November 2022

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...

Whether it’s your first time selling a home, or it’s your first move in a long time, there are a few things you may not know about or expect. It’s important to know all of the ins and outs about moving so that you can make the best decisions and secure the best results, which is why we’ve outlined below the 5 key things that no one tells you about selling a house: 1. The first offer could be...

If you’re looking for your next rental home, it’s important to make a checklist for all your wants and needs, while also keeping an open mind to any possible deviations. If you’re looking for a home that’s right for you, there are a few main things you’ll need to consider… Think about your lifestyle and needs Your personal needs should ultimately be the deciding factor when...

The year is drawing to a close, the winds are starting to bite and the evenings are getting darker; is your home cosy enough yet? Making home improvements over the winter is a great way to prepare for the holiday season and make a fresh transition into the new year. Here are some home additions worth considering this winter… Brighten up dark evenings It’s a well-known fact that shorter days...

Tom Cruise has been famous for pretty much our entire lives, so yeah: the dude is rich. And not just normal ~celebrity millionaire~ rich. Tom is worth over half a billion dollars thanks to his lengthy career as a permanent A-lister. This man has been in some of the highest grossing films quite simply ever, which is his main source of income Tom Cruise has garnered a huge fan base from his filmography...

Concept art of what Windsor Yards could look like with a cinema (sketch by Holder Mathias) UREF LP property fund has submitted its scheme to transform part of Windsor with a £100m investment. It is hoped the changes will make Windsor Yards more attractive to businesses – particularly restaurants and bars – creating 700 jobs, an improved retail offer, and reinvigorate the town’s night-time...

With the cost-of-living crisis looming over Britain, homeowners are quickly becoming more aware of ways to cut down on their energy usage, here are our top tips: Get a smart meter installed Now is the time to get your energy meters updated. If you haven't got around to it yet, there’s no problem. It won’t cost you a thing to have smart meters installed – and it will give you useful information...

In the spirit of this whimsical season, we have compiled a list of cool and cosy ideas to help you create a home that warms you from the inside out. Fresh front door Your entrance is the first part of your home to welcome your guests, so make sure you spend a little time decorating around your front door. Add some lighting, a ‘welcome’ sign or doormat, or some seasonal outdoor decorations to give...