If you’re looking to fundraise in London, this three-minute read suggests a few ways to go about it. How to start fundraising When fundraising, it’s important to first think about your audience. Who are the people most likely to be touched by the cause and therefore, most likely to donate? Consider their lifestyle and habits to identify how you can best get your message to them. Fundraising on...
In this two-minute read, we look at how sellers can fast-track property transactions. We’ve all heard horror stories about property sales that drag on for months or even years, leaving the seller frustrated and frazzled. But the sales you don’t hear much about are the ones that rattle through quite efficiently without any drama. As a seller, you can’t control every element of the process,...
In this three-minute read, we look at the growing popularity of garden rooms as places to work and play. Garden room. Man cave. Home studio. Shoffice (shed/office). Call it what you will but having a standalone space in the garden where you can work, unwind, or pursue a favourite hobby is one of the fastest-growing property trends in recent years. Now, garden sheds are nothing new; Britain’s first...
In this two-minute read, we look at how to select the best value partners for your property sale. We all know there’s money to be made from selling property, but there are agency and legal costs associated with this, too. Consider these costs as an investment in steering your sale in the right direction. You get what you pay for When it comes to selecting the estate agent entrusted to sell your...
In this three-minute read, we look at ways to avoid last-minute tantrums by starting your back-to-school prep now. It might seem premature to be talking about the schools going back, but let’s face it, September will be here before you know it. And when it arrives, you’ll be punching the air at the prospect of your little darlings returning to the classroom after a seven-week break. The last thing...
In this three-minute read, we look at ways to present your property to achieve the best possible deal. Presenting a home in its best light can significantly bump up the selling price and speed up the transaction. So why don’t all sellers dress their property for a successful sale? Surprisingly, many people don’t change a thing before they put their home on the market (a decision that hits them in...
In this two-minute read, we look at the swanky features the rich and famous have in their homes. Scroll through the Instagram accounts of the rich and famous and you could be forgiven for feeling a mild dose of property envy. As you would expect, the mega-rich have swanky homes, with all manner of mod cons (although let’s face it, money can’t buy style and they’re not always decked out in good...
In this three-minute read, we look at what London sellers can do to avoid their property sitting on the market. Making a bad impression We’ve all heard the adage that first impressions are the most important. This is definitely the case when it comes to selling your home. Smart presentation is a must as it sets the tone for the whole viewing. First things first – kerb appeal. Does your property...