Every home has a front door-the way in and out. It's one of the first things visitors see. As they ring the doorbell or drive past, it's the first glimpse of what may be discovered inside and what secrets will be revealed as the door opens.

It's not until the final stages that everything pulls together when refurbishing a property.

Are you frustrated by all the jargon out there when it comes to mortgages? Are you keen to move but don’t know how much you can borrow?

Register for our 'Heads Up Property Alerts' and you could be the first through the door to view your dream home in St Ives while everyone else is waiting for it to appear on Rightmove!

When you're buying a house there are some things that just slip by you as you concentrate on all the things you have to do. It can be easy to miss some of the practical things that will help you make the right decision for you.

Never miss out again by using our 'Heads Up Property Alerts'

Booked your Market Appraisal with Giggs and McGrath? Want to know how we determine the right valuation and pricing strategy that suits you and your goals?

At Giggs and McGrath, we know that working in the property industry is a privilege and a responsibility. Every day we come across stories where we have changed people’s lives and become someone’s hero (even if it is for only five minutes)!

Once you’ve made the decision to buy, you need to start thinking about selling your current house so it puts you in a stronger position to have an offer accepted on your next dream home.

What’s stopping you from putting your house on the market in St Ives?

How to make your St Ives home as saleable as possible by spending as little as possible

We often have lofty ideals for our properties when they are on sale, how much it will sell for and how quickly it will sell, and while this is not such a bad thing, it may not pan out as we hoped.