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Neil's Top Tips for Investing in Skelmersdale Property
What’s your priority? Knowing what you want from your property investment is essential, as this will have an influence over what kind of...
Feb 20, 20213 min read


10 Frequently Asked Questions When Selling Your Home in Skelmersdale!
If you are looking to sell your house in Skelmersdale, you may very well be feeling a little overwhelmed, and who can blame you? It is a...
Feb 15, 20214 min read


The Conveyancing Process Explained
Selling a property can be a very confusing and lengthy process but having a good solicitor or conveyancer will help it to run as smoothly...
Feb 15, 20213 min read


Stamp Duty - Suspended further or axed altogether?
If there’s one thing we know about the pandemic AND the property market, it’s that they are nothing without a good old rumour. And the...
Jan 19, 20211 min read


What happens if Skelmersdale house prices go down?
Particularly due to the lockdown, some potential buyers telling me they are concerned that house prices in Skelmersdale are going to...
Jan 15, 20212 min read


What impact will the latest lockdown have on Skelmersdale house prices?
I've been asked on a few occasions now for my opinion on what the impact the latest lockdown will have on #Skelmersdale house prices....
Jan 15, 20212 min read


4 ways to improve your credit score
There’s never been more of a need to look after your credit score. Years ago, banks made “common sense” lending decisions based on your...
Aug 6, 20202 min read


4 ways to save energy - and money - in your home
You could cut down on your household bills if you made some tiny changes in order to reduce the amount of gas and electricity you use...
Aug 5, 20201 min read


4 habits of a tidy homeowner
A tidy home is a tidy mind. Here are four daily tasks that’ll make a huge difference to your home life: Make the Bed as Soon as You Get...
Jul 11, 20201 min read


Lettings - A "Belt & Braces" service.
In this video, Neil explains what Belt & Braces mean, and if you're a landlord, how it will benefit you. #lettings #skelmersdale...
Jul 7, 20201 min read


The other "Gaz" word
You've heard of Gazumping... but what's Gazundering?
Feb 6, 20201 min read


Gazumping Explained
A slightly more serious tone to this video, dealing with the subject of Gazumping, how you can try and avoid it, and how to deal with it
Feb 6, 20201 min read


As a vendor, can you advertise your home on rightmove directly?
I often get asked if vendors can directly advertise their properties on Rightmove. Here's my take on that subject
Feb 6, 20201 min read


Unfinished Skelmersdale, Episode 1
The first in a "special" series of videos - not about me, not about estate agency, but simply about the stories behind Skelmersdale
Feb 3, 20201 min read


Neil's Top Tips for Selling your Skelmersdale Home
Today, Neil shares his opinions on what makes your home appealing to buyers
Jan 31, 20201 min read


Neil clears up Estate Agents' language
It seems that estate agents speak their own language at times - Neil attempts to explain some of the acronyms and contractions we use...
Jan 29, 20201 min read


Pics, floorplans and video - more important than ever!
Professional pics, floorplans and unique video are more important than ever, and standard with MILE+CO
Jan 20, 20202 min read


Introducing Neil...
Seeing as you've already been introduced to my Skelmersdale Estate Agency, MILE+CO, it makes sense to introduce myself...
Jan 13, 20202 min read


Chancellor announces Budget for March 11th - will Javid deliver on Stamp Duty?
The Chancellor of Exchequer Sajid Javid has announced his first budget following the General Election, and it will take place on 11th...
Jan 13, 20202 min read


Book your valuation, whenever you like. No need to wait until we're open
Using our easy online valuation booker means you don't have to wait until we're open. Book any time of day, or night. Miles Better
Jan 2, 20201 min read
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