Why are 3-4 bedroom homes at record prices?
Needing more space has always been the most popular reason for moving house, but now we’re seeing asking prices for bigger homes at an all-time high.
A guide to mortgages for first-time buyers
How getting a mortgage works if you’re a first-time buyer
If you’re a first-time buyer, you may have spent the past few years saving for a deposit to help you get on the property ladder.
If so, the next step is to find out how much you can borrow so you’ll have a better idea of the type of property you can afford to buy when you start looking for your first home.
How to Make a Contemporary Living Room Feel Cosy
Embrace the change in season by upping the snug factor. The angular lines and sleek surfaces that are the hallmarks of contemporary rooms are undoubtedly stylish, but they can lack the cosy appeal of more traditionally styled spaces. In the winter months, most of us spend more time indoors, so check out these ways to make the idea of an evening at home with your feet up on the sofa even more appealing.
16 common mistakes people make when moving with pets – and how to avoid them
Worried about how you’re going to move with your four-legged family members? Here’s how to ensure Move day goes smoothly.
Where to Spend and Where to Save When Selling Your Home
Home staging is all about enhancing a house to appeal to the most number of potential buyers. Just as you wouldn’t expect to get a good price for a car with no service history or scratched bodywork, so a house needs to look well cared for and attractive to sell for the price you’re hoping for.
Nine top tips for renting a property
The private rented sector of the UK property market has grown dramatically since the late 1990s and the growth is predicted to continue.
How do I get my home ready to sell?
The number of homes finding buyers is currently up 60%, so here’s how you can increase your chances of selling before the end of the year.
Five tips for turning your garden into a sanctuary
Gardening can make us feel better – mowing the lawn, weeding the flower bed, planting seeds in the potting shed and staying connected with nature can all help to boost our mental and physical health.
Mortgage borrowing still cheap but rates and fees are rising
While mortgage rates are still lower than they were pre-lockdown, they have started to creep back up. Lenders are also bumping up fees, so is now the best time to secure a fixed rate?
Time to sell a property falls by almost two weeks
House prices are set to hold steady for the remainder of 2020 despite the onset of recession and rising unemployment, according to the latest House Price Index by Zoopla.