There is no doubt that the last two years have been a seller’s dream, with some houses selling within hours and over the asking price. It is widely reported that this bubble has burst up and down the country. However, Winchester has a proven record of weathering some of the property storms over the years, but to achieve a successful sale in todays market, sellers may want to rethink their selling strategy.

Once upon a time, we were all about hygge – aka the cosy Danish concept that asked us to embrace staying in with flickering candles, cashmere blankets, mugs of tea, and woolly socks.

We’re now embracing another wellbeing trend from Norway, koselig. And, while it’s been dubbed by many as a sort of hygge 2.0, koselig’s emphasis on social interaction means it’s perfect for helping us get through the colder months.

Lily is at the heart of the Dybles family so we are thrilled to announce that she has been promoted to a new role - Lettings Director.

Every buyer has a wish list of what they want from their new home, and understanding buyers is important if you are looking to sell your home in Winchester. As the autumn nights draw in, your mind is no doubt focused on your interior rather than your exterior, but there is one feature that is dominating property listings, thus showing the demand from buyers. Post-pandemic is all about garden offices, and we can completely understand why.

When you are selling your home - buyers really wish to be inspired by what they see. By staging your home, you are creating the canvas buyers need to be able to see its potential as their home. Cluttered and tired spaces just won’t make the cut; buyers expect more, and if you want to achieve the highest possible price, you need to make sure that every room in your home sells. If you’re selling your home, you should ask yourself – Is your bathroom making a splash?

Soaring energy bills are something that none of us can ignore at the moment; the cost of living crisis is expect to worsen this winter, with industry experts warning that the typical bill could exceed £3,600. With this in mind, it’s no wonder that many homeowners in Winchester are looking at ways to make their home greener and more energy efficient.

Our summer wardrobe is out, and our slightly rouge tones will suggest that we have been enjoying the beautiful weather we have been having. You will often seeing us dashing from one appointment to another and we have loved meeting so many wonderful local people…

The decision to sell your home can be for a variety of reasons. Often there can be financial and emotional factors behind such a move yet you may still be unsure whether to take the leap. How do you know if the time is right? Here are five common signs that it’s time to sell your home.

Join us on Saturday 25th June at the annual Summer Fete at St Peter’s School.

The viewing is where the magic happens, the time where potential buyers, who have bottled up their hopes and dreams, get to experience the reality of your home. No doubt, they will have devoured the photographs, been addicted to the video and scrutinised the floor plan, which is why your property has made their cut of possibles. Therefore, you don’t want to dampen their enthusiasm at the first hurdle, which is why we have put together our top tips on how to prepare your home for a viewing.

We are extremely proud to share that Dybles have won gold at the 2022 British Property Awards. Our team work tirelessly to make sure that our clients have an easy, stress free experience after choosing us to sell and let their home - our hard work being recognised with this award is a huge honour.

Summer is quickly approaching, and we long for those fine days where we can enjoy spending time outdoors and enjoying our gardens again. Gardens have a huge role to play when selling your home. The space you have at the front of your home is responsible for that all important first impression and your main garden is effectively another room in your home. As we start to spend more time in our outdoor spaces, how can your garden add value and help sell your Winchester home?

Moving home is full of highs and lows and just when you think you are coming to the end, you have one of the most of the stressful stages to come, the big move! There are ways that you can minimise the mayhem, add some calm and take some of the stress out of moving day. Here is our advice on how to cope with the stages of moving home in Winchester.

The season of bank holiday weekends is upon us, which for many of us means a chance to do some DIY and upgrade our home. You want to ensure any changes you make create a better environment for your family but also add value to your home should you decide to sell in the future.