Five Ways to Make Your Home a More Joyful Place
3 minute read posted by Jane EarleyEveryone needs a little bit of joy. And these days, finding joy has become a big business. There are gratitude journals, exercise programmes, spiritual practices and much, much more to help you achieve happiness, but what about...
Have You Inspected Your Rental Property Recently?
3 minute read posted by Emma MacgregorAs a landlord, you’ve probably experienced that feeling of dread when your tenant’s name flashes up on your phone, reporting a problem. Or how about the horror of receiving the news that you’re going to have to pay for...
Tips to Help Your Kids Get Over Back to School Jitters
3 minute read posted by Jane EarleyNo matter what your child’s age, the first day back at school can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s their first day in Reception, the start of a major exam year or just back into the daily grind of lessons, lunchtimes, and the...
Don’t Delay if You Want to Wrap Up Your Property Sale by Christmas
2 minute read posted by Jane EarleyUnless you’re one of those super-organised types who spend the year secretly buying stocking fillers and stashing them under your bed, Christmas is probably the last thing on your mind right now. And why should it be? It’s...
Looking for a Buy-to-Let? Decide What’s Right for You
3 minute read posted by Emma MacgregorWhether you’re an established landlord or a first-time investor, you’ll probably be thinking about what to buy: a ready-to-go rental or a doer-upper. Which one should you pick? Currently, lots of changes are being made around...
A Look Back at the History of Photography for Snap-Happy People
2 minute read posted by Jane EarleyAs it’s World Photography Day tomorrow (19 August), we look at how the camera and its role in society has changed over the past 200 years. Brits do it five times a day, while Americans manage it 20 times a day.* Yes, taking a...
Why Good Property Photos Are an Essential Step in the Sales Process
3 minute read posted by Jane EarleyIt’s often said that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but then (confusingly), it’s also said that first impressions count… Why are all these clichés so important? Well, when marketing a property, it’s a bit of...
What to Consider if You Want to Buy a Property in 2023
2 minute read posted by Jane EarleyBuying a new home is a big step that comes with lots of considerations. Finding the right property in a good location at a price you’re willing to pay isn’t always easy and can take time. But when you finally move into your...
Dangers of a DIY Tenancy Agreement: What Landlords Need to Know
2 minute read posted by Emma MacgregorType ‘tenancy agreement’ into Google and you’ll get thousands of results offering free online templates and guides to writing your own rental contract. So why bother using a letting agent to sort out the tenancy agreement if...
Five Things to Think about before You Downsize
2 minute read posted by Jane EarleyThe number of downsizers active in the housing market has skyrocketed in recent months*, and is it any wonder? With steep hikes in energy bills, interest rates and inflation, many people feeling the squeeze are rethinking how –...