How COVID Has Changed Housing Priorities
Wednesday, July 28th, 2021
COVID-19 is still sending ripples throughout the world in 2021, impacting every industry throughout the world. The housing market is no exception – though, unlike many, this sector has enjoyed an uptake in business during these unprecedented times. More and more people all around the nation are seeking to move onto pastures new. Some of […]
Read ArticleNew Builds vs. Older Properties – Which is Best for You?
Friday, July 2nd, 2021
Record numbers of people in the UK are on the move at the moment. Many of them are choosing to move into new builds. This is hardly surprising, as such developments are cropping up all over the nation. On paper, a new build is an ideal home. After all, a new house hasn’t had the […]
Read ArticleProperty Prices – How Much is Too Much?
Sunday, June 20th, 2021
When considering buying a home, cost will be a major deciding factor. It’s important to ensure you are getting a fair deal. Oscar Wilde, no stranger to a witty quip that contains truth within the humour, stated in Lady Windemere’s Fan that, “a cynic knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.” When […]
Read ArticleStarting a Business from Your Home
Tuesday, June 1st, 2021
People all over the world have had their lives turned upside-down by the Coronavirus pandemic. This had led to a knock-on effect on the housing market, with huge numbers of people choosing to move house. One of the biggest reasons for this is the impact that COVID-19 has had on our working lives. Put bluntly, […]
Read ArticleProperty Websites – How to Choose the Right Portal for You
Saturday, May 15th, 2021
Looking for property is a very different experience to the days of yore. Before the dawn of the internet, finding a property to buy or rent involved perusing the windows of a high street estate agent, popping inside if something caught your eye. Of course, that’s an approach doomed to fail into the 21st Century. […]
Read ArticleStarting a Business from Your Home
Wednesday, April 28th, 2021
People all over the world have had their lives turned upside-down by the Coronavirus pandemic. This had led to a knock-on effect on the housing market, with huge numbers of people choosing to move house. One of the biggest reasons for this is the impact that COVID-19 has had on our working lives. Put bluntly, […]
Read ArticleThe Best Restaurants in York
Monday, April 12th, 2021
Part of the excitement of moving to a new territory is learning about your surroundings. There is so much to see and do in York and the surrounding areas that you’ll never grow bored. Perhaps most important is learning where to eat though, especially if you’re looking for the perfect end to a romantic date. […]
Read ArticleSmall but Perfectly Formed – The Beauty of Downsizing
Tuesday, March 30th, 2021
Do you ever look around your home and note that it feels cavernous? This is a common issue for owners and renters of larger properties. Lifestyles change, people move on, and a house that was once a hub of activity can now appear to echo with every footstep. If a large, empty home is starting […]
Read ArticleShared Ownership – A Cheap Way to Get on the Ladder, or the Worst of Both Worlds?
Tuesday, March 16th, 2021
As the price of property has risen exponentially over the years, many people have been forced to look for creative ways to finance homeownership. One industry that has gained traction in recent years is shared ownership, aka part buy, part rent. The idea of shared ownership is simple. Rather than purchasing a property outright, you […]
Read ArticlePicking a Pet-Friendly Property
Thursday, March 4th, 2021
There are a great many things that are taken into consideration when finding a new home. One factor that can be forgotten is how your pets will feel about it. Goldfish, hamsters and tarantulas will likely be indifferent to the change in circumstances. Cats and dogs, however, can be bewildered by such significant alterations to […]
Read ArticleNow! That’s What I Call a House Move Playlist
Thursday, February 18th, 2021
Moving can be a famously stressful experience, so you’ll need to do whatever you can to make the process easier. We recommend retaining a sense of humour – sharing jokes pertaining to house moves may help with that. In addition, ease your transition with the aid of music. You can create a playlist to soundtrack […]
Read ArticleNeighbours from Hell? Dealing with Problems Next Door
Thursday, February 4th, 2021
The popular Small Faces ditty Lazy Sunday famously asked, “wouldn’t it be nice to get on with my neighbours?” Life is certainly easier if we’re on harmonious terms with those that live in proximity to our homes. We don’t need to be the best of friends. Basic courtesy and civility go a long way though, […]
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