When it comes to selling your home, numbers matter — but not the ones you might expect. Instruction levels can be misleading. What really counts is how many homes reach sale agreed, and how consistently an agent delivers results.

With ongoing reforms and rising compliance demands across the UK, managing a rental property alone is becoming increasingly complex. Here’s why professional management now matters more than ever.

Every year we hear the same advice: “Launch on Boxing Day – that’s when everyone’s online.” While it sounds sensible, it rarely works in a seller’s favour. In reality, timing is just as important as price and presentation, and a Boxing Day launch often costs you momentum rather than creating it.

As Christmas approaches, we wanted to say thank you for choosing Holden Estate Agents this year. We’re really grateful for the trust you’ve placed in us and wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.