Wednesday, July 15th, 2020
Well, you’ve only gone and done it – you’ve managed what once felt impossible and finally unpacked the final box. Now? There’s nothing else for it. It’s time to party (let’s face it… you’ve earned it!). Here’s our guide for throwing an awesome (and well-deserved) house-warming party. Settle on a party style What’s it to […]
Read ArticleMonday, June 15th, 2020
Calling all singletons of the north. If you’re looking to fall head over heels, you may want to hot foot it over to Manchester, where there are 17 million fellow singles living (the largest proportion of singles in any British city). That means that more than half of all Manchester over-16s are without a partner. […]
Read ArticleFriday, January 3rd, 2020
Ahhhh Ikea – the Swedish powerhouse known for its fabulous meatballs, cool Scandinavian style and infuriating flat pack furniture (seriously, how can one bedside table require 105,463 screws?!). If you want to hold onto your sanity and avoid a pile of Ikea products created from moments of flat pack induced-rage, you’d better read this guide… […]
Read ArticleWednesday, September 26th, 2018
Moving home can be an incredibly stressful time for a dog, and whilst it’s in their nature to adapt to a new environment, it can nevertheless take some time and effort to make sure the transition is as smooth as possible. There are three important problems to solve. First, we need to prepare properly. Second, […]
Read ArticleTuesday, April 24th, 2018
Study after study consistently finds that moving gets tougher with age. Uncertainty, overwhelming tasks and leaving behind a loving home of happy memories must be met with care, patience and consideration. These three elements form a firm foundation when it comes to helping your elderly friend or family member move. Be Understanding In our younger […]
Read ArticleTuesday, February 27th, 2018
Moving day – done, dusted. Now it’s time to let the world know that you’ve made it to your new address – that includes personal contacts, utility companies, doctors, dentists and the list goes on (and on and on, if you’ve just moved your York business). Here we make this humongous task a little easier, […]
Read ArticleTuesday, November 21st, 2017
We’ve previously written plenty of blogs with advice about preparing to move house and settling down in a new area, but we’re yet to put together a check list of things to tick off immediately after you’ve shut the door of your new home. So, here it is… 1. Double check that all of your […]
Read ArticleThursday, September 28th, 2017
Just when you thought you had it all under control, with the removals firm booked, the solicitor set to go and the cleaners ready to give your property a quick once over, you realise that you’ve not yet let any of the many businesses you use know about your move. Fret not, here we run […]
Read ArticleThursday, September 7th, 2017
We’re always blogging about York and what draws so many people to this shining star of a northern city, and this time round, it’s time to put the spotlight onto York’s many cultural attractions. Pyramid Gallery Amongst the tens of art galleries in York is the Pyramid Gallery, a place that showcases the very best […]
Read ArticleTuesday, June 6th, 2017
Your results are in and you’ve been unconditionally accepted. It’s official – you’re off to the University of York – a university that holds an incredibly respectable 20th place positon in the league tables, in a city steeped in history, culture and bustling with nightlife and things to do. Settling Off To The University Of York […]
Read ArticleTuesday, May 9th, 2017
York is making a name for itself as a property hotspot, having climbed from 12th place in 2013, to 9th place as of 2015 in a list of best places to live (uSwitch); and with the average York property today boasting a value of £278,734 (rising by 5.25% over the last year alone) it seems […]
Read ArticleThursday, January 5th, 2017
It’s common knowledge that moving is the third most stressful life event following divorce and bereavement, and so it’s not so surprising that we get wrapped up in the preparation of a move. Yet beyond the boxes and the move day checklist, there’s something important that often gets overlooked – and that’s planning for the […]
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