Home and Living
Have you considered Vines for your land?
Many people will be sitting on land here in the UK, much of which will have zero opportunity for planning permission or upgrading from green belt to brownfield. I know of many people who have forestry for taxation purposes and others may have loaned their land to farmers for crops or livestock. Have you though…
Christopher Walkey
The right furniture to sell your home.
Depending on market conditions, you may have to make that bit more of an effort to help to sell your property or if you are looking to achieve a higher price and attract greater interest from your viewings. People’s requirements of property has changed over recent years with things such as commuter time to London…
Christopher Walkey
Property seekers care about their commute costs, do you?
Property seekers don’t just need to know the cost of the place, but the cost of living in it, which is why most property sites show energy performance certificates. Whilst helpful, it’s still missing a major part of daily life for most people – commuting to and from work. As commute costs can be the…
Alex Evans
Selecting the most appropriate Estate Agent to sell your Property.
I thought that for the title I would put ‘selecting the most appropriate‘ over what we’d normally see with ‘finding the best‘. If you are looking for a new estate agent to deal with your property then it can be complicated as at times there is too much choice and we must be careful not…
Christopher Walkey
77 Top Tips when presenting your Home for Sale:
Having worked in the industry of UK Estate Agency now for five year, I have seen, heard and read about many great tips when it comes to presenting your property for sale / rent. Thought it a good idea to collate some of the better ones that I have shared out over the years in…
Christopher Walkey
Before and after party cleaning tips
Hosting a party for your friends is great! However, the clear up isn’t. Clearing up is usually the last thing on your mind with a hangover. BEFORE EVENT CLEANING Start clean. Not only will your lovely, sparkling home impress guests, but it will make your life a lot easier when it comes to cleaning up…
Alex Evans
Indulge yourself in Wallpaper.
I am sure that the mention of wallpaper when it comes to decorating our properties will make many think back to our older family members we had 1970 80 or even 90’s who had heavily patterned or loudly flowered designs or maybe even the dreaded wood chipped. Don’t tell me you had flock wallpaper too…
Christopher Walkey
FIRST TIME BUYERS AND #SMARTHOME LIVING.
The excitement of owning your first home is hard to compete with. You’re finally on the property ladder, free from renting, landlords and house sharing. As you look round your new purchase thinking about new wallpaper, kitchens and flooring you should also be considering how do I make this home smarter. Follow our helpful tips…
Alex Evans
Top Tips in the event of a weather related Property claim.
Top Tips in the Event of a claim relating to weather from your Primecover Team and BIBA • Notify your insurance provider; at the earliest opportunity, call your insurance broker or insurer to tell them of the damage. If your Insurance Broker Office is closed you will be able to find the claims number for…
Alex Evans
Easy Home Staging For Quick Sell: Giving it a look that buyers can’t overlook.
“If first impression is last impression, home staging cannot be taken casually. It’s first and most probably a last way to show off its irresistible beauty with some creative ways of home dressing to make it sold out quickly at expected price.” Are you looking ahead to put your home on sale but unable to…
Alex Evans
Things to think about when renovating a property.
If you are thinking about renovating a property, there are many things to consider. If it is a property which you are looking to live in, you might focus more on the interior design and creating your dream home. If you are thinking about renting it out, you might want to make it look good…
Alex Evans
Are you in the moving mindset?
Have you ever tried to lose weight? I know lot’s of my friends have. Many of them started with diet fads in their 20’s. We are now all approaching our 40’s and most of us have failed miserably. Sure we lose a few pounds, however ultimately most of us pile it back on. And so…
Alex Evans
TOP TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR HOME IN THE WINTER.
As winter looms ever closer, many face a difficult decision about selling their home. In years gone by, before property videos and online marketing dominated our lives, selling in the winter was an absolute last resort! Nowadays, buyers, or shall we say ‘serious buyers’ will not think twice about going online and viewing as many…
Alex Evans
A playful approach to the issue of home ownership ‘Game of Homes’.
Ever played a game of monopoly and realise how frustrated you get with other game players? Okay, so it’s only a game, but what monopoly represents is the competitiveness and frustration buying a property can pose. With every game, there are pitfalls and in reality buying a property, whether it be a house or flat…
Alex Evans
“Housing Crisis”
The “Housing Crisis” is now that bad that The Prime Minister has made it clear that “heads will roll” if there is a failure to get more homes built and reverse the decline in home ownership over the next few years.” Isabel Hardman reportedly says in an article in The Times, “Some ministers have been…
Allen Walkey