Six Ways to Have Your Most Environmentally-Friendly Christmas Ever
Who says you can’t have a great time this Christmas AND do your bit for Planet Earth? In this two-minute read, we look at some simple things people in and around Wellingborough, Irthlingborough and Rushden can do to make the festive period as eco-friendly as possible.
There’s been some positive vaccine news starting to come out in the UK and across the world.
But the news around our planet’s health isn’t as rosy. On Wednesday (2 December), United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres … Continue Reading…
A Guide to Expenses and Costs for Wellingborough, Irthlingborough & Rushden Landlords
To succeed as a landlord, you need to have a realistic idea about the costs you’ll encounter when letting out a property.
Many people think that being a landlord is child’s play; they assume that once the tenant has the keys, the only thing left to do is collect the rent each month.
But the truth is, letting a property comes with an array of grown-up financial and legal responsibilities. If you’re not on top of your obligations, you could lose money … Continue Reading…
A Guide to the Cost of Moving
Today, we outline the costs and fees associated with buying a property so that you can budget for your next move.
Buying a new home can be an exciting prospect, but often in the thrill of the search, buyers fail to budget for some of the costs that are part and parcel of the process
Consumer champion Which? estimates moving costs on average of £10,000 (that’s excluding deposit), although this figure varies depending on the value of the new property.
By starting with … Continue Reading…
Four Reasons Why We Should Do Our Bit for Small Businesses
Today we look at the crucial role small businesses play in bringing prosperity and personality to our high streets.
Small businesses in and around Wellingborough, Irthlingborough and Rushden have played a vital part in helping our community to get through the pandemic, so it’s no wonder that many of us are feeling a lot of love for local firms right now.
A new survey has found 59% of Brits say they support local businesses now more than they did pre-Covid-19.
The research, commissioned … Continue Reading…
Who is in Your Christmas Bubble?
In this two-minute read, we look at this week’s Christmas announcements mean to households in Northamptonshire.
This year has been filled with anguish and anxiety for many of us.
But the news that came out last week around successful vaccines and yesterday’s announcement of the temporary relaxation around social distancing rules over Christmas has cheered up many of us.
And in true Christmas miracle fashion, it’s got the four national governments of the UK to take a united approach.
For five days, people have the … Continue Reading…
Let’s Look Out for Each Other’s Mental Health This Winter
We look at six ways people in Wellingborough, Irthlingborough and Rushden can look after their mental health and that of their loved ones as we head into winter.
In early November, a week after the clocks went back, there was a spike in the UK’s highest levels of acute loneliness during the pandemic, according to the Office for National Statistics.
A BBC report claimed that the longer, darker evenings had led to 8% of adults saying they were feeling “always, or often … Continue Reading…
Should Landlords in Wellingborough, Irthlingborough & Rushden, Allow Tenants to Keep Pets?
Should tenants be allowed to keep pets in rental properties? It’s a thorny subject that is back in the spotlight after an MP called for landlords to be more flexible on the issue.
Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell argues that preventing tenants from being with their beloved pet companion is cruel and discriminatory.
“For most people, being separated from your dog is really no different than being separated from your brother or your sister,” he says.
Mr Rosindell has put forward a bill that … Continue Reading…
Planning to Sell Your Home in 2021? Then Read This Before Your Christmas Decorations Go Up
We look at why people planning to sell in 2021 should act now to take advantage of the traditional surge in interest from serious buyers.
If you’re contemplating putting your home on the market next year, there’s one thing you can do right now to maximise your chances of getting a great deal.
Before you get carried away in a giddy rush of festive fever and adorn your house in flashing lights and sparkly tinsel, take a deep breath and pause for … Continue Reading…
Let’s Get Moving – The Importance of Regular Exercise
We look at the benefits of exercising and why it could be easier than you think to get moving again.
We’ve been through some historically uncertain times this year.
But with the recent announcements around the highly promising vaccines to combat Covid-19, brighter times have appeared on the global horizon.
During this period of uncertainty, one thing has become crystal clear, and that’s the importance of exercising regularly for your mind and body.
According to the NHS, the benefits include:
Reducing stress levels
Strengthening your immunity
Maintaining … Continue Reading…
Celebrating World Kindness Day – Friday 13th November
Friday the 13th is usually viewed with suspicion given its ‘unlucky for some’ label.
But this year’s vintage is a time to celebrate and cast aside any superstitions and celebrate World Kindness Day.
And 2020 is certainly the year where kindness and community spirit were needed like never before.
World Kindness Day started in Tokyo in 1998 and has since grown into a global movement of doing nice things for others.
At Richard James, we want to take this opportunity to celebrate the kindness and … Continue Reading…