With so many contradictory headlines telling us that prices are rising or falling and that you should hold off moving until after Brexit, it’s hard to know whether to sell in the spring – a traditionally busy month for the housing market – or to wait until later in the year. Life isn’t always simple […]
Is your home in need of a bit of decorative attention? It takes a bit of careful thought and planning to execute a really beautiful home from room to room. A few basic rules can set you on the right path, transforming your home to resemble the most luxurious, professionally decorated showroom. Follow the home […]
It seems like everyone is talking about Marie Kondo and binge watching her Netflix show, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, right now! For those who haven’t heard, Kondo with her bestselling books The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Upand Spark Joy, has been spreading Japanese philosophy and helping hapless hoarders and households clogged with clutter […]
If you’re looking for your first home, you’ll most likely be on a budget. With affordability still difficult for many along with strict lending to salary ratio and a large deposit required to secure the best rates, it can seem like a difficult task. However, there are still some great affordable properties for sale in […]
The kitchen is often the hardest working room the home. It’s the hub of the home where we cook, eat, socialise and relax. That’s why it’s essential to get the décor and layout of your kitchen just right. It needs to be a practical and stylish focal point for your home. Everyone uses their kitchen […]
The Christmas decorations are down and you’ve had a house full of guests. This is often the time when people decide whether to move or improve. Either way, it’s the ideal time to give your home a refresh. In 2018 we saw a rise in the popularity of rose gold, maximalism and mid-century vintage furniture, […]
Of the 10 top places in the UK where buying is more affordable than renting, seven of these are in Scotland according to Zoopla. Zoopla compared the average monthly cost of renting a home with the monthly cost of repaying a mortgage across Britain’s local authority areas and Hartlepool in County Durham has been crowned Britain’s top location where […]
Although we are firm advocates of a healthy, balanced diet, a higher protein intake has been linked to various beneficial effects on appetite, weight, body composition, ageing and overall health. The British Nutrition Foundation recommends 0.75g of protein per kilogram bodyweight per day for adults, so we’ve taken a look at some high protein foods […]
Today came the news that Emoov is calling in administrators in a last-ditch attempt to salvage its future, and this month Purplebricks announced a loss in profit and Hatched has been shut down. Firstly, the news that Connells has closed its online service, Hatched, comes with Chief Executive David Plumtree commenting that the cost of customer […]
This winter, the catwalk has been dominated by Seventies shapes and shades, and now the decade’s influence has trickled down into the world of interiors with mustard as the hot shade for autumn and winter 2018. In fact, Pinterest reported a 45% increase in searches for mustard interiors in September.
