If you've ever considered moving house before and read blogs about where to start, there is almost always information about decluttering. Why?
Among the emotion and turmoil involved in buying and selling a property, finding a property you've fallen in love with, only to make an offer and have it rejected, is heartbreaking. What can you do? Do you have to walk away from the house of your dreams?
What should you do to ensure your property is safe whilst it is empty through the winter months?
Interior design trends change year on year, much like fashion trends. Taking inspiration from all different cultures from all over the world. Looking at trends from years gone by to create our spaces. What are the new emerging trends for our homes for 2023?
As each year ends, we reflect on the year before and set resolutions and goals for the year ahead. Here is what you need to know if a house move is on the cards for you in 2023.
Off-market selling is a great way to sell your home to a motivated, hand-picked buyer without all the photos of your home appearing on every website imaginable and board outside announcing everyone that you are moving. You just have to make sure the agent has the right strategy to sell for the best price. Our blog explores if it's right for you.
It's highly likely that you or someone in your family has had to work from home at some point in the last few years. Most bosses have realised that, without the chit-chat and distractions of the office environment, productivity is actually higher. But it isn't practical for you to work from the end of the kitchen table permanently.
We all do it. Every year we overfill our schedule in the run-up to Christmas. Children's school commitments, staff parties, gift shopping - there's just so much to do. If you are considering moving house, there is a strong chance that it is not a particularly urgent move, and you will push this to the AFTER Christmas category.
Nativity plays, shopping, present wrapping, and staff parties. It's all go in the run-up to Christmas. There is so much going on at this time of year. Preparing for viewings on your property, on top of everything else, could be enough to send you over the edge!
If you're trying to sell your home, you might wonder what to do around Christmas time. Should you take it off the market for a month or so? Or try to juggle the viewing appointments around your other commitments?
Often high-earning tenants are considered the very best you can find, the rent is more affordable and there is less chance of missed payments and they send much more time away from home than at home so the wear and tear on your property is lower. Our blog explores how you as a landlord can attract these sorts of tenants, read more below.
Most buyers will come for their first look in the evening on their way home from work, so instead of letting the sunshine in to make your rooms feel bright, autumn and winter are all about turning up the cosy. Our blog is packed full of hints and tips to help make your home perfect for winter viewings.