Country Life

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...

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...

Liam Gallagher could be the latest celebrity to join the champagne supernova set in the Cotswolds. The singer has been spotted looking around an historic 15th century townhouse in the celebrity enclave which already boasts residents such as David and Victoria Beckham and Jeremy Clarkson. He has found an ideal property which is Grade II-listed 15th century property which is on the market currentl for...

On Friday 14th October, The Guild of Property Professionals walked away with the coveted ESTAS award for The Best Agency Network as rated by home movers across the UK, based on the average ratings achieved by all participating Guild agents using the ESTAS review platform. Iain McKenzie, CEO of The Guild of Property Professionals, said: “We are elated to have once again received this award,...

It was always understood that Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis would eventually move into Windsor Castle after Her late Majesty’s death. The late Queen had been living at Windsor throughout the pandemic and had made it her permanent home as of late. She was still on summer holiday at Balmoral when William, Kate, and their children...

UK house price growth flatlined in September with a stronger slowdown expected in the coming months as a combination of soaring inflation and mortgage rates makes moving unaffordable for many. The latest snapshot from the building society Nationwide comes at the end of a torrid week for the housing industry as lenders pulled 40% of available mortgages from the market after Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget...

City life vs country life - which is right for you? These two opposites bring with them two different ways of living. When looking at potential properties, it’s vital to consider where they’re located and if the location suits your individual preferences, tastes and needs. The hustle and bustle of the city contrasts greatly with the quiet retreat of the countryside, so this is not a decision that...

Over 100,000 sales have taken place each month to date in 2022, according to the Bank of England; a feat achieved only twice in the last fifteen years (2014 and 2017). While demand remains higher than pre-pandemic times, mortgage approvals–considered a forerunner for demand–have eased back in recent months. The Bank of England reports that 63,770 mortgages were approved in July, a 5% fall on the...

You only get one chance to make a good first impression and a picture is worth a thousand words, so make sure your home looks its best before it’s photographed and viewings begin. It’s often the case that the images of your property are the first thing prospective buyers or renters see when they’re browsing through listings, so it’s important to grab their attention for the right reasons. Once...