Not all properties, or indeed rooms, boast large spaces with windows conveniently positioned to allow natural light to come streaming in. But making the right choices in terms of design and colour can instantly make your home look and feel more spacious. A simple...
House keys are one the most commonly lost items for adults, and being locked out of your house can be one of the most stressful, panic-inducing moments of your life. But you don’t have to replace your locks after losing your keys, and knowing the difference between...
When you are getting a mortgage to buy your new home, it is important that you think carefully about the amount of deposit you will be putting down. Choosing the right amount can potentially help you save tens of thousands of pounds. Should You Place a Big or Small...
Whether you are planning to renovate your home to make it more comfortable and stylish, increase its property value, reduce maintenance and utility costs or add outdoor living spaces, it is important to have a plan in place. Home improvements are exciting, but they...
In 1980s Britain, the average house changed hands once every ten years. Fast forward to 2015 and houses had the same occupants for an average of 21 years. There are a number of reasons why this figure more than doubled in this time, but all of them are rooted in the...
When it comes to selling our homes, we all want a good price and smooth sale. Achieving these two things can be much easier said than done – at least if you believe everything you read. A quick online search will return over 33 million webpages, all claiming to have...
Holidays are usually time to relax and have fun, yet many memorable experiences are ruined by burglary. In the UK there are few things we love more than taking a holiday. In 2016, we collectively spent £43 billion on holidaying abroad. Unfortunately, when many people...
Apartment living has many perks, but surplus space is seldom one of them. Our kitchens particularly seem to suffer when square footage is at a premium, and typically seem to be tucked in the most awkward corner of the building. Luckily, a carefully planned revamp can...
Every possible care should be taken when you design your house parts and different rooms. When it comes to special structures like vaping room, smoking room or such other areas- you need to consider all the possible factors. It seems easy but the technicalities...
Bespoke kitchens are designed and handmade from scratch to suit your room space, your lifestyle and your taste. It’s like commissioning a tailor made suit, created to fit your exact body shape and specifications. While you may need to make compromises if you go for...
Choosing the right garage door is an important decision that will affect both the appearance and the security of your home, so it’s important to spend a bit of time researching all the options. There are four main kinds of materials used in the manufacture of garage...
If you do not consent when notified of works falling within the scope of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (‘The Act’) you will need to appoint a surveyor to act for you. As with choosing any professional it pays to do some research in advance but that’s especially true...
Most of us have a very clear vision of their dream bathroom, so renovating or designing a new one from scratch can be very exciting. Whether you dream of Edwardian splendour or crisp minimalism, there are hundreds of inspiration ideas to get you started. From quirky...
In many ways, bridging loans are bracketed in the same category as mortgages. Given the way in which both loans are more often than not used for property purchase and development purposes, they are frequently thought of as one and the same. But while there are...
The property market in the UK recently broke new ground in modern history, although this was far from being a cause of celebration. As property rentals outstripped sales for the very first time since the 1930’s, the problems that have plagued the housing market during the last 18 months finally appear to have reached their […]
The housing market has experienced huge evolution in recent times, particularly from a social and economic standpoint. Much of this has unfortunately been negative, however, as prices have continued to rise disproportionately to national earnings. This has prompted numerous responses within the public and private sector, while there are no calls for the government to […]
If there is one thing that can be said for the British economy, it is that it continues to rebound aggressively from hardship and austerity. The buy-to-let property sector has served as a prime example of this recently, with the level of demand among investors rising by 30% between June and September. This came after […]
As the housing crisis in the UK continues unabated, a number of potential solutions are being put forward as a response. In Bristol, for example, some are even vaunting affordable flat-pack properties as a viable answer to the lack of listed homes for sale, while others are suggesting that such structures could even solve the […]
Let’s face facts; the majority of home design trends are fluid and changeable and evolve considerably over time. The cyclical nature of these trends reflects those that dictate the world of fashion, from the dark and textured fabrics of winter to the emergence of pastel-shades and floral prints in the summer. There are some home […]