Home and Living
Investigating the Conservatory Trend
The first conservatories were grand, standalone structures that housed exotic plants that needed a warmer climate and more sunlight in order to grow. These were large greenhouses in botanical gardens, like the ones seen at Kew Gardens, first formally opened in 1759. Why similar but pared-down structures eventually made it onto the back of every…
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Property Investment & Interior Design Trends for 2019
Are you looking to redesign rooms in your home? Make your home look like it was professionally decorated with these 6 luxury interior design trends that we’re over the moon about. Perhaps you are in the property renovation game and looking to increase value and salability of your property flipping purchase and want to hone…
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5 Houseplants to add value to your home
There are many ways to de-stress at home from yoga to music with many other options in between (myself, I to enjoy a fine glass of wine to sort my stress levels). A favourite for many, and looking around my house we must think along the same lines, are house hold plants offering a natural…
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Staging Your Home for Sale in Autumn/ Winter 2018
Many people believe that autumn and winter can be difficult times to lure potential buyers to homes for viewings. However, although everyone’s plans are dominated by the festive season in early December, you’ll also face less marketplace competition, which can make the selling process easier. But, without the bright lights and warmth of summer evenings,…
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What’s more stressful than your day job?
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the things involved in running your home then looking at the latest research done by Hoppy, you’re definitely not alone. In fact, some of us (36%) find running a home more stressful than our daily jobs. Over 40% of those polled said they viewed chores like a second…
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How to layer your bathroom lighting
When it comes to bathroom design, sanitary ware and tiles may be your first area of consideration. Arguably more important, though, is to get your bathroom lighting right. That’s because this space in your home is so much more than just a functional place for your daily ablutions. Bathrooms are our home sanctuaries, our havens…
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How to Care for and Repair Old Timber Floors
I really do love those old oak floor boards that grace some property, in can give such character and charm to each room they grace and in my mind also add value. It is though very important on the quality of the flooring such as oak or pine and what condition it is in –…
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Which type of pool is right for your home?
Are you interested in having a pool constructed for your home? Swimming pools are becoming more popular across the UK and now could be the perfect time to have one installed. But you will be faced with a huge range of options on the types of pool available – so how do you know which…
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5 Reasons to Invest in Real Estate
There has never been a better time to invest in real estate than 2018. You can make some outstanding long-term returns by investing the right way. And in 2018 the right way is to invest in real estate. Investing in real estate doesn’t necessarily mean actually buying property. Of course that is the most common…
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Real Estate Investment Coaching Program: Expert Tips to Become a Better Broker
Real estate today is a budding market, not just because of the way modern markets work but also because there are plenty of opportunities that you could tap for profit. If you want to be a better broker, it’s best that you observe how your fellow brokers perform in the industries they choose. You may…
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Free the spirit: How to embrace maximalist interior design at home
Minimalism has been reigning supreme over the last decade or so. Clean lines, utilitarian design, simple furnishings, neutral colour schemes and the general absence of fuss and clutter has been characterising our home styles for so long that we’ve almost forgotten that there is an alternative to the philosophy of less being more. But no…
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The rush to remortgage before Brexit deadline
With Brexit looming and the uncertainty that goes along with it, many are unsure with what will happen once it has happened and what will be the state of the economy. Due to this reason, a lot of people are wanting to remortgage either to make home improvements, or to (which is the most likely…
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7 Tips to Making Your Home worth More When Selling
What does real estate and Bohemian wine glasses have in common? Their ability to cough up a profit when sold. It is a known fact that only an attractive home would fetch more when sold than an unattractive. But it goes beyond just a few new paint and planting flowers on the outside. In order…
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3 Ways to Turn That Inherited House into Money
Often, when you inherit a home, it’s because of the passing of a parent or grandparent. These are sad times and although you treasure that home they’ve left you, you have no real use for it. By this point in your life, you are probably married with a home of your own and have no…
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Selling Your Home in Arsenal
Five Simple Steps to a Stress-Free Sale Putting your property on the market can be a daunting task. A methodical approach is key to a successful sale. Moving house is one of the most exciting experiences in life. But it can also be among the most stressful. In fact, when the latest iteration of the…
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