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    Latest: August property market report

    Latest: August property market report

    Published 1 day ago

    Competitive pricing is the story of the summer. The theme was highlighted in Rightmove’s latest House Price Index, with asking prices dropping 1.2% in July to an average of £373,709. This adjustment reflects the improved supply of properties for sale.

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    Home improvements that don’t require planning permission

    Home improvements that don’t require planning permission

    Published 8 days ago

    Earlier this year, it became apparent that home buyers aren’t that fussed about finding the ‘perfect’ property. A Rightmove survey of 34,000 home movers found 73% of those leaving rented accommodation viewed fixer uppers as a more affordable route to property ownership. Additionally, 73% of existing homeowners wanted to buy a property that needed work in order to create their dream home.

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    Adding value: the small improvements that make a big difference

    Adding value: the small improvements that make a big difference

    Published 22 days ago

    The unassailable attractiveness of property as a money-making asset persists. While passive appreciation still exists – that’s when homes gradually increase in value with nothing more than time – homeowners are looking at adding values in other ways.

     

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    Pattern drenching: when more is more

    Pattern drenching: when more is more

    Published 29 days ago

    Avid readers may remember our blog on colour drenching – the interior design trend that sees every surface in one room – walls, ceiling, woodwork and radiators – painted in the same colour.

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    Latest: July property market report

    Latest: July property market report

    Published about 1 month ago

    We have reached the midpoint of 2025. The first half of the year has been surprisingly steady but what happened in the last four weeks? We take a look at the trends shaping the current UK property market.

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    Deeds or a Will: which matters most when owning a property?

    Deeds or a Will: which matters most when owning a property?

    Published about 2 months ago

    Despite how morbid it feels, deciding what happens to a property you own when you die is something you need to decide early in the buying process. In fact, you’ll need to tell your solicitor your preferred course of action before you finalise a purchase.

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    Every seller should try biophilic decluttering

    Every seller should try biophilic decluttering

    Published about 2 months ago

    Described by House Beautiful as ‘the secret to a calm and clutter-free home’, biophilic decluttering is a trend we can really get behind. It merges two interior aspects that are hugely important when selling a home – presenting a property that’s clear and streamlined, and dressing a home so it is visually appealing.

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    Latest: June property market report

    Latest: June property market report

    Published 2 months ago

    Both portal heavyweights provided a monthly snapshot of the sales market in May. As ever, Rightmove focused on asking prices. The UK’s average asking price for new instructions increased 0.6%, with a more expensive advertised price of £379,517.

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    Commonhold Q&A: everything a flat buyer should know

    Commonhold Q&A: everything a flat buyer should know

    Published 2 months ago

    Commonhold is a property term that’s been in the press recently. If the current Government gets its way, this method of owning a flat or apartment is something we could see a lot more off. Ahead of a more widespread adoption, we have answered the most popular commonhold questions. 

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    15 to try: pistachio & matcha green home décor ideas

    15 to try: pistachio & matcha green home décor ideas

    Published 3 months ago

    Green is the colour that continues to dominate interior design but with such a wide spectrum of shades available, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the choice.

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    Latest: May property market report

    Latest: May property market report

    Published 3 months ago

    How did April pan out in the property market? We take a look at the price reports and moving trends to inform your next move. Plus, we’re discussing Donald Trump and his surprising effect on the UK mortgage market.

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    The spring cleaning jobs that will boost your home’s value

    The spring cleaning jobs that will boost your home’s value

    Published 3 months ago

    We may sound like a broken record but property presentation really does matter when you’re trying to attract buyers and achieve the best price for your home.

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