Nice name you got there!

  • By Dan Green, Home Selling Expert Founder
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I'm a property expert that still remembers the days when having broadband was a selling point! My articles cover issues that homesellers face in the UK and answer the questions we're all asking. I've bought and sold properties and helped others do the same, so my writing comes from years of experience.

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Does your property have a name? Most residential properties in the UK are simply a number on a street but did you know that by giving your home a name you could be adding thousands of pounds in value, plus making it more desirable on the open market.

 

The great news is giving your home one is fairly easy and can cost as low as £40. To do so, you must contact your local council to inform them of your proposed name change. They will contact the Royal Mail who also must approve the change. As long as your name isn’t deemed offensive or is similar to other properties in the area then you are likely to be approved! You then simply send of your certificate to all the relevant parties like the land registry and your council planning department.

 

As with all cases of a change of address you must inform anyone you receive regular post from of the new name. This will avoid any issues in non-receival of post and correspondence.

 

So, what should you change it to?  Well that is entirely down to you. You could be inspired by the local area or have something sentimental in mind. Whatever it is make sure you think long and hard before changing it. There would be nothing worse than having regrets afterwards.

 

We have some favourites, purely for the chuckle they gave us:

 

  • Wetwang House
  • Bushygap Cottage
  • Windy Bottom

 

If you end up changing the name of your home, we would love to hear what you changed it too! Let us know know on social media or by dropping us a line, and if you need any help or advice on selling your home please contact us on 0800 068 4015 or click HERE for you free no-obligation valuation.

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By Dan Green, Home Selling Expert Founder

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By Dan Green, Home Selling Expert Founder

I'm a property expert that still remembers the days when having broadband was a selling point! My articles cover issues that homesellers face in the UK and answer the questions we're all asking. I've bought and sold properties and helped others do the same, so my writing comes from years of experience.

Read Full Bio >

Success rate when selling
through estate agents

Selling to house-buying company

  • Formal offer within 24-48 hours
  • Complete in as little as 14 days
  • No contracts - change your mind if you aren’t happy
  • No viewings or chains
  • Sell your house as-is
  • Sell for approx 80-85% market value
  • Some disreputable companies

Selling with Estate Agent

  • Wait for viewings and offers
  • Delays with solicitors
  • Lengthy contracts - can’t withdraw
  • Viewings at inconvenient times, many will be in chain
  • House should be at its best to impress viewers
  • Get the highest price possible
  • Estate agents are tightly regulated

On average, you should expect to sell for 85-90% of you property’s full value when selling by auction.

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