Dec 7, 2021 | David Cosby Estate Agents
In recent years, knocking down walls to create open-plan living spaces has become incredibly popular. Celebrity TV estate agents often recommend “opening up” old houses for modern living, or “knocking through” to create open-plan...
Sep 29, 2021 | Building Pathology, David Cosby Estate Agents
All Creatures Great and Small Living in the countryside has its charms, but it also comes with its share of pests. While we may tolerate the occasional bat or spider, wood boring beetles are a different story. Left to their own devices, they can cause extensive damage...
Sep 12, 2021 | David Cosby Estate Agents
Why Choose an RICS Estate Agent? The RICS promotes and enforces the highest professional qualifications and standards in Estate Agency. Estate Agents are not required to be members of the RICS; indeed, many Estate Agents would prefer not to have the added complication...
Aug 27, 2021 | David Cosby Estate Agents
What are referral fees? Referral fees are sometimes paid by solicitors and surveyors to estate agents. An estate agent is usually the first point of contact in a house sale. They have a unique position in being able to recommend the services of professionals, such as...
Aug 8, 2021 | David Cosby Estate Agents
Shared ownership (Help-to-Buy) Background Shared Ownership is also known as Help-to-Buy. It is a scheme that is backed by the government to provide affordable housing for those who cannot afford a full mortgage. Under the scheme a purchaser can buy a ‘share’ of a...
Aug 3, 2021 | David Cosby Estate Agents
Olympian Reviews Wow, what a year we have had at David Cosby Estate Agents. With 5* Google reviews across the board, we feel like we are standing on the top of the podium with our own Olympic Gold medals! Thank you so much to our lovely clients and purchasers for...