Theres no doubt that moving home can be stressful. While there may be a frisson of excitement because of new opportunities over the horizon, there are also some major issues to consider. How do you get all your stuff packed up and moved safely? How are you going to make friends in your new location? Is it going to be okay?
Read MoreIf youre lucky enough to have a spare room, transforming it into something new and exciting may well be top of your list of decorating jobs. Too many of us use that room to store the clutter weve collected over the years rather than developing a space that is practical and useful.
Read MoreOne of the important decisions for landlords who provide a furnished let to make is what to include. While there are some basic rules such as making sure the safety and condition of the furnishings are up to standard, much will depend on the type of tenant you are looking to rent to and what their personal requirements are.
Read MoreDid you know, that, as a landlord, in order to be compliant, you have to adhere to over 140 Government statutes and regulations?
Read MoreOne place where chaos can soon rule is the garden shed. Whether its lack of storage space or tangled hose pipes, its amazing how quickly such a small space can suddenly become cluttered. As our grandparents were fond of reminding us as kids: Everything in place and a place for everything.
Read MoreThe fall in the value of the pound against the Euro is making the U.K. property market increasingly attractive to expats.
Read MoreMore and more of us are converting the spare room into a home office. Part of this trend has grown out of the popularity of desktop computers but also the increasing number of people working from home.
Read MoreIn Britain, there is nothing we love more than an evening in the garden, perhaps with a glass of wine and a few friends. Weve increasingly begun to enjoy our gardens in recent years, with 37% of us spending more time in our garden than we did five years ago, but how is this reflected when it comes to value?
Read MoreFor some reason, people find the bathroom a challenging area to plan and design. Perhaps its the lack of space you get to play with or some indecision or confusion over what look and feel should be.Whether you want a walk-in shower room, a luxurious bath to while away the evening and reflect on your day, or something more functional that suits everyone in the family, a little careful planning and thought can go a long way.
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