Home and Living
5 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…
How 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…
5 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…
Double glazing: is it worth it?
Double glazing is made of two panes of glass separated by a cavity filled with inert gas. It’s a very popular choice when renovating a property, even more so when the end goal is to put it on the market, as double glazed windows offer serious thermal and acoustic advantages with undeniably great insulation properties….
Christopher Walkey
Kitchen 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….
Transform 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…
Shabby 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…
3 top ways to make house buyers say WOW
Every estate agent wants a ‘killer room’, the kind of spot in a house that will let them close a deal there and then, killing any ambiguity in a buyer’s head and making a seller’s bank fuller than Scrooge McDuck’s bank vault. You won’t find these killer features in every property. Indeed, some homes look…
What 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…
Spring 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…
Do 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…
Families are transforming their homes to make room for their boomerang kids
Growing numbers of families are turning their downstairs rooms into living accommodation for their grown-up children. A record 3.3million people aged 20 to 34 still live with their parents and worryingly, this is increasing. But this isn’t just new bedrooms for the grown-up children; many people are opting to create these rooms for their elderly…
Qualities to Look for in Estate Agents.
There are many reasons why you would want to work with a professional estate agent, specifically for tasks you will not be able to handle on your lonesome. Before you can deal with the purchase and sales of any given property you will need to have a fine understanding of the market in a way…
Home Selling Hacks.
TOP 10 Home Selling Hacks… Remove Big Furniture Big furniture can make your home feel pokey and small… no secret there! Your buyers want their new home to feel light, airy & spacious, so remember the simple things and dress your home to suit what the buyers want to see… Remember: you can always put…
First Time Buyers will need to save an extra 4.22% of their wages
According to Nationwide’s latest House Price Index, the UK average house price is now £200,251. Average annual salary in the UK is £26,500 which equates to a First Time Buyer needing to save up 76% of their annual salary just to cover the 10% deposit. The Hays Group reports that wages will rise 2.5% this…