Selling your home can feel like a daunting process, but with some careful preparation, you can give yourself the best possible chance of attracting the right buyer and achieving a smooth, successful sale. From creating the right first impression to dealing with those little jobs you’ve been meaning to do for years, here’s how to get your home market-ready.

Even if you’ve found your new dream home, the whole experience can still be stressful, especially when you’re moving home with children. The process of moving with children doesn’t need to be a nightmare for the whole family and Alan Cooper has plenty of tips you can use to help the move go as smoothly as possible.

The second half of 2025 is here, and the housing market is still full of energy - and a few surprises. While the outlook for the rest of the year is cautiously positive, it’s not without its sticking points. Whether you're buying, selling, letting, or renting, here’s what you need to know about how the market is shaping up this July.

We are delighted to announce that Alan Cooper Estates has been appointed as the support agent for Davidsons Homes' prestigious new Sunloch Meadows development in Burbage. This collaboration brings a collection of high-quality new build properties to the market.

When you start browsing homes, it’s easy to get lost in the sea of opportunity. It’s even easier to get swept up in the moment and end up making bad choices! Taking time to decide what you want in a Nuneaton property before you start viewing can help you quickly find the right place.

Moving home isn’t just about the sale price. From legal fees to removals, there are plenty of extra costs to budget for. This guide covers the most commonly overlooked expenses so you can plan with confidence and avoid last-minute surprises. All costs in this guide are just an average and will vary depending on the complexity of the transaction and even where you live in the country so remember to ask for detailed costings.

Downsizing can be a smart move at the right time—but how do you know when that is? This guide highlights common signs that it might be time to consider a smaller home and the benefits it can bring.

Summer viewings bring out the best in properties—but they also heighten buyer expectations. Find out what stands out most to viewers during the warmer months and how you can make your home shine when it matters most.

Property valuations mark the start of your home-selling journey. Discover how to prepare your home, present it effectively, and ask the right questions to maximise your property’s market value.

Here at Alan Cooper Estate Agents, we are excited to offer 360° virtual tours for all homes coming onto the market. In this article, we will describe the advantages of 360° virtual tours for both sellers and buyers.

It’s one of the busiest times of the year in the UK housing market, and this time, the news is looking better than many expected. There’s a renewed sense of movement from both buyers and lenders. If you’re thinking of moving, selling, or just keeping tabs on what’s going on, now’s a good time to get clear on the facts.

If you’re purchasing a property in Nuneaton, you’ll almost certainly have received a recommendation to carry out a survey on your desired new home. However, if you’re a first-time buyer, (or even if you haven’t purchased a home for some time), you may find the various survey options confusing. Here's a guide to the different survey options.