First of all, we would like to wish our sellers, buyers, landlords and tenants the very best for 2022! We hope you all thoroughly enjoyed the festive period and are feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the year ahead. As for our team here at Coleman Estates, the liveliness of 2021 has continued and we have already started the new year off on an unusually busy foot. Read on to find out how the property...

Must visit places in Shropshire We know we might be biased, but there’s no denying that Shropshire is one of the most beautiful counties around. From the rolling Shropshire Hills and heritage sites to fantastic eateries and theatres, there’s something exciting to discover at every turn.  If you’re thinking of moving to the area, read on to find out about our 5 favourite...

When looking at new builds, one of the key drawbacks we often hear from buyers is that they lack personality. However, after decades of matching people with the right homes, we can confidently say that this isn’t true. If you buy off-plan, then you can have some say in your choice of finishing touches and potentially even the layout. Even if you buy after the property is built, then everything inside is...

Every industry has its myths, and real estate is no exception. From “Renting is a waste of money!” to “Do I really need an estate agent?”, we have heard it all! This causes a lot of confusion for both buyers and sellers about what their next steps should be. Avoid this confusion with our property industry guide, which seeks to clarify some of the facts around the property...

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas for 2021 and the very best for the New Year!   Here at Coleman Estates, we are fully aware that our success would be nothing without the customers who put their faith in our team members. That’s why we would first of all like to take this opportunity to thank you for trusting us with your properties, as well as our landlords and tenants for their...

Over the past year, we have increasingly found ourselves dealing with a seller’s market. By the end of 2020, the average house price in the UK had increased by 8.5% compared to the previous year, and it didn’t stop there. June saw us enter the busiest-ever housing market for sellers and buyers, followed by October reaching record-high asking prices. Now November has seen prices start to dip, let’s...

One of the most common questions we get asked by homeowners is when would be the best time to sell. Timing can have a big impact on the speed of your sale and the price you achieve, but first and foremost, selling a property all depends on your personal situation and what the ‘best’ means to you. If you need to move for reasons like work or divorce, then the best time is now.  It's also important...

When selling or renting your property, your estate agent is the one who will handle most of the work for you. They will coordinate everything from viewings and offers to paperwork, timings and key collection, which makes them essential to a smooth transaction. But how do you know if an estate agent is the right one for the job? Read on to find out 5 of the most important qualities that make for a great...

  The best practices to follow when moving house  For most people, dealing with property isn’t something you do on a daily basis, and yet selling up and moving home is potentially one of the biggest decisions you can make. This means that no matter how far up the property ladder you might be, selling or buying a house can be a daunting process.  But Coleman Estates are here to...

Tackling the top cleaning challenges of selling a home When putting your property on the market, cleaning is one of the most important steps and can have a big impact on the speed and price of your sale. This is because marketing a property is all about selling a potential lifestyle, which means you want to make it as appealing as possible. Taking the time to clean from top to bottom is one of...