If you have a property for rent, live close by and are a dab hand at DIY then a do it yourself let could be the option for you. To find tenants you have to advertise, you can do this by placing ads in newsagent’s and post office windows as well as in the local [...]

Wood flooring can be expensive but you can find cheap alternatives that can still add style and a clean finish to your home. I wish I had known about these options when I first moved into my house a couple of years ago. It’s obvious really, but you can use plywood which is available at [...]

When you buy a property it will either be leasehold or freehold, but what does this mean for you the buyer?
Freehold
If you purchase a house then your property is likely to be freehold. This means you legally own the house and its grounds and are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of it. If the [...]

Combination boilers combine the job of doing the central heating and supplying hot water. They heat water directly from the mains as you use it. This makes them energy efficient and cheap to run.
Combination boilers or “Combi’s” however do not supply heating and hot water at the same time. They are set on a hot [...]

Obtaining planning permission to improve your home can be a difficult task and a complicated one. The core reason why planning permission exists, is to protect the stability of the building and the safety of people, as well as the surrounding environment.
So when should you apply for planning permission? If you are building an extension [...]

If you have a property for rent, live close by and are a dab hand at DIY then a do it yourself let could be the option for you. To find tenants you have to advertise, you can do this by placing ads in newsagent’s and post office windows as well as in the local [...]

In our last article Preparing your home for sale we gave some useful advice on what to do when selling your home. But because selling your home is so important we have added another article to cover stuff we may have missed.
After all it would be a shame to fall at the last hurdle after [...]

This video shows you how to spot an up and coming area. When you are looking to buy a property it is important to know the area that will give you the greatest return on investment.

How To Spot An Up And Coming Area
Check out our article on How do you spot a good area [...]

It’s amazing what you can do when you put a bit of care and attention to something. I’m talking about being more environmentally aware and contributing in a positive way.
By doing this you can actually save money and help save the environment at the same time.
Recycling could save you money
First of all you can recycle. [...]

When you are selling a property you should stage your home to create an environment that will invoke a pleasant emotional response from a buyer. This can really make a difference to your sales price.
First impressions count
Pay attention to the front of the house. First impressions count. Make your home look inviting tidy the [...]