On DIY Day, Six Easy Projects to Help Sell Your House in London Quickly In this three-minute read, we look at some simple and affordable projects to help sell your home faster and probably for a higher price, too. It’s DIY Day on 3 April and if you’re planning to sell your home, here are six easy things you can do yourself to help sell it quickly. They are simple, straightforward, and inexpensive ways...
As an estate agent, I tend not to pay too much attention to house price data reported in the mainstream media. You may find that surprising, but often the data is reported by companies with a vested interest in selling you a product, whether that be a new mortgage or a new home or a journalist looking for click-bait. Of course, one of the real reasons I only have a cursory eye on these reports is that they...
Back in January, schools were told to close once again in order to reduce the spread of Covid-19. So schools sent students home and attempted to teach remotely. However, it soon became apparent that this wasn't as simple as it sounded. Whilst the requirements for remote learning are very basic, families struggled. Often, families will have just one suitable device in the household and if you take into...
Seven Stories from the Pandemic to Make People inLondonSmile In this two-minute read, we look at the ingenious ways communities pulled together during the pandemic to spread joy and raise spirits. In years to come, when we talk about living through the pandemic, we’ll no doubt mention face masks, home-schooling, and Zoom meetings. But let’s not forget the countless examples of kindness and...
How to Get the Most out of Your Stay-at-Home Holiday in London In this three-minute read, we look at how you can use your garden to make a staycation feel like you really are getting away from it all. The last year has left many of us more in need of a holiday than ever. While things will slowly start getting back to normal, there remain plenty of valid reasons that may make you reluctant to travel anytime...
Five Simple Things We Appreciate in London Now More Than Ever In this two-minute read, we look at how the pandemic has given us a greater appreciation for life’s little pleasures. As the 20th of March is the International Day of Happiness, let’s tune out from the negative headlines for a moment and reflect on a few positives. The theme for this year’s event is Keep Calm. Stay Wise. Be Kind – a...
How to Get Top Price for YourLondonHome This Spring In this two-minute read, we reveal five steps to prepare your home for sale in spring (part two of a two-part article). If you’re planning a spring move, get ahead of the competition by preparing your property for sale now. You’d be amazed how a little bit of planning and elbow grease can influence the sale process. Paying attention to detail can mean...
British Science Week: Celebrating Bright Ideas and Brainy Breakthroughs In this two-minute read, we look at some of the milestone moments in British scientific history. It’s British Science Week this week so let’s celebrate the pioneering men and women who have changed the world. As science buffs inLondonwill undoubtedly know, Britain has a long tradition of invention and discovery. The list of...
As widely expected, the stamp duty holiday has been extended by a further 3 months in last week’s budget as I’m sure you have heard by now. We shouldn’t forget, however, that non-UK buyers will still have to pay an additional 2% on all purchases from April 1st. This is in addition to the extra 3% they already have to pay if they own another property anywhere else in the world. At MyLondonHome, we are...
Top Tips for Selling YourLondonHome This Spring In this two-minute read, we look at ways to prepare your home for a successful spring sale (part one of a two-part article). If you’re planning to put your home on the market in the next few months, now is the time to spring into action (see what we did there?). Traditionally, the property market booms in springtime, with many buyers and sellers opting to...