Blog: Property

Making mistakes is a part of life: many can be laughed off, but others are more serious. And for landlords, there can be legal and financial consequences for getting things wrong. When we’re asked to take over a rental home by...

An empty rental property doesn’t have to be a downer. In fact, having some time between tenancies gives you the chance to optimise your investment’s rental yield, sales value, and future popularity. That said, vacant homes do...

Nothing spells home comfort quite like the letters A.U.T.U.M.N, a word that ends in a hum of cosy contentment. Is autumn a good time to sell a house? We think so… As the evenings draw in, the tinge of moisture hangs in the air...

Not every improvement turns a quick profit (not least because of high materials and labour costs), and when it comes to home upgrades that pay off, smaller details often give you a better return. We’ve all walked into a home and...

Good foundations are the bedrock of a solid sale, and selling your home has enough riding on it without adding buyer surprises into the mix. But you don’t have to look far in mainstream or social media for tales of homeowners...

There comes a point toward the end of the summer holidays when the sadness of summer coming to an end is outweighed by the promise of fresh starts, order, and the reestablishment of familiar routines! As the holidays come to an...

Phew! Hasn't it been hot? With more heatwaves predicted and hotter summers becoming the norm, we all need safe and comfortable ways to keep cool and carry on (beyond sitting in darkness in front of a fan!) However, this can be...

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Is it time to downsize?”, you probably sense that your current home may not be right forever, but the thought of moving might feel like too much to handle. It’s the same for people up and...

You don’t need record-breaking temperatures for viewings on hot days to get uncomfortably warm. In fact, any rooms that face the sun can absorb significant heat. Walking around hot and stuffy rooms can be a stifling experience...

Summer is the selling season when it comes to homes. It’s textbook knowledge. From the hedgerows humming with birdsong, York stone patios glowing honey-gold in the sunshine, to the sweet scent of roses scrambling over walls and...