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How much do covenants matter when buying property? – Property Reporter, 10/07/2025

Property Reporter, 10/07/2025 How much do covenants matter when buying property? Quoting James Greenwood, Clare Coode, Ed Jephson and Charlie Reardon of Stacks Property Finders   Read the full story here

‘I own the perfect second home in Cornwall but nobody wants to buy it’ – MSN, 14/05/2025

MSN, 14/05/2025 ‘I own the perfect second home in Cornwall but nobody wants to buy it’ Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders “There are some fabulous bargains to be had,” adds Clare Coode, of buying agent Stacks Property Search.…

‘I own the perfect second home in Cornwall but nobody wants to buy it’ – Daily Telegraph, 14/05/2025

Daily Telegraph, 14/05/2025 ‘I own the perfect second home in Cornwall but nobody wants to buy it’ Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders “There are some fabulous bargains to be had,” adds Clare Coode, of buying agent Stacks Property…

Home Hotspots Cornwall – Sunday Times, 13/04/2025

Sunday Times, 13/04/2025 Home Hotspots Cornwall Quoting Clare Coodeof Stacks Property Finders  

What buyers want in ‘25 – Landlord Today, 15/02/2025

Landlord Today, 15/02/2025 What buyers want in ‘25 Quoting Ed Jephson, James Greenwood, Clare Coode, Nick Cunningham and Charlie Rearden of Stacks Property Finders Read the full story here

Daily Mail, 09/12/2024

Homes with views to die for! Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders Yet buyers should beware – if someone builds in front of your room with a view, then your prime attraction is lost. 'It's extremely important to do your homework…

Daily Mail, 03/12/2024

This is why your home won't sell Quoting Nick Cunningham, Rachel Johnston, Clare Coode, Ed Jephson of Stacks Property Finders Decking Nick Cunningham of Stacks Property Search warns: ‘Unless it’s obviously part of a design scheme and beautifully installed, decking can…

Daily Mail, 03/12/2024

This is why your home won’t sell. Quoting Nick Cunningham, Rachel Johnston, Clare Coode and Ed Jephson of Stacks Property Finders Decking Nick Cunningham of Stacks Property Search warns: ‘Unless it’s obviously part of a design scheme and beautifully installed, decking…

Landlord Today, 26/10/2024

What to buy, and what to avoid, under a Labour Government. Quoting James Greenwood, Ed Jephson, Clare Coode, Nick Cunningham and James Law of Stacks Property Finders Read the full story here

Daily Express, 25/10/2024

'I'm a property expert and this is how you can avoid Labour slashing your house value' Quoting James Greenwood, Ed Jephson and Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders Property experts have given their verdicts on what to buy - and…

Property Reporter, 18/10/2024

What property to buy and avoid under a Labour government Quoting James Greenwood , Ed Jephson, Clare Coode, Nick Cunningham and James Law of Stacks Property Finders Read the full story here

The Times, 21/07/2024

The super-rich escape plan: tunnels, seaplanes and farmland Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders Meanwhile Devon and Cornwall are top of the list for the London-based tech entrepreneurs and captains of industry who want to be able to shift…

This Is Money, 28/05/2024

Experts reveal if you should buy or sell a house before the election Quoting Clare Coode from Stacks Property Finders Then there’s the council tax on second homes that will double next year, adds Clare Coode of Stacks Property Search.…

British Bulletin, 27/05/2024

Experts reveal if you should buy or sell a house before the election Quoting Clare Coode from Stacks Property Finders Then there’s the council tax on second homes that will double next year, adds Clare Coode of Stacks Property Search.…

Mail on Sunday, 26/05/2024

Experts reveal if you should buy or sell a house before the election Quoting Clare Coode from Stacks Property Finders Then there’s the council tax on second homes that will double next year, adds Clare Coode of Stacks Property Search.…

Salt Magazine, Spring ’24

Streamline your Search Quoting Clare Coode from Stacks Property Finders If you’re looking to purchase your dream home in Cornwall, buying agent specialist Clare Coode of Stacks Cornwall could help to make it a pain-free process Read the full story…

The Telegraph, 07/04/2024

‘We were forced to pay £105k to rehome newts no one ever saw’ Quoting Ed Jephson and Clare Coode from Stacks Property Finders Clare Coode, of Stacks Property Search in Cornwall, has a client who bought a stone barn two…

The Times, 16/02/2024

Is this really the most depressing town in Britain? Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders Clare Coode, of the property search agency Stacks, says there is high demand from people looking to relocate to Falmouth: “As a buying agent I…

Property Report, 19/01/2024

How thoroughly should you check out a new property before buying it? Quoting James Greenwood, Louise Ridings, Clare Coode and Rachel Johnston of Stacks Property Finders Buying a home is arguably one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make,…

Sunday Telegraph, 14/01/2024

Gazundering soars in a cooling market Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders “And buyers considering gazundering should think carefully before doing so. Clare Coode, of Stacks Property Search in Cornwall, says: “The loss of goodwill is so considerable it can…

Business News, 14/01/2024

Gazundering soars in a cooling market Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders “And buyers considering gazundering should think carefully before doing so. Clare Coode, of Stacks Property Search in Cornwall, says: “The loss of goodwill is so considerable it can…

The Times, 08/12/2023

What homebuyers and tenants really want Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders “There’s a lot of talk about energy efficiency but when it comes down to it, it doesn’t seem to change buyers’ minds,” says Clare Coode, a buying agent…

Daily Mail, 23/10/2023

Cate Blanchett is blasted by Cornish villagers over 'non-stop drilling and banging' at her £1.6million beachside cottage as builders renovate her home on 'Hollywood-on-Sea' Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders Clare Coode, a buying agent with Stacks Property Search…

Property Investor Today, 12/09/2023

Investors Return to Property Projects to Optimise Returns Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders Stacks’ Clare Coode says, “The tide has turned. The demand for projects stopped dead in its tracks during and immediately post-pandemic. Everyone was doing work…

Prime Resi, 1/09/2023

Demand for renovation projects bounces back in Cornwall Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders A kitchen garden can add 5,000 euros to your home, say property experts. My agronomical ordeal was brought front of mind when I read a…

This Is Money, 31/08/2023

Inside the British seaside village dubbed Hollywood-on-Sea: Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders Above all, perhaps, is the village's unrivalled privacy. Clare Coode, a buying agent with Stacks Property Search in Cornwall, told The Times: 'Everyone wants privacy, but…

Daily Express, 31/08/2023

Inside the British seaside village dubbed Hollywood-on-Sea: Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders Above all, perhaps, is the village's unrivalled privacy. Clare Coode, a buying agent with Stacks Property Search in Cornwall, told The Times: 'Everyone wants privacy, but…

Daily Mail, 30/08/2023

Inside the British seaside village dubbed Hollywood-on-Sea: Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders Above all, perhaps, is the village's unrivalled privacy. Clare Coode, a buying agent with Stacks Property Search in Cornwall, told The Times: 'Everyone wants privacy, but…

The Spectator, 24/07/2023

Solar panels in, swimming pools out: 2023’s property trends Quoting Ed Jephson and Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders Veg patches With the cost of cucumbers up 83 per cent and tomatoes up 50 per cent – according to the Food…

This is Money, 21/07/2023

Ten steps to get your house sorted this summer to sell in autumn Quoting Clare Coode and Sara Ransom of Stacks Property Finders ‘Give your lawn and garden some love. Autumn can be a tricky time for outside space, with grass…

MSN.com, 21/07/2023

Ten steps to get your house sorted this summer to sell in autumn Quoting Clare Coode and Sara Ransom of Stacks Property Finders ‘Give your lawn and garden some love. Autumn can be a tricky time for outside space, with grass…

Daily Mail, 21/07/2023

Ten steps to get your house sorted this summer to sell in autumn Quoting Clare Coode and Sara Ransom of Stacks Property Finders 'Give your lawn and garden some love. Autumn can be a tricky time for outside space, with grass…

Property Reporter, 23/05/2023

Things to consider when buying a property in spring Quoting Charlie Rearden, Rachel Johnston, Clare Coode and Anto Clay of Stacks Property Finders Spring has long been the favoured season to sell property in the UK, with everywhere looking its best…

Property Reporter, 27/02/2023

How to navigate the housing market in 2023 Quoting James Greenwood, Clare Coode, Bill Spreckley, and Nick Cunningham of Stacks Property Finders James Greenwood of Stacks Property Search, says: “Property is one of the only things that isn’t suffering from inflationary pressure.…

Sixty Plus Surfers, November ‘22

Buying a coastal property advice Quoting Nick Cunningham, Edward Jephson, Clare Coode, Amanda Ake and James Law of Stacks Property Finders The first rule of buying a coastal property is to buy after the holidays. However black the economic clouds…

The Spectator, 28/10/2022

In the dog house – how pets are reshaping the property market Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders Buyers are increasingly seeking out properties with high-end creature comforts such as built-in dog showers or dog beds integrated into kitchen units. Clare Coode…

The Times, 14/10/2022

Should I buy a house now or wait until 2023 Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders I’m putting my home on the market now, any advice? There’s the usual: declutter, touch up paintwork, complete DIY jobs and make sure the…

Property Reporter, 13/10/2022

Property dossiers, why every good vendor should have one. Quoting Bill Spreckley, Clare Coode, Sara Ransom and James Law of Stacks Property Finders The cost of living crisis, together with interest rate uncertainty, is likely to lead to a buyers’…

Daily Mail, 23/09/2022

Wanting to sell? Wait and update Quoting Clare Coode and Emma Barkes of Stacks Property Finders Read the full story here

Property Reporter, 16/09/2022

Why you should buy a coastal property after the holidays Quoting Nick Cunningham, Edward Jephson, Clare Coode, Amanda Ake and James Law of Stacks Property Finders James Law of Stacks Property Search on the Dorset coast, says: “Demand for anything immediately…

Sunday Times, 21/08/2022

House prices: is this a market slowdown or a seasonal slump? Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders “I’ve still got people calling every day looking for property. Prices are being pushed to ridiculous levels for anything good — places with…

Sunday Times, 29/05/2022

Are UK house prices starting to fall Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders In Cornwall, where prices have been pushed up by an increase in those looking to relocate or buy second homes, they are excited to see more sellers…

Daily Express, 04/03/2022

Way out west is best Quoting Clare Coode, Ed Jephson and Nick Cunningham of Stacks Property Finders DESPITE record prices it seems many of us are still following our dream of heading to the South West for a better work-life…

This is Money, 22/01/2022

Does your agent have the keys to success? Property prices have soared - but if you're in a hurry to sell, finding the right firm is essential Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders 'If your home has unique features, choose…

Daily Mail, 21/01/2022

Does your agent have the keys to success? Property prices have soared - but if you're in a hurry to sell, finding the right firm is essential Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders 'If your home has unique features, choose…

Estate Agent Today, 30/12/2021

Paws for thought: dogs key for many buyers says agency Quoting Clare Coode and Nick Cunningham of Stacks Property Finders Dog facilities – even separate rooms for them – are now a major factor on the ‘want list’ for growing numbers of…

House Ladder, 30/12/2021

Paws for thought: dogs key for many buyers, says agency Quoting Clare Coode and Nick Cunningham of Stacks Property Finders Dog facilities – even separate rooms for them – are now a major factor on the ‘want list’ for growing numbers of…

Property Reporter, 14/11/2021

Things to consider when buying a property with a private road Quoting Clare Coode and Nick Cunningham of Stacks Property Finders Lockdowns and the race for space have seen the already competitive rural housing market reach fever pitch in recent months. But…

This is Money, 24/09/2021

Cottage industry: With staycations set to stay, buying a holiday let could be a wise investment - but only if you follow these seven golden rules Quoting James Greenwood and Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders James Greenwood, of Stacks Property Search, says:…

Msn.com, 24/09/2021

Cottage industry: With staycations set to stay, buying a holiday let could be a wise investment - but only if you follow these seven golden rules Quoting James Greenwood and Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders James Greenwood, of Stacks Property Search, says:…

Today UK News, 25/09/2021

Buying a holiday home; 7 steps to a wise investment Quoting James Greenwood and Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders James Greenwood, of Stacks Property Search, says: 'Open-plan works well for holiday lets, but separate utility space is worth a lot. Storage allows the…

Daily Mail, 24/09/2021

Cottage industry: With staycations set to stay, buying a holiday let could be a wise investment - but only if you follow these seven golden rules Quoting James Greenwood and Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders James Greenwood, of Stacks Property Search, says:…

Daily Mail, 10/09/2021

Being close to good food is as important as beautiful beaches when it comes to buying tasty Cornish holiday homes Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders The most sought-after properties look at the inner and outer harbour and Loe Pool,…

This is Money, 10/09/2021

Being close to good food is as important as beautiful beaches when it comes to buying tasty Cornish holiday homes Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders The most sought-after properties look at the inner and outer harbour and Loe Pool,…

MSN.com, 10/09/2021

Being close to good food is as important as beautiful beaches when it comes to buying tasty Cornish holiday homes Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders Cornwall was 'staycation central' this summer, boosting property sales in the process, and enjoying…

Sunday Times, 05/09/2021

Oh we do like to be…. The seaside’s siren call remains irresistible Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders Prices of seaside homes are expected to plateau, however. “Foreign holidays are becoming easier, and with more properties coming on sale, this…

Sunday Telegraph, 01/08/2021

How to win in Cornwall’s bonkers property market Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders Clare Coode, head of the Cornwall branch of property finder Stacks Property Search, recently secured a coastal plot in the west of the county for a…

Sunday Times, 25/07/2021

Eight postcodes where house prices rose by more than £100,000 this year Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders “We have people who are coming to Cornwall for the first time ever, they usually go abroad to holiday, and have been…

Daily Telegraph, 27/06/2021

How to get access to the dream homes being sold in secret Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders For almost a year, Clare Coode has been working flat out, often waking at 4am and then toiling late into the night.…

