Did you know that summer is a fantastic time of year to sell your home? With the housing market still in steady boom, gone is the notion that springtime is the best time to sell. Things have changed. No longer do businesses shut up shop with a ‘Gone Fishing’ sign over the summer months. Post…Read More→

As the Queen celebrates an incredible 70 years on the throne, and we enjoy a weekend of bunting, red, white and blue cupcakes, and Britishness, join us as we take a look at how property has evolved over the last 70 years. 1950s – Brutalist architecture and the birth of low-cost housing As Queen Elizabeth…Read More→

Are you sitting comfortably, in your dream home? If not, why not? Spring has officially arrived, lambs are bleating, flowers are in bloom, and the housing market is still in full boom. Now is the time to start picturing that dream home. What does it look like? Is it larger than your current home, or…Read More→

With bated breath, we’ve all been waiting for the bubble to burst when it comes to house prices. But as the gigantic imbalance between supply and demand keeps the seesaw firmly weighed down in favour of the seller, is now the time to exhale and give consideration to whether or not now is a good…Read More→

Read that again! For better, or worse, first impressions are packed with power. When it comes to presenting your home on the open market – you won’t get a second chance to wow.   Just like the modern age of internet dating – once your face (or home) is out there, there’s no going back….Read More→

With Nationwide reporting a double-digit rise for house prices last November – up to 10% from 9.9% in October, and Zoopla predicting further increases to house prices, that old saying that it’s ‘better to sell in spring’ seems increasingly redundant.   If you’re itching to get on the market, there’s no need to let winter’s chill…Read More→

Christmas is upon us once more, with New Year hot on its heels. In a year where the world has witnessed so much change, have you stopped to consider the changes that have taken place within your own household? The pandemic saw many of us working from home – a change that looks to be…Read More→

After muted celebrations in 2020, this year we’ve been counting down the days until we can indulge in all the festivities and traditions that we missed out on last year. But with the entire country eager to throw themselves into the seasonal spirit, it’s all the more reason to plan ahead and fill your calendar…Read More→

We’re all familiar with the expression ‘if walls could talk’. When it comes to selling your home, wouldn’t it just be brilliant if they could? Your kitchen could chatter away about how it is designed in the perfect triangle of functionality between stove, sink and fridge for ease of use; the curtains could flap away…Read More→

With the stamp duty holiday officially coming to an end on September 30th 2021, October sees a return to normality for home buyers when it comes to paying tax. But, let’s break the facts, figures and terminology down to answer the question that’s on everyone’s lips: how will the end of the stamp duty holiday…Read More→