In this two-minute read, we analyse what the most popular home improvement trends tell us about the market. The pandemic didn’t just trigger an exodus of city slickers moving to the country, it also kick-started a multi-billion-pound home renovation boom. UK property owners spent £110 billion on home improvements* last year – a 30% increase year-on-year. While some people kept things simple...
This two-minute read explains why we should all get behind Hospice Care Week (4 – 8 October). The nation’s 200 hospices care each year for 225,000 children and adults with terminal or life-limiting illnesses. And, after an incredibly tough 18 months, they need our support now more than ever. Where it all started Dame Cicely Saunders – a nurse, social worker, and doctor – founded the modern...
In this two-minute read, we look at what homeowners can do to reduce the risk of their property sale falling through. We’re about to banish a myth that many people still believe about selling a home. The misconception is that once you’ve accepted an offer for your property, the hard work is done. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Yes, it’s fabulous to receive an acceptable offer you’re...
In this two-minute read, we look at the amazing achievements of our Paralympians. The word ‘inspirational’ gets thrown around a lot these days, but when it comes to our Paralympic heroes, there really is no other way to describe them. The grit and determination they displayed in Tokyo provided a much-needed reminder that human beings can do incredible things when they set their minds to it. We could...
In this two-minute read, we look at the BIG reasons why your home needs to be up for sale at the very least before you start seeking a new one. Picture the scene. You’re house hunting and have been trawling the internet for what seems like forever. Then one day your eyes are drawn to a beautiful looking home that ticks all your boxes. You visit the property and boom, fall head over heels with it....
This two-minute read takes a look at Recycle Awareness Week and what we can do this week and beyond. Recycle Now has been running Recycle Awareness Week annually, with 2021 being its 18th year. The emphasis is on celebrating how many of us are recycling and ensuring we all continue to do so. As the Zero-Waste Chef blogger Anne-Marie Bonneau said: “We don’t need a handful of people doing zero...
A two-minute read. The summer holidays have ended. The kids are back to school, and the distractions of Euro 2020 and the Tokyo Olympics have gone. What have we got to look forward to? Easy, Christmas. Yes, we know it seems a long way off, but if you’re thinking of celebrating it in a new home, it’s time to get things sorted. Here’s why. Recent research from one of the most respected...
In this two-minute read, we look at ways you can go more organic at home. No pesticides, no chemicals, just some good old green-fingered fun! Did you know this month is Organic September? No? Well, now you do! So, what is it and how can you get involved? Organic September is a month-long campaign all about raising awareness of organic products and the people and brands who sell them. Grow your...
In this three-minute read, we look at the critical role social media plays in reaching out to potential buyers. When choosing an estate agent, it pays to channel your inner Miss Marple or Sherlock Holmes and do a little online sleuthing. As we all know, many estate agents are known for having the ‘gift of the gab’. You’d be hard-pressed to find one who doesn’t claim to have a strong community...