Ideas & Advice

In times of rising interest rates, buyers need to be nimble. Peter Joseph explains why its never too early to start the mortgage and conveyancing process With interest rates on the rise, time is of the essence when buying a property. It pays to make…

There are a number of reasons why downsizing to a smaller home is a good idea. As the number of over 55’s looking to downsize in the UK grows, we take a look at the pros and cons of downsizing your house to help you…

How do you make a house a home? Do you unpack straight away or prefer to take your time? Redrow spoke to some of their home buyers about how to make a house a home and sought some stress-free interior design ideas from their in-house…

Looking to increase the value of your next home? Here are 12 opportunities to look out for at viewings.   Key takeaways There are plenty of ways to add value, from expanding a home's footprint to going up into the loft Some of the best…

Selling your home can be as daunting a move as when you first bought it. Selling and buying another property at the same time can be even more stressful and complicated.    But help is at hand in our step-by-step guide. Step by step guide…

Banks are increasingly aware not all parents can help children buy a property with cash.   Helping loved ones onto the housing ladder with a lump sum of money is a luxury, especially in the midst of the current cost of living crisis. Soaring house…

While the start of a new year can spark life changes for many of us, we tend to spend the winter months staying cosy indoors. So it’s no surprise that our latest research shows that March is the month home-movers spring into action, and best…

Follow this expert advice to help you make your property irresistible to potential homebuyers. If you want to make a swift sale on your home – and at the right price – it pays to show it off to its maximum potential. The goal is…

Everyone likes a warm, cosy home but how can you make your house warmer without paying a fortune for gas and electricity?   The good news is there are lots of low-cost energy conservation measures to stop heat loss at home. Many of them are…

Moving home can be really exciting, but also really stressful! Use our handy moving house checklist to make sure you don't forget any important details in the run up to moving day. Set your moving date One of the first steps in your moving house…

 Increase your property's appeal even as house price growth slows. Britain's property boom has started to slow, with the end of the stamp duty tax holiday taking some of the urgency out of the market and rising interest rates pushing up mortgage costs. Buyer enquiries are…

In 2022, interior design trends will centre around reclaiming spaces previously adapted to home working, a renewed interest in bringing the natural world indoors, and a drive to purchase and decorate more consciously. Our choice of colour palette will become more confident as we experience new feelings…