2022

Moving to a home in a new area is an exciting endeavour which can feel equally as daunting as it is exciting and while it is easy to get ahead of yourself when mapping out your new journey, no life-changing decision should come without careful planning and consideration. To help you make the right choice for you and your family, here are some of the key things to look for before settling into a new...

Price moderation and a sales slowdown are likely over the coming months but should be considered in the context of economic history, the frenzied post-pandemic market and the longer-term outlook. The market in context The Autumn Statement provided a sobering assessment of the UK economy, but forecasts for the housing market are less dramatic than during 1989–1993 and the Global Financial Crisis in...

Price moderation and a sales slowdown are likely over the coming months but should be considered in the context of economic history, the frenzied post-pandemic market and the longer-term outlook. The Autumn Statement provided a sobering assessment of the UK economy, but forecasts for the housing market are less dramatic than during 1989-1993 and the Global Financial Crisis in 2007. Inflation is expected...

Moving house is an incredibly exciting time and having an offer accepted puts you one step closer to finding your dream home. However, nothing is guaranteed until you have exchanged contracts and completed the transaction - which can often be a long process. The exchange and completion phase is mainly down to the solicitors to take care of, but it is good to understand what is going on for yourself and...

When buyers view your property they often try to envision themselves living in the home. So, here are a few tips to get house hunters to think of your space as their own and see the potential: It sounds simple, but decorating your home in neutral colours provides a blank canvas for buyers to make their mark on the property. Out top tips are: Using lighter colours will reflect more sunlight, making...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and if your home isn’t ready yet, it is time to get the boxes out of the attic, set up the tree and get the Christmas tunes going. However, if you’re looking for a little inspiration or a change of style this year, here are a few festive ideas to consider… Start with a colour scheme that ties in with the room It’s easy to get wrapped up in all the...

Christmas is all about spending time at home with family, and there’s no better way to do so than with fun and easy crafts! Here are some of our top DIY activities for the whole family to enjoy when the weather outside is frightful. Melting snowmen These fuss-free treats taste as good as they look. There’s no need for a steady hand with these messy melting snowmen, which is why they make the...

Christmas is the time to gather with family, relax around the fireplace and enjoy some time off, but before you do, you will need to make sure everything is in order with your properties, so that you and your tenants can have the best holiday season possible. Here are our top tips on how to be a good landlord during the festive season. Prepare yourself and your tenants for Christmas Robberies...

Jennifer Aniston has just purchased Oprah Winfrey's Tuscan-style farmhouse for a cool $14.8 million. The Mediterranean-inspired property was originally part of a larger estate in Montecito, the celebrity-favored neighborhood that is an unrivaled maze of some of the world's best homes. Records from Siteline Santa Barbara (opens in new tab) show talk show host Oprah sold a large estate in two separate...

Whether it’s your first Christmas hosting or you’ve lost count, there will always be new tricks to learn which would make the whole event run much smoother. Preparing the home beforehand sits somewhere at the top of the list; here are some of our top tips on how to get your home ready early… Slow down the flow Many people will overlook the issue of traffic flowing through the front door until...