When moving house, there are countless things to consider, from property photos to prospective buyers. While the process of marketing your property is arduous enough, though, another element of the process that people often overlook is what to do with the things inside it. Fixtures and fittings are often mentioned in property adverts, but it is important to know the difference between them: fixtures...

Whether you rent a one bedroom student-friendly flat or a three bedroom family home, it’s essential to leave your property spic-and-span at the end of your tenancy agreement – but why? You’re moving out after all, so what does it matter? Well, firstly, you don’t want your landlord to think you’re a complete slob now, do you? If you’ve an ounce of pride you will make...

Spring is well and truly on the way and many people choose this season to move home. If you’ve been planning to invest in a new property, don’t wait until the estate agents’ boards become a feature in every road in the country - go online to try and find your new house now. 1. Buying overseas The overseas market always looks tempting. What’s not to like? A lovely climate,...

When you are in the kitchen at home or in the break room in your office, you may find yourself standing in front of the sink for long periods of time waiting for the tap to run at the desired temperature. For example, you may need hot water for cooking or cleaning, or you may need ice cold water to drink. While you may think that there is little you can do to resolve your issue of waiting for the tap water...

House prices in Clapham are 28.6% above the London average of GBP 508,912 making the typical Clapham home worth GBP 712,467, Clapham is one of the better known areas in South London. It is a large and popular area to live.  It has all it takes to make the singleton looking for a live social life very comfortable or the family looking for good schools, large houses and leisure activities. Below...

The grey pound has become an increasingly influential part of the property market, particularly in the UK. With the population getting older, for example, the number of retiree homeowners is on the up too, which means that a growing number of first time buyers are unable to get onto the housing ladder due to a lack of supply. In April 2015, new government rules will also allow UK...

Winter has been and gone and spring is here. Many people will often use this opportunity to get rid of any old rubbish and tat that might have been built up over the cold and harsh winter months. If you own your own property and are looking to rent it out after a tenancy, chances are it could probably do with a good spring clean too! However, the type of spring clean might differ somewhat as sorting...

Are you thinking of selling your home? If so, the first thing you probably thought about is how much money you are going to make off a quick sale. Although this is important, it isn’t always easy to sell your house as quickly as you would like. However, there are some things you can do to speed the process up. The thing is, you need to get inside the mind of a buyer. What are they looking for? Next,...

We recently discussed how to make your home look more impressive to sell it at a higher price, which included staging your home for sale. There are companies that can do this for you at a charge, preparing your home to appear as pristine and attractive as possible. There are many steps you can take yourself, though, to maximise the visual appeal of your property and minimise...

Whether you live in a pokey city flat or a spacious country mansion, it’s important to make your home as secure as possible. While some parts of the UK are notoriously more peaceful than others, crime can happen at any time to any one, so here are ten tips to ensure your property is as safe as it can be. 1.     Protect your windows Habitual burglars know how to break through a...