In this three-minute read, we celebrate the eccentric events that unite and delight. Whether it’s bog swimmers in mankinis or Vikings brandishing burning fence posts, Britain can lay claim to some of the world’s weirdest and most wonderful events. And while each is unique, they all have one thing in common: they’re rooted in the community. In an increasingly globalised, homogenous world, local...
A two-minute read. As if selling your home, packing your belongings, and remembering to take the dog isn’t stressful enough, unfortunately, you can’t escape the paperwork palaver that comes with moving. Notifying companies and authorities of your change of address can be monotonous, but (for some things), it’s mandatory. (Not to mention the risk of being deleted from Aunty Marge’s Christmas card...
MyLondonHome is delighted to be sponsoring this year’s Waterloo Festival at St John’s Waterloo. Waterloo Festival is a festival of arts, heritage and community,a fringe to the more established offering of the Southbank. For many years, MyLondonHome has worked in and around Waterloo, helping people buy and sell their homes, and in 2020, we finally opened our first Waterloo branch on Lower Marsh. We...
As we quickly approach the halfway point for the year, I usually compare sales figures across our branch network to the previous years Q1/Q2 results. This year, unsurprisingly, sales volumes are up significantly across the business as the market returns to normal without being hampered with lockdowns. It is also unsurprising that average sales values have improved, so have new buyer registrations and a...
In this three-minute read, we look at how London homeowners can protect themselves from unscrupulous builders. We’ve all heard the renovation horror stories. The builder who does a runner halfway through a job, leaving a homeowner out of pocket and living in a construction site. The messy contractual dispute that winds up in court and ends in tears. Or the new roof that leaks at the first drop of...
A three-minute read. For an older relative, moving on to the next chapter of their lives can be an emotional experience. The need to move home might stem from financial needs, bereavement, health reasons, or the wish to be nearer loved ones. But whatever the catalyst, time, diplomacy, and tact are the order of the day. Don’t rush It’s essential to broach the subject of a move sensitively. A move in the...
In this two-minute read, we look at ways to promote children’s wellbeing. The past year has been challenging for kids, so let’s make them feel special on National Children’s Day (NCD) on Sunday 16th May. The lockdowns of the last year hit children particularly hard. While little ones often say they want to skip school, the reality is many find its structure reassuring. (Sadly, some also feel safer...
In this two-minute read, we look at why low agent fees don’t equal top selling price. Unless your name is Elon Musk, selling your home will probably be the biggest transaction you make in your lifetime. So, who will you entrust to get you the best deal? Option 1:You go for the agent with the lowest fee. This agent is a doppelgänger for Del Boy, but you love the idea of saving yourself a few hundred...
In this three-minute read, we celebrate those working in the noblest of professions – nursing. As it’s International Nurses Day next week, we thought we’d share this brilliant quote with you: “Save one life, and you’re a hero. Save 100 lives, and you’re a nurse.” International Nurses Day is on 12 May (also the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing). It’s a...
In this two-minute read, we look at ways sellers can identify genuine buyers. With demand currently outstripping supply in the housing market, sellers are in the driver’s seat, but there is still one hazard that could derail a sale: the flaky buyer. In a hot market, it’s not uncommon for panicky buyers to make an impulsive offer or go beyond their financial limits. A buyer might do this because they...