News and Updates

With headlines in the news about stagnating house prices and rising mortgage rates, May has been a challenging month, with the cost-of-living crisis still biting homeowners. However, it’s not all doom and gloom! Owning a home is still beneficial, offering long-term living and financial stability. Big News! Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that we’re heading to the...

Finding the house of your dreams in Wilmslow & Alderley Edge is exciting and your next step is to secure the property as soon as possible. But buying a new home can be a complex process, particularly when it comes to understanding the conveyancing procedure. Here at Michael J Chapman Estate Agents we always endeavour to ensure your sale and purchase runs smoothly, with no surprises along...

It’s Often Best To List Your Property For Sale Before You Find A New Home The team here at Michael J Chapman Estate Agents is often asked whether sellers in Wilmslow & Alderley Edge should find a property to buy before listing their home for sale on the property market. With this in mind, here is our expert advice. In our experience, you should list your property for sale...

As we reach the end of the second month of the year, the UK property market seems to be settling into a positive pattern, with buyer confidence continuing to rise and mortgage rates coming down. A recent Dataloft Poll of Subscribers found that 85% of surveyed estate agents noticed an improvement in buyer confidence over the last three months, while the consumer confidence level has reached...

Let's face it, nobody wants a romantic meal for two punctuated with the sound of a dripping tap as background music or retiring to the bedroom only to be met with piles of laundry and lighting that is far from atmospheric! There’s still time to show your home some love and fix all those niggly little issues so that you can relax and enjoy a chilled few hours at home with your loved ones....