Selling and buying advice for Plymouth
Gary's honest answer
Get three things right and most sales go smoothly: know what your home is really worth, gather your paperwork early, and fix the small jobs buyers notice on a viewing.
Everything below is free and written for Plymouth homes, not lifted from a national template.
Free guides
Short, practical PDFs. No email needed.
Preparing your home to sell in Plymouth
Nine ways to get ready for viewings, from kerb appeal and decluttering to gathering paperwork and pricing it right.
Understanding the selling process
The nine steps from first valuation to picking up the keys, in plain English.
Your valuation: what to expect
What I do before, during and after a valuation appointment, and what you get afterwards.
Your first home in Plymouth
Nine steps for first-time buyers, from working out what you can afford to getting the keys.
Quick answers
When do I need an EPC?
It doesn't have to be in hand before you list, but it must be commissioned and completed within 28 days of marketing starting. If yours has expired, it's worth sorting early.
What paperwork should I gather before selling?
Your EPC, boiler and gas safety records, any electrical certificates, planning or building regulations paperwork for work you've had done, and guarantees for things like windows or damp treatment.
Is the highest offer always the best?
Not always. A slightly lower offer from a chain-free buyer with a mortgage agreed can be the stronger choice.
Looking at a specific area? See Plympton, Plymstock or Ivybridge.
Got a question that isn't here?
Ask me. Or start with a free valuation and we'll go from there.