Home and Living
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
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…
Alex Evans
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…
Alex Evans
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….
Alex Evans