We are pleased to announce that our Poynton Office is now open!

Please pop in and meet our friendly team or call us on 01625 448 001.

We already have properties for sale so have a look in our window or visit: Properties For Sale in Poynton

Last year we raised an amazing £235 for Macmillan Cancer Support, this year we are looking to beat this by hosting another cake sale this year!

Join us at our Marple branch on Saturday 30th September between 10am and 3pm!

Please call into our office and buy some yummy cakes for you and your family to enjoy, whilst raising much needed funds for Macmillan!

We hope to see you there! 🙂

After a successful 3 years at our little Hazel Grove branch helping many people move house, we have now moved ourselves to larger premises in a more prominent location right in the heart of Hazel Grove.

Please call in and see our AWARD WINNING TEAM today to discuss all your property needs.

We are now located at 128 London Road, Hazel Grove, SK7 4DJ.

We all know that summer holidays are approaching and that it is usually a time when selling your house is far from your mind and entertaining the children takes the lead.

Some sellers feel that if they have ‘missed’ the spring market, they should wait until September before selling their property; but there are solid reasons for marketing your home during the summer.

1. Your house will look its very best. The bright days and long evenings mean that your accommodation will look light and airy, and any views from the house will be accentuated. Your garden will be in full bloom and adds real value to the purchasor’s perception of your home – they won’t just be looking at rooms! If it is a family house, children’s slide/swings etc can only make the house feel more like a home – a real bonus for the family buyer.
2. Longer, lighter, evenings also mean that the opportunity for positive viewings is extended, especially as partners can view together.
3. Serious buyers do not let holiday time get in their way and are sometimes frustrated by the reduction in choice, as other sellers withdraw their homes. Those with children may be under some pressure to secure a property before the new school year and, as a result, they may be prepared to pay a high price in return for a swift purchase.
4. September is also a popular time for those moving jobs. They will certainly be hoping to move in towards the end of the summer so they can get the move out of the way before putting all their energies into their new position.

So, if you are considering the possibility of selling, or know someone else who is, why not help us supply the demand that we are experiencing this summer by contacting us today!

Marple – 0161 914 7260

Hazel Grove & Poynton – 0161 300 7144

Research from Rightmove reveals that average house prices in the UK have reached a record high – This is good news for sellers.

Despite ongoing uncertainty over Brexit and the general election, house prices in the UK continue to rise.

The latest index from property website Rightmove shows that average asking prices for UK homes hit a record high in the last month, increasing by 1.2% in the four weeks to 13 May 2017 to reach a new peak of £317,281.

Driving these price rises are families with children under the age of 11, who were twice as likely as the average person to be moving home between April and May, eager to find larger properties in the catchment areas of good or outstanding schools. As a result, asking prices for typical family homes – with three or four bedrooms, but not detached – increased by 5.4% year-on-year in the last month. They now stand at £270,953.

This suggests that families are the most willing to brush aside election and Brexit uncertainty and take decisive action regardless. The shorter nature of the election campaign, the resilience of house prices and the positive way in which the property market dealt with the EU referendum in 2016 and the previous general election in 2015 have all helped to keep consumer confidence high, with high demand further reflecting this.

Part of the reason why families with young children may be more willing to act than most is a greater need to move – either because a house is too small for a family’s needs, because they need to be closer to the school their child is attending or because they want to move into a school’s catchment area before the start of the new academic term in September. While people are nowadays willing to commute further to drop kids off, this isn’t an ideal scenario and parents would prefer it if the school commute is kept to a minimum.

The pressure to move, whether for a bigger abode or proximity to a high-performing school, is outweighing any Brexit or election worries and is therefore keeping demand high in the family homes market.

The latest rise in average prices was nothing new, either. Overall average asking prices have now risen for five successive months, with a price increase of 1.1% between March and April and up again between April and May.

Rightmove’s latest findings are, of course, good news for sellers who will be eager to secure the asking price or above for their property. With demand high and average prices rising, you should feel confident about getting the best possible price for your home. If you are targeting your home towards families with young children, the findings above will be even great cause for cheer.

Call our offices now for a free no obligation valuation or visit here

Marple – 0161 914 7620

Hazel Grove & Poynton – 0161 300 7144

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED

Due to the success and support we have had for our Marple and Hazel Grove offices we are pleased to announce we are opening our next office in Park Lane, Poynton! With our teams fantastic local knowledge in this area we are very excited!

Contact our proactive teams if you’re looking to move!

Click here to book a valuation now

Marple – 0161 914 7620

Hazel Grove – 0161 300 7144

Poynton – Coming Soon!

How do you keep your property safe whilst you are away enjoying the sun?

The last thing you want to do is worry about security and safety, so with our simple tips, you can enjoy your holiday and relax!

1. Never post on social media that you are on holiday, its surprising how many people can see posts without your realising it.
2. Even if you want to have a quick get away in the morning, don’t pack your luggage into your car the night before, leave it in the hallway instead
3. Invest in some timers for your lights, install them in the bedroom and rooms to the front of the property, where it looks more like someone is at home.
4. Keep your tools under lock and key, and if you have a ladder stored in your garden, make sure it is securely shackled to avoid it being used as an aide to a potential criminals
5. Never put your full home address on your luggage labels, you never know who is looking……
6. Ask your agent to visit the property whilst you are away to keep and eye on things, and to tidy away accumulating post which is a giveaway that a house is unoccupied….this is all part of the first class service with Lawler & Co!
7. Finally – take advantage of a little known Police service. Phone 101 and ask to register your property as unoccupied for a period of time, and they will take your details and a contact number of a friend or relative should an incident occur whilst you are away.

Winter is normally a quiet time in the garden but it won’t be long before spring arrives and you’ll be caught up in the frenzy of seed-sowing, growing, and nurturing your garden as it comes to life! Getting your garden in order early will help make the spring a little less hectic.

1. Order summer flowering bulbs and seeds – most online retailers will have these in stock now, so order early to avoid them selling out
2. Clear up flower beds and borders – cut back the old growth and weed out any unwanted debris or leaves.
3. Hunt down garden pests now – Pests which hibernate in the crowns of your perennial plants need to be eliminated now before they bounce back to life as the weather warms up.
4. Install water butts – Not only is it better for the environment to use rainwater, but ericaceous plants such as Camellias prefer it as tap water can be too alkaline.
5. Move deciduous shrubs now – badly placed shrubs should be moved now whilst they are dormant. Dig around them to ensure you protect the roots.
6. Fix fences, gates and trellis – whilst the growth in the garden is low, you can access fence panels to ensure they are fully protected
7. Get your garden furniture out of storage – if you have wooden furniture, now is a good time to oil it, and wash down any residue from last year
8. Pray that the sun shines!!!!

To celebrate our 3rd year anniversary in Marple and our continued success in Hazel Grove there is a chance to win £500 John Lewis vouchers or £200 for the runner up!!!

All new property instructions taken up to the 30th June 2017 will be entered into our prize draw.

Winner and runner up to be announced LIVE on Facebook on the 1st July 2017.

Call today for your FREE no obligation valuation.

Marple – 0161 914 7620 Hazel Grove – 0161 300 7144