How Covid-19 Changed the Property Market
Today, we unveil how Covid-19 has changed people’s property priorities.
Space may well have been the final frontier for the crew of the Starship Enterprise in Star Trek, but it’s also made the news recently much closer to home.
According to a BBC report based on data from property portal Rightmove the Covid-19 induced lockdown has changed people’s priorities when it comes to buying or renting a new home.
Indoor and outdoor space has always been a big draw for home searchers. But … Continue Reading…
Enjoy our weekly dose of positive news
Here’s a dose of good news to lift your mood this Feelgood Friday.
Pedal Power
The number of Brits cycling has skyrocketed. New official figures reveal a 100% increase in people cycling on weekdays and a whopping 200% rise on weekends during lockdown. The trend has been welcomed by environmentalists, fitness campaigners and bike shops – where sales have gone through the roof. Such is the demand that bike stocks are running low, prompting some to say, “bikes are the new toilet … Continue Reading…
Five ‘musical’ tips to get your home ready for summer
Discover the simple things you can do to get your property ready for sale or rent this summer. We promise you it’ll be music to your ears. A 90-second Fast Thursday read.
Amid all the Covid-19 chaos that’s blighted our lives during the past three months, let’s hope brighter days are on the horizon. Literally.
‘Summer, summer, summertime’ officially starts on Saturday 20 June, and these tuneful tips below will help you prepare for it, especially if you are planning to sell … Continue Reading…
June 2020 Market Comment
It might be tempting to believe that the pandemic has been destructive and all-consuming on all fronts, especially in relation to the property market, which virtually ground to a halt a few weeks ago.But we British are a resilient lot! Our compliant “keep calm and carry on” mentality has meant that we have/continue to do our bit to protect our community, without losing our focus on those other things in life that are important to us. Our home comes close … Continue Reading…
The Property Market in Wellingborough, Irthlingborough and Rushden is waking up – are you?
According to a BBC report, people across the UK are struggling to get a good night’s sleep since the Covid-19 outbreak began.
Researchers from King’s College London interviewed more than 2,254 UK residents aged between 16-75, and the findings were fascinating – more newsworthy than snoozeworthy.
The survey suggests more than half of the population have had problems sleeping since the outbreak.
Concerns keeping people up included money worries, health fears and general anxiety about the future.
And disturbed sleep is a vicious circle … Continue Reading…
Five reasons to be cheerful
Here’s another dose of good news to get you smiling this Feelgood Friday.
Mystery man cleans up
A mystery man in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, has washed the windows of some 700 properties – for free! The Eastern Daily Press reports that the window cleaner, known only as “Scott”, wants to do his bit to aid the recovery of the local economy. He hopes that by keeping the area spic and span small business can “bounce back quickly when this is all over”.
Let’s … Continue Reading…
Our message to our community
We share a message with all of you in and around Wellingborough, Irthlingborough and Rushden who have been going through these surreal times we’ve been experiencing.
There are plenty of things we could say right now.
We could tell you about the pent-up demand being unleashed on the Northamptonshire property market as activity surges.
We could spell out the measures we are introducing to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our clients, colleagues, and community now that estate agency is back up and running.
We … Continue Reading…
Five reasons to smile this Feelgood Friday
In this two-minute read, we look around the UK and the World to see what’s been bringing a smile to people’s faces.
Taking the biscuit
If you’re looking for an excuse to raid the biscuit tin, we’ve got one. Today is National Biscuit Day, a chance to celebrate the humble hobnob, bless the bourbon, and commend the custard cream. Dedicating an entire day to biscuits may seem a little over the top to some, but let’s be honest few food items inspire … Continue Reading…
Why your Kitchen can Boost Your Wealth AND your Health
In this 90 second Fast Thursday read we look at some simple ways you can turn what you do indoors into protecting your immune system when you are outdoors.
On average there’s one room in peoples’ homes which is more valuable than others.
And that’s your Kitchen. Kitchens are often the room in a home that people spend the most money on. The good news is it’s a wise investment in more ways than one.
A well designed, smart looking and functional kitchen … Continue Reading…
What will you be doing during your summer holiday this year?
Let’s look at the two things which seem sure to happen during this year’s summer holiday season.
It’s the ‘will we, won’t we?’ question of the moment.
Will we get our two weeks holiday in the sun? Or won’t we?
The current situation means it’s unclear if people in the UK will be able to make their annual summer pilgrimage abroad to sunnier climes.
New quarantine regulations, concern over a possible second wave of infections and the idea of having to social distance while … Continue Reading…