Changes to selling homes: how do the new trading standards rules affect your move?
5 minute readYou’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. From buyers and sellers to estate agents and solicitors,...
A new look for 2024? Discover the year’s first major trends for home interiors
5 minute readStyle and comfort are the perfect combination for every home - not just for quality moments, but also for adding value when you want to move. Interior trends have a longer shelf life than the fickle world of fashion, and perhaps...
Reset the clock: how to relaunch your home for New Year selling success
6 minute readThe 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. As the nights get lighter and the market warms up, buyers and...
Shopping for selling: style your home to sell with tips from the January sales
5 minute readWell-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. As the market picks up from the...
A cracking Christmas: get inspired with our tips for fun days out and new pursuits
5 minute readYes, there’s turkey to finish, new gadgets to play with and chocolate for days, but what happens next? As well as being the time of year to slow down and shut off, Christmas provides the perfect opportunity to create quality...
Selling in winter: how to play to the season's strengths to move home in spring
6 minute readIf you want to move home in spring, winter is the time to get it live on the market, but does anyone actually buy at this time of year? Well, yes, they do. It’s true that activity levels are lower, mainly down to people waiting...
Going nowhere: is your asking price or estate agent holding up your sale?
6 minute readIf your home has been on the market for a while, something probably needs to change to get your move underway. The latest government figures show the market performing at about 80% of last year, with transactions in September 2023...
Stuck in neutral? Does your home need to be beige to sell for the best price?
6 minute read“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). However, if you read any lifestyle articles on selling...
Landlord mistakes: five major buy-to-let bloopers and how to avoid them
5 minute readMaking 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...
Is your home performing? Unlocking the secrets of your Rightmove results report
6 minute readWith 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. But the portals are more than just pages and pages of...