Home and Living
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
Using art to define a space
Using the right artwork is crucial to define a space and add drama to an interior (or exterior!) It can act as a back drop for furniture and bring a new dimension to large open wall space, whilst adding intimacy and personality. It’s now relatively inexpensive to purchase large pieces of art, due to the…
Alex Evans
Controlling Kids Clutter For Viewings
Keeping kids clutter under control can seem like a never ending task. Over time well meaning gifts, hand-me-downs and little keepsakes start to pile up and take over. I recommend regular ‘culling’ sessions to stay on top of things. You could even make this into a game , explaining that donating to charity is a…
Alex Evans
Home Buyers Drainage Surveys – On the rise and here’s why !
Always use NADC Certified Drainage Surveyors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMG_kMf4GWU In recent times Home Buyers Drainage Surveys have become common place across the UK and Ireland. Building surveyors now recognise the true importance of these surveys and advise clients buying domestic homes and commercial buildings to ensure that they have a drain survey carried out by a fully…
Alex Evans
Home improvement tips for the wine lovers
If you’re a bit like me, and have a little addiction to wine, you will understand that your home can really showcase your obsession. There are a few ways you can improve your home whilst keeping wine in mind. Check out some of our tips below to really make your home stand out. Kitchen The…
Buying a property through auction
Auctions can be a great way to snap up a bargain. It is a quick and cost effective method when buying a property. However, it is important that you understand the process and are prepared for the issues that may lie ahead. Before the auction The first step to take is to look on the…
Alex Evans
Hunting for a home? The first time buyers guide
As we all know climbing onto the property ladder can be a difficult task. It can be a very overwhelming experience because you can get lost in mountains of paperwork and sometimes you are unsure of what you are even doing. Using a guide to determine the process can really help you work out the…
Alex Evans
How to Sell an Empty House
If you want to make an actual sale, keep in mind that most of the time the sale will be that of an actually empty home. There are quite a few things you can do to ensure your sale will go well, but few of them will make a difference if you don’t know what…
Alex Evans
Buying from Auction: My 10 Top Tips for Auction Day!
As the property auction calendar hots up, here are my Top 10 Tips for what you need to do on Auction Day: 1. Bring two forms of identification (passport or driving license with photo and a recent utility bill), your cheque book or debit card and all your banking details, as well as your solicitor’s…
Alex Evans
Period Property Vs New Build – Which is Best?
With a plethora of modern housing being built to meet the demand of buyers, we decided to weigh up whether new build properties with the latest architectural insights were as popular as older, traditional properties. We have discovered that a large proportion of the population are quick to mention the adjective ‘period’ when describing their…
Alex Evans
Top 5 deposit-friendly decorating tips for renters
Whilst renting definitely has its fair share of perks, at times it doesn’t feel like home as you can’t have all the personal touches you want to add. The last thing you want is to create lots of holes in your walls and anger your landlord. However, don’t feel at a loss, our decorating tips…
Alex Evans
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…
Alex Evans