Kill your bills: turn a period property into a high-performance eco home.
While buyers love heritage and character, they’re asking more and more questions on viewings about energy efficiency and running costs. The savings on bills and the return on investment are greater and faster than ever, so let’s see how you can lock in the heat and protect your home’s future market value.
Valentine’s day 2022
The first Valentine’s Day was in the year 496, so marking the day itself is a very old tradition. It’s thought to have originated from a Roman festival, called Lupercalia in the middle of February – officially marking the start of springtime. In ancient Rome, there were at least three Christian martyrs were named Valentine, […]
Hesitant to sell? Should you find a home first, or find a buyer now?
People have been achieving extraordinary prices for their homes, with the Government’s official figures showing a national increase in property values around 20% between January 2020 and December 2021. With life-changing sums just waiting to be had, you’d think homeowners would be jumping at the chance to sell. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Consultancy […]
Changing rooms: relaunch your home with a different look.
Most people delay replacing furniture until after moving, often because they see everyone else doing the same thing. Despite being perfectly normal, it isn’t always the best option. New furniture can help sell your home, so if any of your existing pieces are looking tired and destined for eBay when you move, look at what you can replace now.
Buy. Revamp. Rent. Repeat: For sustainable Lettings success.
With tenancies getting longer and renting becoming a lifestyle choice, tenants are looking for high-quality homes to live in for longer. By meeting this continually growing demand, you’ll achieve higher rents and grow a profitable long-term business. Finding suitable homes to renovate, getting the specification right, and having the finance in place for the purchase and works are essential elements of any successful project. So here’s our comprehensive guide to the “buy, revamp, rent, repeat” system used by many successful landlords.
2022 design trends: our guide to what’s in store for home decor next year
Whether you’re getting ready to sell, planning the decor for your next home, or simply looking for a new look, read on for 2022’s key design developments to be up-to-date and thoroughly on-trend.
Nowhere to go: you found a buyer but can’t find a home. What Now?
If you’ve been thinking of selling your home, the idea that you won’t have somewhere to go could mean you’ve put your moving plans on ice. And if you’ve already found a buyer, but you’re having little or no luck finding a place to buy, you might be wondering if your move will fall apart.
The good news is that all is very far from lost!
Autumn advantages: five gold selling secrets of the underrated season.
Autumn gets a bad rap as a season for selling your home. It’s always pushed back behind the blossom of spring, the sunshine of summer, and the festive magic of winter. But Autumn is what you might call the hidden gem of seasons to sell.
Move by Christmas: sell your home and be in your new place by the end of the year.
Right now, you can use the last weeks of summer to secure a buyer when your home looks its best before autumn kicks in. And using the time-saving tips in this week’s blog, you can fast-track your move to completion before Santa makes his rounds.
Magic moments: make your home an unforgettable viewing experience.
To paraphrase a quote from the film Steel Magnolias: “what separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorise!” Was ever a truer word spoken? Make your home the one buyers remember.