Most ambitious individuals get their home in shape during the traditional time known as spring-cleaning. But during the lazy days of summer, it's still important to keep your flat looking clean and organised. There are some simple steps you can take on a daily basis to make this happen without sacrificing too much of your holiday time. Where to Start Photo: Matthew Blank Start in the bathroom by...

When you’ve made the hard decision to move on from your current home the fun really begins, and a lot of tough decisions need to be made which could make the job a lot easier. Do you sell through a traditional estate agent or online? What value do you choose? How much work do you put in before placing the house on the market? The first decision is this: do I sell now, or wait a few months or even...

Outdoor entertaining is a wonderful activity that allows you and your guests to enjoy a calm and peaceful evening together. Of course, this requires that you have the perfect space that is specifically designed for this sort of entertaining. While the price quoted by a contractor may be enough to scare most people off, the truth of the matter is that you are capable of doing a significant portion of the...

When you walk into your bedroom does it have the wow factor? If not then now is the time to change that. Obtaining this doesn’t have to cost a fortune either. There are a few simple tips you can follow that take up very little time and help to create a relaxing, impressive ambience. Make use of blocks of colour Blocks of colour have become really popular in home design and it isn’t hard to...

Before buying a home it’s always worth the investment of ordering a building inspection to be carried out. Such an inspection provides a number of advantages including spotting pest infestations, structural damage and can determine the cost of much needed repairs. If you’re still on the fence about ordering a building inspection before buying a home, then check out the following...

The reasons to invest in a mortgage broker are innumerable. The problem is always in succinctly explaining exactly why a mortgage broker is not a costly and superficial expense when purchasing a home, but can actually save home buyers money. Most simply, people do not always realise that spending extra money when they are already spending so much on a mortgage or new home is a prudent move. Even amongst...

You can do everything right when selling your home, but if you get your price wrong, your property can still fail to find a buyer. Whether you are in a boom period or in the middle of a market recovery, it is crucial to price your home realistically. What is realistic to you, though, can seem unfair to others. According to research from eMoov (using Land Registry data), the average...

Regardless of how beautiful your home may be, it can become very uncomfortable during the hotter periods of the year. This piece takes a look at some of the things you can do to make sure your home is very comfortable even at the peak of summer. Create cross ventilation Having several openings from front to back of the house is a great way to create cross ventilation which is guaranteed to provide...

When customers are flying on business or leisure via the airports there is often the requirement of finding somewhere to park your car while you are away. Parking a car is getting more and more expensive, whether it is in towns, cities or even an airport. The International Parking Institute currently estimates the market at $20 billion globally. You can purchase a single parking space at a UK...

  With summer on the horizon, everyone's minds are beginning to turn to BBQs and big meals outdoors. If you are eyeing up the green behind your home, then, you can be sure that house-hunters will be too. How can a garden help to sell your property? Allow us to plant some ideas... Keep it real If you want to impress potential buyers with your garden, make sure you give them the...