impacted the UK so far?

Although the UK will no longer be a part of the EU, it will continue to trade and adhere to rules as

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How to get your Home Ready to Sell

If you are looking to sell your home, there are a few factors to consider. It is vital to remember that not

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The Pointless Home Improvements That Won’t Add Valu...

Many homeowners often assume that extensive upgrades and renovations will add more value to their home. In some cases, improvements may even

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Marie Kondo’s Top Tips For Tidying

Are you thinking of having out a clear-out and starting the new decade a fresh? If so, Marie Kondo is on hand to share her top tips on th...

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Rightmove Records Its Highest Ever January Price Rise

There has been an average asking price rise of 2.3% (+£6,785) over the past 4 weeks, making this the the biggest ever surge reported by R...

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Kitchen Trends 2020 – The Latest Trends and Ideas f...

Are you looking to update your kitchen? Here are a few of our favourite kitchen trends and ideas for the new year...

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5 Ways to be More Sustainable in 2020

New Years’ resolutions are a wonderful way to try out something new in life, taking better care of yourself or even the

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Modern Ways in 2020 to Upgrade Your Home and Add Value

There are always some do’s and don’ts when it comes to increasing the value of your home through refurbishments and upgrades. Here

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How To Get Your House Ready For Viewings

Once the ‘for sale’ sign has been put up it’s only a matter of time before all the anticipated house viewings begin.

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How much value can a conservatory add to your home?

With home improvements becoming increasingly popular over the past few years, millions of homeowners are beginning to see the added value...

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Tips to Improve Your Home Lighting

Lighting usually sets the tone of a home and should never be underestimated – though sadly, it usually is. Good lighting makes

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How to pick the purr-fect flooring when you have a pet

If you're wondering if there are any specific qualities that a pet owner should look for in a floor, consider this your pet-friendly flo...

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Top tips for moving house during the festive period

Moving home is a stressful event in itself, particular partnered up with awful winter weather and the holiday traffic if you've booked in...

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How Does Brexit Affect The Property Market?

Are You Looking For Some Clarity On Brexit? With Brexit once again being pushed back to 2020, and a general election now

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Bonfire and Firework Displays in the North West

Check out a few of the attractions taking place across the North West this November!

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We Are Winners Again! 🎉😁

The time has come again where we receive our amazing awards from All Agents. Our team of Mpeople work extremely hard all year round.

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Miller Metcalfe shortlisted in the Top 10 for The Negotia...

Miller Metcalfe are delighted to be shortlisted in the UK’s Top 10 Estate Agent Employer of the Year in the Negotiator Awards

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Tackling Condensation In The Home

If allowed to enter your home unchecked, dampness can cause untold damage to your property, possessions, and even to your health. Dampness

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9 Hints and Tips on How to Stay Eco-Friendly

Want to live a more eco-conscious life but not sure where to start, or whether your efforts will even make a difference?

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Should you pay your mortgage off early?

New research from financial services firm Hargreaves Lansdown has shown that one in six of us who have purchased a property will

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Our top tips for designing a home office

With businesses offering a greater level of autonomy and flexibility to their workers than ever before, as well as millions who are

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Can improving a home’s exterior boost saleability?

According to research, simply spending a couple of hundred pounds on the ‘kerb appeal’ of your property can significantly mak...

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House prices forecast to increase 1.2% over next three mo...

A new study from reallymoving.com has found that current market conditions are indicating a 1.2% increase in property prices...

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An introduction to joint mortgages

A joint mortgage is a common method for groups of buyers who are looking to share the costs of buying a home.

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How to become a buy-to-let landlord

Bricks and mortar have always been a bolthole for people looking to invest their money in a safe place and, despite recent

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How to sell quickly during summer

With plenty of buyers motivated to move before the winter months set in, summer can be the perfect time to sell your

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On yer’ bike Bolton | The Be Strong Charity

‘Be Strong’ of Bolton ask you to join them on a charity bike ride from London to Paris to support the ‘Be Strong Sanctuary’.

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✨? From Sold to Gold ✨? Multi Award Agent 2018 | All Agents

The 2018 All Agent awards have now been announced. Miller Metcalfe have stole the show, with an outstanding 37 AWARDS, of which 22

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Best in the North West – Our Bolton office is Number 1

olton, with an general average price of £156,813 was cheaper than Heaton, Lostock and Bromley Cross.

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Completion | What happens at completion?

Completion day is the official date you get the keys to your new property. On this day, all of the money officially changes and the prope...

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Contracts | How do I exchange contracts?

The last (legal) stage of your property journey is the exchange of contracts. Once this has started, you cannot pull out (without

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Search | How do I find my dream home?

With the introduction of online property portals such as Rightmove & Zoopla, it has never been easier to search for your dream

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Finances | Can I afford to buy a home?

Can I afford to buy a home? Buying a property is one of the biggest purchases of your life. The first step

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What your moving home timeline should be

Moving house can be a stressful time, especially if you are not organised. Relax, we’ve put together a checklist to help smooth

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Miller Metcalfe launches online selling service

In partnership with SDL Group, we have launched a brand new online service to sell properties with no commission to pay.

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How do I buy a house? | Making an offer

Making an offer You have finally found the property of your dreams, now it’s time to make an offer. To submit an

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Homes Under The Hammer BBC

Miller Metcalfe to be asked by the BBC to value the property in Hindley on Homes Under the Hammer back in October 2017.

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What to expect at a viewing?

Before you view When looking for your new property, it is incredibly important to view a variety of different properties to know

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Why Buy A Home?

Buying your first home can be a tricky decision, it’s an elusive goal in life for most people. When buying your home

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Different Ways To Buy

Help to buy Help to buy gives you a boost when you can only afford a 5% deposit. The scheme isn’t limited

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First Time Buyers

Buying a home for the first time So, you’re thinking of buying for the first time, here are some important questions you

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Want To Sell Your Property Up North? Good News!

Are you looking to sell in the North West of England? Well this is good news for you. Rightmove have produced a

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Moving home? Don’t forget your key contacts!

Moving house and need to change your address? Keep a log of all the contacts you will ever need, making your move

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Moving house and need to change your address?

Are you moving into a new home and can’t remember everyone you have to contact to change your address? If you worry

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Moving home? Check Out Our Survival Checklist…

Are you moving home and not sure where to start? Check out our simple steps to moving home to ensure your day

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Property Professional Photography – Do I need it?

Did you know… Properties with professional photography receive 139% more clicks online compared to similar listings?* When it ...

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Mpeople January GOT PRIDE Awards

Our annual Mpeople Awards went off with a bang on Friday 12th January 2018.

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What Is Conveyancing?

The Legal Process Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring the sellers name on a property to the name of the buyer,

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Tips on Selling Your Home in Spring

Moving house can be stressful, but do you know how to prepare to sell? Selling your home in spring can be a

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Super Hero Day

On Friday 4th May Miller Metcalfe dressed up to support an amazing charity called Cash For Kids in support of The Teenage Cancer Trust.

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Lagan’s Foundation | Miller Metcalfe’s Charity of the Year

We are pleased to announce we have partnered with Lagan’s Foundation, a charity raising money to support families affected by heart defec...

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Estate Agent Awarded Best Marketing Campaign | SDL Auctions

We had the honour of accepting our award at the recent SDL Property: 2018 Conference at St George’s Park in Staffordshire.

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Bolton Ironman Challenge | Macmillan Cancer Support

I completed Ironman UK in Bolton on the 17th July 2017 in a time of 13 hours, 36 minutes and 24 seconds. It was an exciting day...