Many of us want to live a little more sustainably – but knowing where to start isn’t always easy, especially in busy towns and cities. The good news is that living greener doesn’t mean changing everything overnight. Small, steady changes can make a real difference over time. Taking a seasonal […]
Getting Ready to Move Into Your New Home
Moving into a new home is exciting – but let’s be honest, it can also feel a bit overwhelming. Deciding what to take with you, what will actually fit, and what’s better off being donated or recycled is a big job in itself. Whether you enjoy organising or tend to […]
Choosing the Right Location for Your Next Home
Finding a new home isn’t just about what’s inside. Sure, a big kitchen or freshly tiled bathroom is nice—but the area around your front door is what really shapes your life. Where you live affects everything: how long it takes to get to work, where you pop out for milk, […]
10 Simple Ways to Keep Warm at Home This Winter
Let’s be honest — when the cold really sets in, it’s tempting to just crank up the heating. But staying warm doesn’t have to mean pushing your energy bills sky-high. With a few small changes, you can keep cosy without breaking the bank. Here are 10 easy tips to help […]
What to Expect in Your First Year in a New Build Home
There’s something special about moving into a home no one else has lived in. But while everything’s brand new, the first year can bring a few surprises as the house settles and dries out. Here’s what to expect—and what to keep an eye on. Settling is completely normal You might […]
Benefits of Moving to a New Build Property
Did you know that the number of people moving into new-build homes is still on the rise and looks like to continue? If you’ve already begun to search for your next home, you may have something specific in mind, whether that’s a ground floor flat or a character-filled cottage. Of […]
Right to Buy Reforms to Bring Longer Waits and Lower Discounts for Tenants
Right to Buy Reforms to Bring Longer Waits and Lower Discounts for Tenants The Right to Buy scheme is set for its biggest shake-up in years, with new rules that will make it harder—and slower—for council tenants in England to purchase their homes. From 2026, people will need to have […]
Saving Energy and Money Around The Home
With the current rise of energy costs, some of the easiest ways to reduce the feeling of the punch can be right under your nose, saving energy around the home can be the most cost effective and easiest way to reduce costs Simply making a few adjustments around the home […]
Property chains: The problems & how to avoid them…
In the UK, property chains are part and parcel of most house sales. Unless you’re dealing with a cash buyer or a first-time buyer, there’s usually another sale that needs to happen before yours can go through. That’s where things can get tricky. Delays, fall-throughs, and added costs are all […]
Does it matter which way your house faces?
When purchasing a property, something that often gets overlooked is the direction the property faces. The orientation of your property can affect many key factors such as ventilation, energy efficiency, and ‘morning sun’. However, the perfect choice for you may not be the perfect choice for the next person, so […]