Fashionable or Functional? What’s Your Kitchen Style?

The kitchen is the heart of the home, so does it really matter what it looks like? Well, according to interior design trendsetters, it definitely does. So, what’s the latest in kitchen fashions?

Whether you’re considering a complete kitchen renovation or just want to add some of the latest designs into your cooking area, we’ve got the 2023 guide to making your space on trend.

In this quick read, we explore the latest trends and look at some cheaper ways to update … Continue Reading…

Quick Tips for Tidying Up before a House Viewing

As the old saying goes, first impressions matter. And when it comes to showing off your property, the way it looks will go a long way to impress potential buyers.

If your property is on the market, you’ll be familiar with the feeling of panic when your agent calls to tell you there’s a viewing scheduled. Not because you don’t want to sell it, but because you know you left your underwear on the bathroom floor and your sink is full … Continue Reading…

Six Questions to Ask When Looking for a Letting Agent

Fed up with self-managing your buy-to-let and want a top-notch professional to do it for you instead? Here’s how to find the best letting agent in your neighbourhood.

So, you’ve decided to get a letting agent to manage your rental. You can’t wait to hand the burden of regulatory red tape and admin over to an expert but are faced with a dilemma. With so many agents out there, how do you find the best one?

The last thing you want is … Continue Reading…

The Anti-Valentine’s Day Guide

If you’re a hopeless romantic, look away now. In this three-minute read, we look at why Valentine’s Day isn’t romantic at all and how you should spend it instead.

Love is in the air… and every shop window, every restaurant, down every supermarket aisle and even in petrol stations (for those partial to a wilting bunch of flowers). Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day. The ultimate ‘holiday’ designed to make you miserable.

Whether you have a significant other or you’re a smug singleton (honestly, … Continue Reading…

Buying a Property This Year? Here’s What You Need To Know

If 2023 was the year you were going to buy a new home, it’s fair to say that the gloomy news headlines might have you rethinking things a bit. Is it the right time to buy? Should you rent instead? Should you move in with your nearest and dearest and hope they don’t mind?

It’s a tricky one. But when the housing market is rockier than a Bon Jovi concert, you might feel more apprehensive than usual about investing your cash.

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Managing a Property Portfolio: Tips to Save You Time and Money

How do portfolio landlords deal with the multitude of tasks and mountains of red tape that come with managing several properties? Read on to find out.

Owning a portfolio of rental properties can be a great way to earn income and build up a tidy nest egg for the future. But be warned: you can’t afford to wing it.

If you’re disorganised with deposits, rent payments, inventories and maintenance, you’ll wind up out of pocket.

And if you don’t keep up with the … Continue Reading…

Need to Sell Your Home in an Uncertain Market? Read On

One minute, the housing market is at an all-time high, the next, newspapers are warning it will plunge faster than a block of concrete in a swimming pool. Finance bods and property experts love to talk up a crisis, but what’s the reality for those wanting to sell?

Well, it’s quite simple: the best way to sell your property in the current market is to bag yourself a trusted, reliable estate agent to do the hard work for you.

In this quick … Continue Reading…