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Why 3,656 Hayes Homeowners Tried to Move Since Covid… Yet never did. Here is why.

3,656 Hayes homeowners have tried to move since Covid… yet never did. Most started full of hope, but months later their homes sat unsold, victims of one thing: overvaluing. If you want to move, price for the market, not your dreams. The data proves it every time. Read the article here

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes

Why do 1 in 13.2 Hayes Home Sellers End up Reducing Their Asking Price?

Many Hayes homeowners begin with high hopes, only to find themselves cutting their price a few weeks later. With almost double the number of homes now on the market compared to 2022, getting your price right from the start has never mattered more. If you are thinking of selling in 2026, this piece explains exactly why smart pricing makes all the difference in today’s Hayes property market.

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes

Hayes First-Time Buyers: It’s Tough, But Not as Tough as You Think

Hayes first time buyers. The newspaper headlines say it has never been tougher to get on the housing ladder, yet the numbers tell a different story. Yes, it is tough, but not as tough as you think

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes

Buying a Home in Hayes Feels Risky. Waiting is even riskier.

Hayes Home Buyers: The True Cost of Waiting Buying a home in Hayes can feel risky, but waiting is often far more expensive. We’ve done the hard work and looked at the past five years, comparing the pounds lost through renting versus the equity gained by buying in Hayes. The results speak for themselves … waiting costs you more than you think.

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes

Hayes’ Property Saleability Secret: The Numbers Every Hayes Homeowner Must See

Hayes Property Saleability Secret: Why Some Hayes Homes Sell and Others Don’t. In Hayes, some homes sell quickly while others never quite get going. It is rarely down to luck, but to decisions about pricing and how the property is presented. The outcome often comes down to strategy, not chance.

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes

Hayes Property Market Is it a buyers’ or sellers’ market?

Whether you are buying, selling, or simply curious about where the Hayes property market is heading, click the link to find out what type of property market we are in and see what it means for you

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes

Extend or Move in Hayes in 2025? A step-by-step guide for Hayes homeowners

Hayes Homeowners - Should you extend or move? In the last 5 years the price of building materials and labour has climbed sharply, making extensions costlier than many Hayes homeowners realise. What once seemed the straightforward answer to more space now needs a fresh look, as moving can sometimes make more sense. A step-by-step guide with local costings and house price achieved per square foot has been put together to help Hayes families weigh up both options.

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes

Why are so many Hayes homes bought during the pandemic returning to the market?

Many Hayes homeowners who bought just after the pandemic in 2020 and 2021 are already putting their properties back on the market. Why is this happening? Read the article to find out how many Hayes homeowners are moving and what it means for you if you are thinking of selling or buying in Hayes.

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes

Why Hayes Homeowners Need to Pay Attention to This Pricing Gap

Thinking of selling your Hayes home? Read this first. Higher priced executive homes in Hayes have a lower chance of selling, than their less expensive starter and smaller family homes. Find out why this is and what Hayes homeowners can do about it.

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes

Hayes's Semi-Detached Houses Rise by 584% in 30 Years

Did you know the humble Hayes semi-detached house has risen in price by 584% in the last 30 years? Find out how that compares to detached, terraced town houses and apartments in Hayes and what this means for your next move and how to use it to your advantage.

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes