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How to recognise a property that has the best potential for adding value – Invest Money UK, 10/06/2025

Invest Money UK, 10/06/2025 How to recognise a property that has the best potential for adding value Quoting James Greenwood, Rachel Johnston, Anto Clay of Stacks Property Finders Read the full story here

Adding value – small projects that make a big difference – Property Investor Today, 10/06/2025

Property Investor Today, 10/06/2025 Adding value – small projects that make a big difference Quoting James Greenwood, Rachel Johnston, Anto Clay of Stacks Property Finders Read the full story here

Adding value – small projects that make a big difference – Property Reporter, 10/06/2025

Property Reporter, 10/06/2025 Adding value – small projects that make a big difference Quoting James Greenwood, Rachel Johnston, Anto Clay of Stacks Property Finders Read the full story here

EPCs – to care or not to care? – Property Reporter, 13/05/2025

Property Reporter, 13/05/2025 EPCs – to care or not to care? Quoting Rachel Johnston, James Greenwood, Anto Clay and Victoria Main of Stacks Property Finders Read the full story here

Why that garage conversion may make you a very tidy profit – Mail on Sunday, 12/01/2025

Mail on Sunday, 12/01/2025 Why that garage conversion may make you a very tidy profit… Quoting Anthony Clay of Stacks Property Finders But it’s harder to make back money spent on rural properties – especially when buildings are listed and planning…

Daily Mail, 20/09/2024

Best and worst places to downsize. Experts crunch the data to reveal secret spots with big, cheap houses and great healthcare, gorgeous countryside and low crime - and the ones you'd be mad to move to Quoting Nick Cunningham and…

Mail Online, 20/09/2024

Property Investor Today, 25/04/2024

Investors Beware - a spring property can be seductive! Quoting James Greenwood, Anto Clay, Rachel Johnston, Gillie Pearce and Bill Spreckley from Stacks Property Finders It’s no coincidence that many property owners choose to sell their homes in spring –…

Property Reporter, 18/04/2024

How viewing a property through rose-tinted glasses can render red flags almost invisible Quoting James Greenwood, Anto Clay, Rachel Johnston, Gillie Pearce and Bill Spreckley from Stacks Property Finders Buyers are in danger of getting swept up in the splendour…

Ideal Home, 29/01/2024

Garden trends – the key looks and ideas to bring your outdoor space into 2024 Quoting Anto Clay of Stacks Property Finders One of our favourite modern garden ideas from last year, it seems woodland-inspired gardens will continue to reign supreme in 2024.Indeed,…

Yahoo, 10/12/2023

How to choose your ‘forever home’ – without living to regret it Quoting Anto Clay of Stacks Property Finders “Look for something that’s as passive as possible – eco, warm, with room to add solar panels, a ground source heat pump,…

The Telegraph, 10/12/2023

Business News, 26/11/2023

The downsizer’s dilemma: how the property market is trapping would-be movers Quoting Anto Clay of Stacks Property Finders “Downsizing in the current market can be tough as the demand for large, draughty family homes is slowing, while demand for smaller properties…

Financial Times, 23/11/2023

Prime Resi, 15/06/2023

'Projects are back on the agenda': Buying agency flags seven key property market trends Quoting Charlie Rearden, Anto Clay, Emma Barkes, Louise Riding and George Barkes of Stacks Property Finders Downsizing is on the up: Charlie Rearden of Stacks Property Search…

This is Money, 02/06/2023

Brecon beckons Quoting Anto Clay of Stacks Property Finders This Welsh expanse of mountains, rivers and pretty towns is now hot property RISHI SUNAK made headlines when he criticised the Brecon Beacons National Park for being rebranded Bannau Brycheiniog. Well,…

Daily Mail, 02/06/2023

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…

Ideal Home, May ‘23

Garden trends for 2023 Quoting Anto Clay of Stacks Property Finders Seek out trees and woodland: Anto Clay, a regional director with Stacks Property Search (stacks.co.uk) says rural home buyers are now highly likely to ask for a new home…

Sunday Times, 26/03/2023

Creative ways to live with an ex-partner — if you can’t afford to move out Quoting Anto Clay and Craig Fuller of Stacks Property Finders Anto Clay of the search agent Stacks Property Search, in Monmouthshire, thinks that tricky as…

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.…

MSN.com, 27/01/2023

Mine’s a gym and tonic Fitness spaces are now high on the wishlist for health-conscious buyers Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders However, suites given over to leisure facilities have their critics. ‘A gym and pool won’t necessarily add…

This is Money, 27/01/2023

Daily Mail, 27/01/2023

House Beautiful, January ‘23

From a pony paddock to woodland: Why an area of mature trees is the new property must-have Quoting Charlie Rearden and Anto Clay of Stacks Property Finders Homeowners are seeking out their own little oasis... Read the full story here

Daily Express, 30/12/2022

Pretty plot on the landscape Quoting Anto Clay and Charlie Rearden of Stacks Property Finders Read the full story here

Amed Post, 16/12/2022

Granny annexes soar in popularity as cost of care rockets Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders James Greenwood, of Stacks Property Search, is a great fan of granny annexes but he advises his clients to buy with care. 'Your…

UK news today, 16/12/2022

Public news time, 16/12/2022

This is money, 16/12/2022

Granny’s home in the garden Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders James Greenwood, of Stacks Property Search, is a great fan of granny annexes but he advises his clients to buy with care. 'Your neighbours are very important so…

MSN.com, 16/12/2022

Daily Mail, 16/12/2022

Granny plots her future Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders James Greenwood, of Stacks Property Search, is a great fan of granny annexes but he advises his clients to buy with care. 'Your neighbours are very important so consult…

i-paper, 30/11/2022

The Bank of Mum and Dad is now feeling the squeeze Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders James Greenwood of Stacks Property Search notes that a quarter of the acquisitions on the company’s books that involve finance from parents…

Property Reporter, 29/11/2022

Property trends and projections for 2023 Quoting Anto Clay, James Law, James Greenwood, Sara Ransom, Craig Fuller, Emma Barkes, Bill Spreckley and Nick Wooldridge f Stacks Property Finders Stacks Property Search's regional directors' look ahead to next year and reveal…

TodayUKNews, 15/11/2022

Should you bide your time and rent between selling and buying Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders Should you bide your time and rent between selling and buying? It’s a brave tactic that depends on house prices falling at…

This is Money, 06/11/2022

The big property gamble: With house prices tipped to fall, could renting between selling and buying be wise or a high risk move? Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders Should you bide your time and rent between selling and…

Public News Time, 06/11/2022

Should you bide your time and rent between selling and buying? Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders Should you bide your time and rent between selling and buying? It’s a brave tactic that depends on house prices falling at…

Amed Post, 06/11/2022

The big housing gamble Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders Should you bide your time and rent between selling and buying? It’s a brave tactic that depends on house prices falling at the right time to be worthwhile. But…

Daily Mail, 4/11/2022

The big housing gamble Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders James Greenwood, of Stacks Property Search, a buying agency, says: ‘It’s a big gamble to play the market with your largest financial asset and the place that you live.…

Sixty Plus Surfers, September ‘22

How to be a thrifty property buyer Quoting James Greenwood, Charlie Rearden, Gillie Pearce and Sara Ransom of Stacks Property Finders With the cost of living and interest rates rising month by month, Stacks Property Search comes up with some…

Daily Mail, 15/07/2022

Into the woods you go Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders James Greenwood, of Stacks Home Search, who advises buyers looking to live near the Forest of Dean, is an expert on the possible dangers of buying near to…

Public News Time, 08/07/2022

How do you convert a pub into a home? Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders After the tumult of recent days, it's probably time for a stiff drink — but if you're hoping to find a pub to quench…

TodayUKNews, 08/07/2022

Daily Mail, 08/07/2022

Join the inn crowd Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders After the tumult of recent days, it's probably time for a stiff drink — but if you're hoping to find a pub to quench your thirst, you might be…

Todayuknews.com, 10/06/2022

The secret agents: Now one in ten of us are selling homes off-market Quoting James Greenwood and Emma Barkes of Stacks Property Finders House buying has followed the same pattern since Rightmove began more than 20 years ago: as soon as…

Publicnewstime.com, 10/06/2022

Newsbreak.com, 10/06/2022

The secret agents: Selling homes off-market was once the preserve of millionaires but now one in ten of us are doing it Quoting James Greenwood and Emma Barkes of Stacks Property Finders House buying has followed the same pattern since…

MSN.com, 10/06/2022

Would you sell your home secret agent style? Going off-market was once the preserve of millionaires but now one in ten are doing it Quoting James Greenwood and Emma Barkes of Stacks Property Finders Agents have a nickname for such…

This is Money, 10/06/2022

Daily Mail, 10/06/2022

Estate Agent Today, 24/01/2022

Property jobs today - Who’s moving where this new year Quoting Anto Clay of Stacks Property Finders Now to the country, and specifically the Monmouthshire and South Herefordshire areas where poacher-turned-gamekeeper Anthony Clay is joining Stacks Property Search. He brings with him…

The Times Bricks & Mortar, 14/01/2022

23 extraordinary fixer-uppers for sale Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders “It’s a multiuse phrase,” says James Greenwood, the managing director of Stacks Property Search. “Definitely more than a lick of paint, anything from changing kitchens and bathrooms to a…

Prime Resi, 07/01/2022

Stacks recruits former Knight Frank partner in Wales Quoting Anto Clay of Stacks Property Finders After more than two decades selling properties with Knight Frank and Fine & Country, former High Sheriff Anthony Clay has joined buying agency Stacks. Read the full…

Property Reporter, 17/12/2021

With buyer priorities changing through lockdown, what will next year's property trends look like? Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders James Greenwood of Stacks Property Search assesses some of the trends we've seen in '21 and predicts what will happen…

Sunday Telegraph, 14/11/2021

How to prepare for your first winter in the countryside Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders Those who fled cities during the pandemic do not know how to survive or stop bills soaring Stock up on some extra jumpers too, said…

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

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

Daily Mail, 27/08/2021

We do like to be beside the pool-side Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders The summer holidays have been marred by miserable weather and crowds of staycationers clogging the motorways to the coast. Yet all this has meant a spike…

Property Reporter, 04/08/2021

How to seamlessly buy and sell property in the current challenging climate Quoting James Greenwood and Charlie Rearden of Stacks Property Finders Selling and buying property in the same political and economic cycle to avoid being exposed to the risk of market movement…

The Times, 02/07/2021

Four renovations that will add to your home’s value Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders In rural areas, however, as James Greenwood of Stacks Property Search points out, “extensions are often about creating extra utility space, housing a boot room, washroom,…

Daily Mail, 14/06/2021

How renters are paying nearly £500 less per month that homeowners in the same street as study shows properties are now cheaper to rent than buy n in most parts of the country Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders 'Some of the…

This is Money, 11/06/2021

The North/South divide is narrowing on house prices: Property markets in the North forecast to close gap on the South even further in coming years Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders Across the UK, the average increase is set to be…

Daily Mail, 11/06/2021

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…

Property Reporter, 08/06/2021

Is it wise to house hunt in the current market or should you wait? Quoting James Greenwood, James Law, Ed Jephson and Clare Coode of Stacks Property Finders It's no secret that the property market has been frenzied in many sectors. Covid has changed…

Sunday Times, 30/05/2021

House prices: are sellers getting greedy? Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders Vendors should make hay while the sun shines. That said, there is a limit to what buyers will stomach, says James Greenwood, regional director at Stacks Property Search: “Despite…

Sunday Times, 04/04/2021

House prices: how the Covid-19 pandemic sent the housing market into a frenzy Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders However, James Greenwood, managing director of Stacks property search and acquisition, who has had to recruit more staff to cope with the…

The Sunday Times, 28/03/2021

Why are house prices so high? It could be the secret sellers bidding off-market Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders There is so little for sale that buyers will happily pay a premium for something that others don’t have access to.…

Daily Mail, 26/03/2021

Love thy neighbour Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders Read the full story here

The Times, 12/03/2021

To B&B or not to B&B. Why buying a B&B could be this year’s smart move. Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders James Greenwood of Stacks Property Search has seen “a number” of B&Bs coming on to the mainstream market. “Many good…

Daily Mail, 26/02/2021

Will the smell of bread really sell your home? Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders MY STREET STARRED IN A FILM VERDICT: Fiction. ‘PEOPLE are so switched on, they’re unlikely to pay more for a property that’s been on the large…

This is money, 26/02/2021

Do homes sell better in Spring – separating property fact from fiction Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders MY STREET STARRED IN A FILM VERDICT: Fiction. ‘PEOPLE are so switched on, they’re unlikely to pay more for a property that’s been…

The Times, 22/01/2021

Branching out - Meet the tree-huggers investing in a private woodland Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders James Greenwood, a buying agent at Stacks Property Search, points out that you shouldn’t see a piece of woodland as a substitute for a…

The Times, 15/01/2021

How to be housing market Sherlock Quoting James Greenwood and Emma Barkes of Stacks Property Finders Look for houses with similar amenities, roughly the same size and number of bedrooms and bathrooms and similar-sized gardens or land. However, as north Cotswolds property…

Daily Mail, 9/01/2021

How Banksy boosted this Bristol house price from £300,000 to £5m. Homes with blue plaques and star appeal can come with a premium… Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders The Banksy effect is just one example of an extraneous factor influencing…

This is Money, 28/11/2020

Best of both worlds for post-Covid living: These provincial towns and cities are buzzing - but with tranquil countryside on the doorstep Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders 'Most of my clients would feel insecure if they were more than 15…

Daily Mail, 28/11/2020

The Telegraph, 28/10/2020

Why fleeing the city for the countryside may blow your budget Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders Movers will also need to factor in buying and running a car. James Greenwood, of buying agency Stacks Property Search, said: “Many people moving…

Country Life, 15/07/2020

A first class stamp Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders James Greenwood of Stacks Property Search said that the stamp-duty holiday 'provides welcome relief and notes that the market requires a strong performing lower end where the majority of transactions take…

Property Industry Eye, 09/07/2020

Widespread relief that SDLT change has not been delayed until the autumn. Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders “The expectation was that it would stay in place until January – its extension to March is great news and prevents a scramble…

Daily Express, 29/05/2020

Granny annexe boom Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders The potential of a property with an annexe, particularly in tourist destinations, is an important consideration, as James Greenwood of Stacks Property Search points out. “They have multiple uses; so while they…

Daily Express, 22/05/2020

Tips on how to buy property post lockdown Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders Gardens have been having a bit of a moment over the past few months, with those who have them thanking their lucky stars and those without them…

Property Reporter, 15/05/2020

Tips on how to buy property post lockdown Quoting James Greenwood and Bill Spreckley of Stacks Property Finders Even so, few believe that major change is on the way in the post-Coronavirus world. On Wednesday this week, thousands of estate agents reopened their…

Estate Agent Today, 04/04/2020

What will the industry look like post coronavirus Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders Even so, few believe that major change is on the way in the post-Coronavirus world. “When the crisis is over the market will be driven by increased…

The Negotiator, 18/03/2020

Can estate agencies survive the coronavirus pandemic As pubs, theatres, offices and estate agent branches empty across the UK, we asked the industry what they think might happen next. Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders “None of us know how this…

Moneywise, 11/03/2020

Budget 2020 stamp duty tweaked to help first time buyers and tackle homelessness Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders James Greenwood of Stacks Property Search says: "We’re very pleased he hasn’t messed around with stamp duty; what UK buyers and sellers…

The Negotiator, 11/03/2020

Chancellor unveils £30bn budget spending boost Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders James Greenwood of Stacks Property Search said, “We welcome the steps the Chancellor has taken to improve the housing infrastructure and address the terrible homeless situation. But we would have…

Property Reporter, 25/02/2020

Flooding: Advice for buyers James Greenwood of Stacks Property Search gives his advice on best practice for buying a home in a potential flood risk area: Read the full story here

Houseladder.co.uk, 22/02/2020

Flooded houses could suffer 30% hit on asking prices Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders Meanwhile Stacks Property Search – another buying agency – has given Estate Agent Today an insight into how it will advise buying clients to approach…

Estate Agent Today, 21/02/2020

Flooded houses could suffer 30% hit on asking prices says agent Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders Stacks Property Search - another buying agency - has given Estate Agent Today an insight into how it will advise buying clients to…

Country Life, 29/01/2020

Bridging the gap Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders Although removing bridge tolls in December 2018—saving commuters up to £1,400 a year—might not have felt quite as momentous, agents say the change has fuelled a spike in interest in Welsh…

The Times, 24/01/2020

The top places for vegetarians to live in the UK Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders “Climate change has become so central that it’s part of everyday supper-party conversation now,” says James Greenwood, a director at the buying agency Stacks…

Sunday Times, 01/12/19

What downsizing tribe do you belong to? Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders The same-sizers (or the up- and downsizers) Upside Not having to get rid of half your possessions. Downside Your nest may never be empty. Top tip “It’s a mistake to…

Country Life, 27/11/19

Going round the bend Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders Curves have always had allure—and we're not only talking about the female figure. From Stonehenge to Zaha Hadid's creations, rounded buildings delight and fascinate in equal measure and often make…

Daily Mail, 02/11/19

How much could you save by moving away from London? Up to £66,000 per mile, new study finds Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders If you are serious about relocating for your bank balance's sake, how do you ensure the…

The Negotiator, 15/10/19

Brexit jitters - why it’s a mistake to wait Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders Brexit is responsible for a great deal of misery, not least in the property market. James Greenwood of Stacks Property Search explains why it’s a…

Estate Agent Today, 04/10/19

Brexit uncertainty – buyers advised not to wait any longer Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders Buying agency Stacks Property Search says Brexit has been responsible for a 'great deal of misery' and subsequently led to a shortage of stock…

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