A three-minute read sharing top tips for your London staycation. This summer, the question mark over foreign holidays is as agonising as Ross and Rachel’s will-they-or-wont-they story. Some have taken the stress out of the decision and opted to book holidays in and around the UK. But for many, rising prices and limited availability has resulted in staycations at home being the preferred...
In this two-minute read, we give our best recommendations on how to find your dream home in London. Searching for your next home can be an exciting process, but it can also feel daunting and even frustrating at times. Use these suggestions to ensure that when you’re house hunting in London, you remain as calm as possible. Get your ducks in a row There is little point in going shopping without your...
This two-minute read looks at different types of friendships and how to strengthen them. The UN General Assembly proclaimed 30 July as International Friendship Day in 2011. Friendships are crucial for our wellbeing and mental health, whether in person or online. Acquaintances Casual relationships can be with neighbours, fellow gym-goers, or the waitress in the tea room. These are characterised as...
In this two-minute article, we look at why now is a great time to sell your London property. The easing of pandemic restrictions has seen increased buyer demand for flats and city centre locations. The data Analysis of Rightmove’s 1.6 million property listings has shown that numbers of people enquiring about these types of properties has gone up by 39% since January. Bungalows similarly saw a rise in...
In this three-minute read, we look at where three GB Olympic stars started their sporting journey. Eleven thousand elite athletes will converge in Tokyo next week for the 32nd Summer Olympic Games. Each of them will have put in tens of thousands of hours in practice and shed blood, sweat, and tears to get there. But as you marvel at the rippling abs and razor-sharp mental strength of these...
This two-minute read will help you learn about conveyancing solicitors and how to find the right one for you in London. Whether you instruct a conveyancer or a solicitor, they essentially do the same thing when it comes to dealing with a property transaction. The terms are often used interchangeably by people who aren’t working in the industry. This is the person who does the paperwork for you when you...
In this three-minute read, we look at the role parks play in keeping communities healthy and happy. Over the past year, parks have been a source of joy and solace for people across the UK, providing a welcome antidote to the pressures of pandemic life. London is full of parks of all shapes and sizes, from Hyde Park and Regents Park to Battersea Park, St James’s Park, Greenwich Park and parks like...
In this three-minute read, we look at a devious dupe that fraudsters use to rip off homeowners. Fraudsters will go to great lengths to make a buck – and that includes trying to steal a home from under the owner’s nose. Now, this may sound far-fetched, but this type of crime – called home hijacking – is real. Last year, the Land Registry beefed up its fraud management systems in response to the...
A three-minute read looking at why some workers are opting for the office again. Once upon a time, in a land before Covid-19, working from home was considered the holy grail for many. Who knew that the vision of an idyllic flexible work-life balance where you could manage the school run, a lunchtime dog walk and avoid the lost time of a commute would become a reality. For some, this was one of the very...