My South Wales Property Blog

Dream big: some of the best locations to live in Wales

19th September 2017

If you’re looking to buy property in Wales, you’ll be spoilt for choice. As an incredibly diverse country with a fascinating history, Wales encompasses everything from beautiful wildlife reserves to bustling city life. Whether you’re looking to live by a Roman amphitheater or in the middle of the city center, Wales can provide you with […]

Who wants to buy a South Wales beach?

05th September 2017

If it is one thing Wales has in abundance, it is beautiful homes, historic landmarks, and enviable open spaces. But how would you like to be the proud owner of one of the best views the country has to offer? The gorgeous 2.2 acre Saundersfoot beach in Pembrokeshire was put on the market this summer, […]

Five ways to utilise your new home’s money-making potential

24th August 2017

If you’ve just bought a property in Wales, congratulations! It’s said that buying a home is up there with the most stressful things that a person will do in their lifetime. With so many people in South Wales looking to sell a house quickly, there is not a lot of people buying property in Wales […]

Welsh property is the only one on the up

28th July 2017

You might be forgiven for thinking that house prices are at a record high and that if you’re not already on the property ladder, you may never get your chance. You might be looking to buy your first house now or even sell your house fast. However, research from house price experts Zoopla shows that […]

Top tips for selling your property in Wales

12th July 2017

So you’re thinking of selling your house or flat in Wales? If so, you’ll no doubt want it to sell quickly, smoothly and for the best price in order for you to make the next move on the property ladder. The Welsh property market is on the up There are some key things you can […]

10 top questions to ask when buying a home

30th June 2017

We all know that buying a home is probably the most expensive single purchase we will ever make, which leaves us scratching our heads at the fact that on average, we spend around 30 minutes viewing the house before deciding to buy it. People spend longer choosing holidays or cars than they do inspecting a […]

3 quick exterior tips that could add value to your home!

01st June 2017

When it comes to selling your home you already know that first impressions really do matter. Word is that the average would-be buyer takes less than ten seconds to decide if a property is for them, so making a positive initial impact is absolutely essential if you don’t want to be fighting an uphill battle […]

5 ways to save money when buying a property

25th May 2017

Buying a house, whether for yourself or as an investment, can be an expensive and stressful process full of a number of different loopholes and hurdles. However, it doesn’t always have to be this way and often there are little hacks you can introduce to the process to help save you money when buying a […]

Odd ways the price of your home could be affected

09th May 2017

We all know that location plays a key role in determining just how much you’ll be able to sell your property for, but what about other aspects that can have a huge impact on your valuation? From messy children to the lack of a decent pub down the road, we’ve had a closer look at […]

Online Estate Agents Vs Property Cash Buyers

26th April 2017

One offers a fast, direct and hassle-free method of selling a property, the other can be a more drawn out process, but with potential savings at the end of it. So, which is the best way to sell a house: through an online estate agent or a property cash buyer? Let’s look at the pros […]

Will Brexit affect my house sale?

10th April 2017

In the last few weeks, Google has recorded a huge number of searches on the term “How will Brexit affect…….?” High on the list of topics attached to this question is the repercussions for property prices and mortgages. So now Article 50 has been triggered, how will Brexit affect your plans to upgrade to a […]

House selling stress and why mock biscuit-baking “sucks”

28th March 2017

Come the day when you need to downsize, upgrade or move locations, then you are faced with one of life’s most stressful adventures – selling your property. Research has shown that almost two-thirds of people in the UK (who have moved recently) put it at the top of their stress league table, meaning it beats […]

Why Mark King Offers an alternative, unique and up to date route to sell your house fast in 2018

04th January 2017

In 2018 the conventional routes of selling a home are a little outdated. Traditional estate agents methods are under scrutiny and with high fees, legal complications and lengthy market time, it’s easy to understand why we are seeing an increase in alternative options to selling our homes. The market is questionable and it isn’t just […]

Your route to a fast house sale in Cardiff

30th November 2016

These days, there are plenty of reasons that you might have to look for a quick house sale and it goes without saying that the traditional routes can be time-consuming and stressful. If you’re thinking ‘I need to sell my house fast’, and you live in Cardiff or the South Wales area, then we can […]

Is a simple house sale possible?

11th November 2016

The process of bringing a property to market is rarely a quick one. What’s more, at the end of it, the seller is not guaranteed to get a sale, let alone a fast house sale. When you add in the stress of viewings, the hassle of inspections, the pressure of contract negotiation and the various added expenses […]

5 main reasons why house sales fall through 2016

24th October 2016

If you are looking to sell your home quickly, securely and free from concerns about sale completion, a cash sale could be for you. Data released earlier this year demonstrated that one in four house sales fell through in 2015. This could be for a variety of reasons, but most of these can be solved […]

Why choose the quick house sale route – 5 Top Reasons

05th October 2016

There are a number of reasons as to why you may be considering how to sell a house fast. The one that is most obvious (even from the title of this blog post) is speed. Choosing to deal with a property cash buyer will normally provide you with the best solution, which will ultimately result […]

Are low interest rates good for a quick house sale?

16th September 2016

On the face of it, news that interest rates in the UK are now at their lowest level since the founding of the Bank of England in 1694 is quite depressing, especially for those intending to save money. But in the world of investment, some are effected positively, and some are effected negatively, and as […]

With property prices stalling, a quick cash sale could be right for you

04th September 2016

Consumer confidence has fallen sharply in the property market after Brexit, according to the Daily Mail The ING international survey on homes and mortgages found that one-quarter of homeowners expect prices to fall in the next 12 months, while less than half were optimistic about the value of their property increasing by summer 2017. Additionally, […]

6 outstanding reasons to sell your house to a cash buyer

17th August 2016

Long recognised as one of life’s most stressful processes, moving house has earned this reputation mostly through the pain involved in selling. You’ve probably been through it yourself or at least know somebody who has: house buyers change their mind. Issues crop up on the survey meaning that lenders or buyers decide to back out. […]

Landlords looking to sell houses fast following the Brexit

11th August 2016

Hi Guys, My name is Mark King, I’m a Cardiff based property buyer. Just wanted to catch up on what is happening in the South Wales Market at the moment. We are getting a lot of calls from landlords and investors that are looking to sell on at the moment. A lot of people are […]

How to sell a house in a changed South Wales Property Market

27th July 2016

My name is Mark King and I am a Cardiff-based property buyer. I buy properties throughout the South Wales region. I’ve been in the business over 20 years and have bought over 700 properties in that time. How to sell a property following the recent Brexit. Part of my short series on Brexit, I want […]

How the Brexit is affecting the property market

17th July 2016

My name is Mark King and I am a Cardiff-based property buyer. I buy properties throughout the South Wales region. I’ve been in the business over 20 years and have bought over 700 properties in that time. Brexit and how it is affecting the property market The word on everyone’s lips in the industry at […]

How has Brexit affected the future of the UK property market?

13th July 2016

Since the UK voted to leave the EU in June’s referendum, politicians, economists, financial bodies and us property experts have all been overrun with conflicting messages about how Brexit will impact the UK property market. Even prior to the vote Chancellor George Osborne warned that a vote to leave could impact housing prices, Prime Minister […]

How Much Is My House Worth?

16th June 2016

Do you ever ask yourself “How much is my house worth?” Do you find yourself asking “How much is my house worth”? Are you considering moving house? Upsizing or Downsizing? Or perhaps you are doing a bit of renovation work this springtime? From double-glazing to outdoor space, all these things will play a significant part […]