Mon 02 Sep 2024
Whether you’re extending your home to sell or extending to stay, adding more space can transform how you live and boost your sale price when it’s time to move.…
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Mon 19 Aug 2024
At the last count, 8-10% of the UK were thought to be empty nesters (parents whose children have all left), and the initial change brings up mixed emotions. Everything from grief, to relief.…
Mon 05 Aug 2024
The phrase “timing is everything” can be applied to every major decision in life, but how is it relevant to your move?…
Mon 22 Jul 2024
With so much happening in the UK over the summer, there’s really no need to fly overseas for a change of scenery or a refreshing break.…
Mon 08 Jul 2024
Whether you’re going upmarket to a bigger place, relocating for work or schools, or even downsizing from a longtime family home, selling for the first time is an exciting prospect in your life’s next chapter. …
Mon 24 Jun 2024
There’s no better season for improving your home than the summer. …
Mon 10 Jun 2024
If moving home is anything, it's a massive to-do list! Jobs to do right now, others in the future, and plenty of opportunity to wonder what you've missed.…
Mon 27 May 2024
You’ve been on the market for a while, followed your agent’s advice on price, and had plenty of viewings, but nothing ever comes of them. Where do you go from here?…
Mon 13 May 2024
Whether you're planning to sell in the brightest months or dreaming of long days and balmy evenings outdoors at home, May is the perfect moment to start planting for summer.…
Mon 29 Apr 2024
Whether your home is already on the market or about to go up for sale, making sure it looks the part for viewings, even at short notice, is the way to get it sold.…
Mon 15 Apr 2024
People outgrow their homes for all sorts of reasons, from pure practicalities to aspirational dreams. Maybe your family’s growing, you're thinking about schools, or you can simply afford to go upmarket.…
Mon 01 Apr 2024
Daffodils, bluebells, and tulips are out in force, and bare branches are filling with leaves and blossom: it must be spring!…
Mon 18 Mar 2024
Imagine putting your home on the market in spring, then missing the two best seasons to get the best price, and finally selling for less money in winter - how disappointing would that feel?…
Mon 04 Mar 2024
Even though it can add thousands to your selling price and give you more space to enjoy, decluttering can feel like a mountain to climb.…
Mon 19 Feb 2024
You're not alone if you think the way homes are advertised needs a jolly good shake-up, and that's exactly what's happening with the new trading standards rules.…
Mon 05 Feb 2024
Style and comfort are the perfect combination for every home - not just for quality moments, but also for adding value when you want to move.…
Mon 22 Jan 2024
The start of every year brings new energy to the property market, so if you had no luck selling your home in 2023, take comfort that hope is still on the horizon.…
Mon 08 Jan 2024
Well-styled homes consistently sell for the highest prices, and if you're planning to move this year, January is the perfect time to bag some designer bargains and stage your home to perfection.…
Mon 25 Dec 2023
Yes, there’s turkey to finish, new gadgets to play with and chocolate for days, but what happens next?…
Mon 27 Nov 2023
If your home has been on the market for a while, something probably needs to change to get your move underway.…
Mon 13 Nov 2023
"Whatever you have in your rooms, think first of the walls" - wise words indeed from pattern and textile god William Morris (and nobody could call his designs neutral).…
Tue 31 Oct 2023
With more than 9 out of 10 buyers searching for a property online, the way your home appears on websites like Rightmove and Zoopla directly impacts your chances of a sale.…
Tue 17 Oct 2023
Autumn is the season of magic and mayhem for selling your home.…
Tue 03 Oct 2023
There probably isn't a homeowner alive who doesn't have a list of little jobs that need doing.…
Tue 19 Sep 2023
The first step in preparing to sell your home is speaking to estate agents about its current value and how you can maximise your sale price.…
Wed 06 Sep 2023
What would you think if we said you could attract wealthier buyers, sell your home faster, and achieve a higher price without a major investment?…
Mon 21 Aug 2023
September often brings a flood of property to the market, but you can get ahead of the game by preparing to sell in August.…
Tue 08 Aug 2023
Summer holidays are always too short for children, but for adults, they seem to go on forever.…
Tue 01 Aug 2023
Mon 24 Jul 2023
When the property market takes an uncertain turn, it can throw your moving plans into doubt.…
Sun 09 Jul 2023
Price is everything when selling your home. It doesn’t matter where you live, what you live in or what condition it’s in - if the price is wrong, you’ll be out of pocket or stuck where you are. …
Mon 26 Jun 2023
Tue 13 Jun 2023
Not every part of your home is created equal, and some have a quantifiably higher value than others. …
Sun 28 May 2023
It seemed so exciting when your home first went on the market. You were full of anticipation around people coming to view, and your agent sounded convincing when they said they had buyers waiting. …
Tue 16 May 2023
How do you feel about adding thousands to your home without making a single improvement?…
Mon 01 May 2023
You've picked your estate agent, you're chuffed with your photos and description, and your home is priced to precision. Now all that's left is your viewings - what can go wrong?…
Mon 17 Apr 2023
Power couples, dynamic duos, dream teams… every goal is easier to reach when you've got someone on your side. Selling your home is no different, and by working closely with your estate agent, you're far more likely to sell faster, secure the right buyer, and have a smoother sale.…
Mon 03 Apr 2023
