As the average age of first-time buyers continues to rise - the latest figures suggest this is now 35, so the market is less driven from below, but by a complex combination of personal, local and national factors. Yet even…
The new year encourages many of us to make positive changes in our lives. A popular choice is pledging to do more exercise, while some people might decide to learn a new skill. But if you were one of the…
On behalf of the team here at Lock & Key in Melksham, we would like to be the first to wish you a Happy New Year! Here's Nigel Fitzgerald with his New Year message for you all. Thinking of…
Each year, we like to share the love as much as possible and help bring some Christmas cheer to one lucky winner with a £100 Christmas meat hamper from I.D Newman & Sons Butchers in Melksham. This year, we asked…
If you’re ready to move, you might be wondering whether to put your home on the market now or wait until the spring. Well, although winter may traditionally be a quieter time for home-moving than spring and summer, the market…
We all know we need to provide a deposit for a mortgage but, how much does it actually cost to buy a home and what fees are involved? Read on for our handy guide to the costs associated with buying a home.…
Having been established in Melksham for so many years we sometimes feel we are part of the area almost as much as the properties we sell. We’ve taken great pride in welcoming new homeowners there over the years, and sadly…
Are you thinking about making a change to where you live? If you no longer need all the rooms in your home, you might have decided to downsize into something smaller. Or perhaps it’s the opposite – you need more…
A great agent will be focused on selling your home at the best price, in a timeframe that suits you. If everything goes well, they’ll put the right value on it, market it effectively, then negotiate and progress your sale…
We all know that home improvements often increase the value or saleability of your home, but whilst most improvements enhance a property, they generally stay with it when it is sold. However, there are improvements you can make that will…