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Beat the January Blues: Colour Schemes to Brighten up Your Home

As the festive reds, golds and greens vacate our homes until next year, the January blues often come to take their place. If stripping back all your Christmas decor has left you feeling in a bit of a rut, it could be time to inject some more colour back into your home. So, we’ve chosen some of the most coveted colour schemes to brighten things up again this January… Go green If...

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Things to Look for When Moving to a New Area

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...

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Winter 2022 Market Report: Market Recalibration

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...

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Regional Property Market Update Winter 2022: London

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...

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Our guide to exchange and completion

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...

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Staging your home for sale

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...

Jennifer Aniston buys Oprah Winfrey’s Montecito home for $14.8 million

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...

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Selling a House: Our Top 5 Tips

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...

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Spruce Up Your Spare Room

To help you get your spare room looking as stylish and cosy as the rest of the house, we've compiled our favourite ideas, perfect for those extra spaces in your home that could thrive off some TLC. Craft a space for creativity  Whether you’re an artist, a musician or simply a hobbyist, using your spare room as a quiet place to get creative is a great way to spark up motivation for your projects,...

Liam Gallagher spotted house hunting in Cotswolds

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...

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