Yahoo Finance, 25/06/2021

How to get access to the dream homes being sold in secret Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders For almost a year, Clare Coode has been working flat out, often waking at 4am and then toiling late into the night.…

Sunday Times, 20/06/2021

We bought a second home in Cornwall in lockdown. Have we done the right thing? Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders “Those looking for a pretty cottage at £400,000 are often now having to pay £600,000. Most notably, the run-down…

Mortgage Solutions, 10/06/2021

Buyers in bidding frenzy resort to desperate measures but struggle to win valuers support Quoting James Greenwood and Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders Clare Coode of buying agents Stacks Property Search in Cornwall said several estate agents have reported mortgage valuations coming…

Sunday Times, 06/07/2021

How long can house prices go on rising? Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders Then there’s Cornwall, the poster county for the frenetic pandemic market. Once, way back in time (actually 2019), it had house prices lagging behind much of…

The Times, 23/04/2021

How much would you pay for a sea view? Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders “I have a buyer who has asked me to find him somewhere he can put on [the lettings website] Unique Homestays. People are definitely looking…

The Telegraph, 05/02/2021

Want to beat the stamp duty deadline? Five ways the super-rich are speeding up their sales Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders These wealthy buyers may also be part of a chain, with others further down threatening to pull out…

Homes & Gardens, 18/11/2020

Where to live in Cornwall Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders The desire for more space and a better quality of life post-lockdown has sent interest in Cornish properties sky-rocketing. 'The market is utterly bonkers at the moment,' says Clare…

Homes and Property, 11/09/2020

Staycation renovation Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders Buying agent Clare Coode of Stacks Property Search specialises in finding larger homes across Cornwall. “Lockdown was a spur because people worked on their own property, enjoyed it and thought about taking on…

Evening Standard, 09/09/2020

Staycation renovation Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders   Read the full story here

Loveproperty.com, 18/12/19

The energy efficiency of homes will become increasingly important Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders There has been more talk of a climate emergency this year than ever before. In fact, Oxford Dictionaries has declared ‘climate emergency’ to be 2019’s…

Daily Telegraph, 07/09/19

A slice of Cornwall to suit all sorts Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders Today's Cornwall is no longer "just" a holiday hotspot or a retirement haven, descriptions which have dened it for decades. It now attracts different tribes, from…

Sunday Times, 14/07/19

Poldark fever buoys Cornwall’s tourist trade as final season airs There is one other big drawback for locals. “Male Cornish residents complain that wives keep comparing their husbands’ cream-tea abs with Aidan Turner’s,” said Clare Coode, of the buying agency…

This is money, 28/06/19

Look out for the foodie factor when buying a home: why a trendy restaurant scene is a good sign that an area’s house prices are on the up. Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders ‘Padstow only hit the giddy heights…

Daily Mail, 28/06/19

Look out for the foodie factor when buying a home: why a trendy restaurant scene is a good sign that an area’s house prices are on the up. Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders ‘Padstow only hit the giddy heights…

The Times, 28/06/19

Why now is a good time for sellers Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders Can I be greedy with my asking price? No. Buyers are looking for value and are increasingly knowledgeable about the market. "They are not prepared to…

Daily Telegraph, 01/06/19

There’s more to the west country than nostalgia Quoting Clare Coode and Gideon Sumption of Stacks Property Finders BEER, DEVON OK, so there’s paddle-boarding off the coast but otherwise this port, with just over 1,300 residents, is supertraditional. There’s a shingle beach,…

The Times, 10/05/19

Know your pantries from your larders Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders Will a larder help to sell my house? Property agents say that they are not often asked for walk-in larders, unless potential buyers had one previously, and…

Daily Telegraph, 08/05/19

The rise, fall and rise of Penzance Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders Penzance’s rise is seen by agents as a draw for a new type of buyer, made up of more adventurous second-homers who previously looked only at…

Daily Telegraph, 04/05/19

Keep right on to the end of the road Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders Penzance’s rise is seen by agents as a draw for a new type of buyer, made up of more adventurous second-homers who previously looked…

Daily Telegraph, 20/04/19

Revealed: the newest celebrity hotspot Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders “Everyone wants privacy, but celebs coming here are obsessed with it,” says Clare Coode, a buying agent with Stacks Property Search in Cornwall, who has helped many of…

The Times, 12/04/19

How you can take the guesswork out of valuing your home Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders Go low or high? Get the value of your property right and you can still sell quickly. Get it wrong and you…

Daily Mail, 22/03/19

North Cornwall is a smash hit Quoting Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders “Whenever there’s a series of Poldark I get buyers looking for mean and moody farmhouses on Bodmin Moor,’ says Clare Coode of Stacks property search. ‘With Fisherman’s…

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