Movin’... with the times MM: Is Tepilo.com just for people looking to sell their home? SB: No, it’s a good resource for those people who just need advice on HIPs and energy performance certificates (EPCs) too, for example. The site is very customer driven – very simple and easy to use. In fact, it’s a beautifully built website – I didn’t make it myself so I can say that! It really is a public service though, with no flashing advertising or anything like that.
As long as you can pay the mortgage , it doesn’t matter how much your house is worth MM: When does the site launch? SB: Sellers have already started uploading their properties since Monday 15 June, but the site doesn’t officially go live until Thursday 9 July.
example, some people would still rather deal with the sale of their property themselves if they have the time and inclination. So through Tepilo.com we decided to offer advice on presenting your property, making sure sellers meet legal requirements, and I’m also going to visit properties myself to help sellers who are struggling to get viewers through the door. We’ll also be providing links to solicitors for the legal side of selling a property, to signage companies for the ‘for sale’ boards, as well as to providers of home information packs (HIPs).
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If you’d like to find out more about Sarah Beeny’s latest property venture on the web, visit www.tepilo.com
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Would you like to ask Sarah a question?
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On Thursday 9 July at 1pm, Sarah will be doing a live webchat. Simply visit our website, www.movinmagazine.com on the day where you’ll be able to ask Sarah that all-important property question, and receive a personal response from the country’s leading property developer.
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Sarah's Top Tips Buy at the right price Pay too much in the beginning and you’ll be playing catch up from the word “Go”. Work out a realistic budget Don’t forget the costs of buying and selling and make sure you have a contigency fund for emergencies. Set a realistic schedule Rome wasn’t built in a day! There’s an order to renovations – make sure you’ve got an action plan. Don’t overestimate the resale price The value of a property is determined by what a buyer is willing to pay – not what you’ve spent on it! Design well Simple, classic design works every time. Completion means perfection Buyers won’t pay top dollar for a property when the basics aren’t done right. Strike a balance More bedrooms doesn’t mean more profit. Get a good balance of bedrooms to bathrooms to reception rooms. Know your figures There’s no point having a budget unless you stick to it!
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