Short Leases and How to Deal with Them
Almost every flat in England and Wales is leasehold. This means that there is (not surprisingly) a lease in place that allows use of the property and deals with such…
Garden Inspiration for Summer from Pinterest
With Summer finally upon us (and it’s been a long wait!) a lot of people feel the need to give their garden a make over. We take a look at…
Three Things Your Estate Agent Must Have
We get asked all the time by people “come on, you’re in the know, how can I choose a decent estate agent or are they all just the same?” Well,…
The Spring Cleaning Checklist
If you’re looking to sell your home or achieve a quick house sale then now might be the best time to start ticking off the Spring cleaning checklist! It might…
Rightmove House Price Index – February 2016
Rightmove have released their monthly house price index and the news is split between good and bad. Demand and Prices at Historic All-Time High as the Year of First Time…
Home Gyms – The Best and Worst
Everyone hates going to the gym, the queues, the smell and the heat. That’s why these health conscious individuals have built some of the best and worst home gyms we…
Beat The Cold Snap: Five Ways to Winter Proof Your Home
There’s a lot of talk how warm this Winter has been but of course temperatures only need to drop to zero to potentially freeze water in pipes and cause all…
How to Spot An Up And Coming Area
With prices through the roof in recent years, spotting an area yet to achieve its full potential could be the key to moving further up the property ladder than you…
Common Housing Defects And How to Spot Them
Whether you are buying a property for your own occupation, to house a relative, or as an investment (buy-to-let), there are a number of common things you should look out…
Millions of Mailers – It’s Time to Feel Sorry for Estate Agents
Have you noticed that recently you’ve been inundated by letters and leaflets from estate agents offering you free valuations, free selling fees, free solicitors, cheap fees, competitions and no end…