Posts by Alex Evans
Top tips for sharing costs when renting with housemates
Renting with other people is a great idea where you can not only make new friends or take on a new adventure with old ones, but you can also share home costs. They can make the financial burden of home rental a lot easier to bear. But remember – it is important to sit down…
Read MoreHow Do Mortgage Lenders Respond to Japanese Knotweed on a Property?
When purchasing a house it is obvious that the potential buyer would get a surveyor to check the condition of the property and estimate its value. But what if the surveyor discovered the house (which the buyer thought would be his/her perfect home) contains Japanese Knotweed? How would mortgage lenders respond to a property with…
Read MoreSimple Landlords Insurance reveals top reasons for buy-to-let insurance claims
Storm damage, burst pipes and damage from break-ins were the top reasons that buy-to-let property investors made an insurance claim, new figures released today by Simple Landlords Insurance reveal. These findings highlight why landlords should take insurance seriously to protect their investments Simple analysed data from over 100,000 policies to compile the data on the…
Read More5 tips to battle that clutter
We all know that sometimes we can be hoarders. The excuses are always the same: – I may fit in it one day – It’s organised chaos I swear – I’ll do it when I have more time I know myself that I usually keep things that I don’t use, which I either think are…
Read MoreHow To Save Money With Tumble Dryer Tips
Tumble dryers can cost up to £139 to run per year which is an added extra to the bill pile. However, this can be incredibly reduced to as low as only £30 per year. You can do this by buying an A rated machine, most tumble dryers are C grade and can go down to…
Read More5 ways to add value to your home with green solutions
Eco-friendly homes are becoming very popular as more and more people opt to move into a home that can protect the natural world, reduce their energy bills and save them money. If you’re looking to move in the future or if your property is currently on the market, you need to make sure that you…
Read MoreKitchen Staging – Clutter Clearing Series
I can’t deny that I’m not a happy hoarder, but I’m also a neat freak, which is a rare combination as usually never the twain shall meet! After years of strategy I feel I’ve managed create systems for merging my ever expanding collection of stylist props and flea market finds, with looking streamlined and minimal.…
Read MoreTransform your home!
Struggling to make your property appealing and sellable? Have you been dying to create something magical to your property? Don’t worry we are here to help – we have got five top tips to make both your indoor and outdoor features attractive and transform your space into something magnificent! But what is attractive? Most buyers…
Read MoreShabby Chic your furniture!
Never heard of upcycling your furniture before? Well it’s this great new trend that involves turning your beloved old fittings into shabby chic style goodness! Interior design has changed over the years, from bleak minimalism to the current beautiful vintage look and let’s be honest the home is where the heart is so you want…
Read MoreOne skill that will help every estate agent to win more business.
In the world of sales, what is the one crucial skill you need to be hugely successful? When looking for new staff what is the one skill that you should look for that you know will pay dividends? When looking at giving someone a promotion, what skill should they have if they are to lead…
Read MoreWhat to expect when you’re exchanging!
As I know myself, finalising your property purchase can be a huge waiting game. You are at the final hurdle to clambering onto the property ladder and it can be a very stressful time. We have compiled the final steps, to help ensure that your purchase runs smoothly. Exchanging Contracts “How do I exchange contracts…
Read MoreSpring signals a superb time to sell you property
After our drizzly, bleak winter, the tulips and daffodils are beginning to reappear from their hibernation, gesturing to the arrival of spring. The longer days and freshly blooming gardens play a pivotal role in why spring is unquestionably the best time to sell your property. Not only does a property look more attractive and inviting…
Read MoreHow You Can Use the ‘Coming Soon’ Technique to Generate More Property Interest.
I was recently talking to a US based realtor who is using one incredibly simple method to attract huge interest for new property listings. This is something most estate agents likely do on a somewhat regular basis. However putting this tactic into practise as part of your marketing strategy could prove particularly effective. It involves…
Read MoreWhen is the right time to upgrade your website?
Knowing when to upgrade your website is tricky, sometimes you can get too comfortable with the same website when you look at it every day and what may seem ok to you looks outdated to anyone landing on your website. We normally recommend to our clients to upgrade their site every 2 years in order…
Read MoreDo you really ‘Love thy neighbour’?
You either love them or loathe them; they can either be a good friend, look after your pets when you’re away or they can be your worst nightmare. And for many of us a problem with our neighbour can make our lives a misery. But for every bad neighbour you have, you will have a…
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