Pushing your home's value to its full potential can make your next move bigger and better. That could mean more space, a larger garden, or a swisher location than you thought was possible. But where do you start?…
Mon 20 Mar 2023
Moving home with your family is a momentous time, especially when it involves changing schools. And although it can be challenging for everyone, it can also be an exciting new chapter.…
Mon 06 Mar 2023
Spring has been the most popular season to buy and sell a home for as long as we can remember, and with good reason. …
Mon 20 Feb 2023
Of all the reasons for moving home, downsizing can be the most overwhelming. It doesn’t matter if your home has become unmanageable or even if you know that moving to a smaller space will improve your life: just thinking about it can be incredibly daunting.…
Mon 06 Feb 2023
Not every home sells for its full potential value, and that’s often because the finest features are either hidden or under-presented. But you can add many thousands to your sale price simply by showing off what’s already there.…
Mon 23 Jan 2023
How do you feel about the property market right now? It's peak prediction season in the press, with daily claims from experts that house prices are about to fall off a cliff, stagnate or even slowly rise. We know that most of these predictions will be wrong, but which ones?…
Mon 09 Jan 2023
What are your big plans this year? Fitness, wealth, travel, something else? Change is always in the air when January arrives.…
Mon 26 Dec 2022
Survived the work Christmas party - tick. Aced the Christmas shopping - tick. Overindulged at Christmas dinner - tick. Now you’ve successfully completed every yuletide tradition, what are your plans for the rest of the year?…
Mon 12 Dec 2022
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so isn't it a bit soon to be talking about moving home next summer?…
Mon 28 Nov 2022
If 2022 is anything to go by, 2023 could be the year that selling homes off-market hits the mainstream.…
Mon 14 Nov 2022
After the clocks go back and the nights start earlier, viewings at your home happen in a whole new light.…
Tue 01 Nov 2022
Even though many lenders lowered their mortgage rates last week, we all face a bumpy road ahead.…
Mon 17 Oct 2022
It doesn't always work out with your first choice of estate agent. …
Mon 03 Oct 2022
Well, that was quite a week for the property market! Although it’s always a hot topic in the press, the amount of coverage last week was completely off the scale.…
Mon 19 Sep 2022
Imagine if you could increase your sale price by up to 8% with just a shopping list and a weekend.…
Mon 05 Sep 2022
The property market is a funny old world. …
Mon 22 Aug 2022
As our parks and gardens bake to a crisp, luscious green lawns are starting to feel like a distant memory.…
Mon 08 Aug 2022
After 2022's heatwave with temperatures over 40°C, and 2021's freeze where the mercury dropped as low as -23°C, our homes are having to deal with changing weather.…
Mon 25 Jul 2022
We might be in the middle of July with the hottest temperatures on record, but did you know it's only 153 days until Christmas Day? If you think it's too soon to mention it, bear with us!…
Sun 10 Jul 2022
With the summer holiday season fast approaching, you're probably looking forward to getting some sun, having a rest and exploring somewhere new.…
Mon 27 Jun 2022
Long summer days aren’t only for sizzling barbecues, seaside escapes and watching Wimbledon; they’re also when homes look their best. …
Mon 13 Jun 2022
With prices still rising and very few homes on the market, it seems incredible that 1 in 20 asking prices were slashed in May. The figures from Zoopla show an average drop of 9% (or £22,500); the biggest discount margin for 18 months.…
Mon 30 May 2022
If you've decided you want to move, you could be thinking the same as thousands of other homeowners: there's nothing on the market, so you'll wait to put your home up for sale until you find your next one.…
Mon 16 May 2022
"As soon as I saw the photo, I knew it was the one"…
Tue 03 May 2022
If you thought you'd missed the boat for a family move this year, the good news is you've still got time. With the speed of the current market, you can sell your home and be in your new one by the end of the school holidays.…
Mon 18 Apr 2022
With the end of April comes the end of frosts, so nows the perfect time to lay the groundwork of a beautiful spring and summer garden.…
Mon 04 Apr 2022
As the spring 2022 property market begins, Nationwide Building Society has reported a 14% year-on-year price increase for March, up again from the 12% already reported in February.…
Tue 22 Mar 2022
Have you ever known the costs of utility bills to be such a massive conversation?…
Sun 13 Mar 2022
Of all the different things buyers ask for when looking for a home (from the style, to the location, to the price), two things transcend everything: light and space.…
Mon 28 Feb 2022
No matter how neat and tidy they are, people always ask us how their home should look on viewings and whether they can improve their presentation.…
Mon 20 Dec 2021
It's the middle of November, and your thoughts are probably turning to putting your feet up for Christmas. But with the new year just six weeks off, it's also natural and exciting to look forward to new beginnings, so what better time to start thinking about your decor for 2022?…
Mon 28 Dec 2020
The weeks either side of New Year always involve some sort of clearing out. Whether you've hosted over the season, been a guest somewhere else or stayed at home for a quiet one, there are cards, wrapping, boxes and bottles to throw out, and decorations to take down and put away.…
Mon 16 Nov 2020
Gardens get a raw deal at Christmas. While everyone's thinking about getting together with family and friends, gardens and balconies are left out in the cold, cut off and forgotten behind the curtains with not so much as a passing glance before March.…