Home and Living
Everybody needs good neighbours…but new survey reveals we haven’t all got them
Three-quarters say they live on a friendly street and over half (51%) of us socialise with our neighbours But 56% have argued with neighbours and at least a quarter of those (27%) say they have argued many times London, Northern Ireland and the North East say they have the friendliest streets A new survey* by Sarah…
Christopher Walkey
Is your hallway dull and uninviting?
Need some hallway ideas? Your corridor deserves to be a stylish room of its own! It’s the first thing a guest sees when they walk through your door, so you want to make sure that you’re sending out a warm and welcoming message. Hallways aren’t always high on the list of decorating priorities, but don’t…
Alex Evans
3 Key things to remember when selling your home through an Online estate agent
While house prices have begun to decline in recent weeks, experts are optimistic that both demand and property values will gather momentum during the summer. So even though just 10% of chartered surveyors reported a rise in the level of demand for real estate in April (compared with 47% in March), the warmer weather and…
Christopher Walkey
What are you doing when your children fly the nest?
It’s finally that time. Your children have flown the nest and purchased a place of their own. We know it can be hard thinking about your children not living with you but we have 6 uplifting ideas to put you back in a happy mood. Have you ever thought about what you’re going to do…
Alex Evans
Five home upgrades that can really pay off
Almost half of Brits plan to give their home a makeover in the next year and they will spend an average of £3,342 on these projects. But not all these jobs will add value to their homes. If you would like to boost your property’s value, make sure these home upgrades are on your to-do…
Alex Evans
Top 10 hacks to simplify your house move
Are you thinking of moving house but cannot deal with the hassle? Instead of thinking of it as a ‘big pack up’, think positive. We have some great tips to make sure your new adventure goes as smoothly as possible… Wrap up your wardrobe Let’s be honest, most of us women have enough clothes to…
Alex Evans
How to unpack quickly and easily
So, you are finally in your new home after relocation. Or that is what you think. There is still unpacking left to worry about. It is a task that takes a fair amount of time. With so many people struggling with tight schedules, it can be hard to address every aspect. It is wise to…
Why homeowners can be forced to pay for church repairs
Church of England services may be attracting record-low attendances, but one Westminster estate agent warns a law that has its roots in medieval times could still see homeowners being forced to pay for the upkeep of their local place of worship. Garton Jones Westminster Estate Agents says chancel repair liability is an ancient interest still…
Garden Updates to Add Year Round Value
According to on-line reports after the basics of location and price the garden is the third most popular reason why a buyer would fall in love with a property. We don’t always get fantastic weather here in the UK, but is seems we still crave outside space. Therefore to me its incredibly important to make…
Alex Evans
What Should I Contemplate When Buying a Property
Making the decision to move into a new home is often coined as the ‘big one,’ and is accompanied by some very considered deliberations. So what do you need to think about when scouting out a new property, and what are the most important things to contemplate? We explain the top 9 factors that we…
Alex Evans
House Flipping Basics Guide
In the field of estate management and investments, the act of house flipping has been going on since there has been such a business, but making use of this would take experience and skill if you want actual success. So what is house flipping? At its core it is the practice of purchasing property, renovating…
Alex Evans
Small Garden Ideas for Spring
Finally we have some sunshine! This week sees a marked change in the weather, so what better time than to start thinking about building your summer garden. A herb garden is both beautiful and useful, with the benefit of being generally low maintenance. Why not create a garden wall using a mixture of pots. I’ve…
Alex Evans
How to become a property millionaire
Making your first million from property investments The number of £1 million homes will triple by 2030, so now is the time invest in property to become a millionaire. Find out how to begin your personal property portfolio. New research from Santander shows that the number of UK homes worth more than a £1 million…
Christopher Walkey
How safe is your home?
Keeping your home and family safe is one of the things which you strive for in life. But sometimes when you move to a new area, it can be a bit daunting knowing how to keep your home safe. There is always talk around your local neighbourhood or street about crime and that can make…
Alex Evans
Getting prepared and planning for a house move
There is no doubt about it; moving house is probably one the hardest things you will ever do in life and it can bring about so much stress and chaos in your life. Although you would like to think moving to a new home is going to be a fun and exciting adventure, the fact…
Alex Evans