2023

As the calendar flips to a new year, many of us are inspired to make resolutions for self-improvement and personal growth. While personal goals are important, let's not forget that the place where we spend a significant amount of our time — the home also deserves some attention. Here are some New Year's resolution to help you create a cosier, more efficient, and happier living space in the coming...

Christmas is just around the corner, and one of the most exciting traditions is decorating your home. Before you can deck the halls with boughs of holly and hang up the stockings with care, it's essential to start with a clean slate.  Here's a step-by-step guide to cleaning your home and getting it ready for that all important festive Christmas makeover. 1. Declutter and Organise Before you...

As winter sets in, it's essential to be mindful of your expenses to ensure your finances remain in good shape throughout the colder months. From heating costs to Crimbo spending, the winter season can put a strain on your wallet. However, with some savvy money-saving strategies, you can enjoy the season without breaking the bank. Here are some practical winter money-saving tips: 1. Efficient Home...

Selling a house in the UK can be a complex process, and one of the most crucial aspects is ensuring that you provide accurate information about the property you're selling. Failure to disclose certain details can lead to legal issues and even the collapse of the sale. To help you navigate this process, here are five things you need to declare when selling a property. Structural Issues: One of the...

For landlords looking to expand their property portfolios or secure a new investment, buying property at auction can be a lucrative and exciting opportunity. Auctions offer a unique environment where you can potentially acquire properties at competitive prices. However, it's essential to navigate this process with careful planning and knowledge to make the most of this opportunity. In this guide, we'll...

When you rent, it can seem like you have very limited options for what you can do to make your space your own. But there are in fact many ways you can make your home beautiful, personal, and stylish – and importantly, not break the bank! See our top tips on transforming your rental space. Get a statement rug If you have dull carpet or flooring that is bringing down your space, a statement rug...

So, you've exchanged contracts and it's just one week until the big moving day. Your new home is waiting for you, the bulk of the packing is done, and you think you’re all set. But there are aspects of moving that might not occur to you until it’s too late, which can make moving day and the days that follow all the more stressful. To avoid this, make sure you follow this checklist to ensure you’re...

We would all love a little more space in our homes, whether it’s for another bedroom, a home office, more storage space, or just a little something to add value to your property. The best way to add that space is to work with what you’ve already got, and loft conversions have been growing in popularity in recent years as they are cost effective, less invasive and more practical than building a whole...

In recent months, it’s been almost impossible to escape AI, the buzziest new tech advancement. AI has been around for a while -- in our cars with our automated navigations, in our phone’s personal assistant, and even in our homes in our appliances like robot vacuums -- but with rapid further advancements and the surge in popularity in using AI to perform jobs we rely on, it has become a far more...

If you’re trying to sell your home, you want your property to stand out in the crowd for all the right reasons. You only have a short period of time to make a potential buyer to fall in love with your home and you don’t want any minor faults to put them off, especially if they’re easily avoidable, and sometimes the most valuable things you can do to improve your home’s appeal are simple and easy...

You’re probably aware of the concept of home staging, even if you’ve not heard the term – there’s an entire genre of television programs dedicated to it! Essentially, home staging, also known as property styling or property presentation, is the act of preparing a home and unleashing its full potential to attract buyers and get you the best price. According to UK property...

When it comes time to looking for a new house, you want to get the most out of every viewing you go to. You have limited time to make an assessment of one of the biggest commitments in your life. Sometimes you can get that instant gut feeling about a place, but for a more in-depth way of working out whether a property is right for you, here are our top tips of getting the most out of you house...