Property selling tips | Local public transport important

Selling property can be tricky because there are many factors that influence someone’s choice to buy a home. It is vital to think about the home itself, making sure that both inside and outside attract as many potential buyers as possible. Taking into account local factors such as schooling, entertainment and public transport is also vital, and talking these through with buyers can make or break a sale.

Charlton Grace in Basingstoke is a fantastic agency for knowing the lay of the land and having information about the local area. Having been in business for many years, we not only understand the property market in Basingstoke but also how the local transport connections can aid people thinking about buying into the area.

As well as being on the popular M4, opening up the entire south west of the country to commuters, National Rail connections mean that London’s Waterloo station is less than hour away by train. Ticket prices are very affordable and express train times can take as little as 35 minutes, allowing residents of Basingstoke to be within Britain’s capital in only half an hour.

I always try to engage with potential buyers as much as possible, and am eager to find out why they are looking to buy in Basingstoke. Particularly for people who are looking at locations with easy access to London, mentioning short rail commute times could sway that all-important sales decision.