Adiós – How to Ship Your Life to Spain
Saturday, July 28th, 2018
Thinking about moving to Spain? You’re not alone. In fact, so popular is this destination for those in the UK, there’s now almost 300,000 British citizens that have made the move to the sunnier climes of this European hotspot. Here we take a look at the most popular spots to live, where people work and […]
Read ArticleBang for Yer’ Buck – Where to Move for More Space for your Money
Saturday, July 21st, 2018
Currently viewing potential new houses? Take a look around – every single square foot within the average home costs a pretty staggering £211. Ouch. And with house prices continuing their steady rise (with increases of 4.5% over the past 12 months to November 2017), this figure is only set to rise further. With these plain […]
Read ArticlePacking Mastery – How to Create Wardrobe Boxes for your Move
Saturday, July 14th, 2018
We’ve blogged about everything from efficient packing to where you can get free boxes from, we’ve even covered how you can take care of your tech during your move. Now? We want to tackle something that every fashionista will relate to – creating wardrobe boxes ready for your big move, so your fav outfit is […]
Read ArticleSix Things No One Ever Tells You About Home Ownership
Saturday, July 7th, 2018
You’ve finally purchased your own home – congratulations! You’re no longer dealing with a grumpy landlord or even grumpier parents. That said, you do wish that you were told these six things before you collected those keys. 1. Paperwork – You Need It, All (and A Basement to Store It In) Who knew that in […]
Read ArticleYour Overseas Retirement Beckons – Here’s a How To
Saturday, June 30th, 2018
Planning to escape overseas to enjoy your autumn years? Here’s our how-to for ensuring your new life is every bit as successful as your sun-soaked dreams. When to Start Planning There’s a lot to do, and you’re going to need around 3 years of organising and arranging if you want your fresh start in a […]
Read Article“I Hate You!” – Moving with a Teen – How to Calm Kevin
Sunday, June 24th, 2018
Moving is a testing, trailing time – especially if you’re moving with pets or, worse still, while pregnant or with a toddler in the midst of the terrible twos. But in our efforts to advise and guide you through these specific challenges, we completely overlooked probably one of the toughest move day companions – the […]
Read ArticleTo Buy or To Rent? THAT is the question.
Sunday, June 17th, 2018
Your parents say you’re throwing money away. Some of your friends are already proud homeowners. As for your work colleagues? They say that if you don’t buy now, you’ll never get on the property ladder. But is renting really all that bad? As we’ll explore in this blog, buying may not be right for everyone. […]
Read ArticleMaking Your Estate Agent Work Overtime
Sunday, June 10th, 2018
Selling your home? Get set for a long, arduous, stressful journey if you don’t have the right tactics in place for ensuring your estate agent works overtime. Here’s our how-to… 1. Take Care in Picking the Right Estate Agent When it comes to estate agents, reputation matters, so do your research. Look to online review […]
Read ArticleHow Much?! 4 Home Renovations That Could Knock £££’S Off Your Home Value
Sunday, June 3rd, 2018
Selling your home? Then you’ll want to get the highest price possible, which may mean making some improvements. However, just before you pick up the Yellow Pages, or grab your paintbrush, you may want to heed our word of warning – the following four jobs could wipe thousands off the value of your home. 1. […]
Read ArticleProperty Fraud – It’s on the Rise. Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Monday, May 28th, 2018
Imagine it – you’ve gone through the house hunting process, found your dream house, put in your offer – it’s accepted. After months of legal processes, you’re finally approaching the exchange of contracts. You get the request to deposit the funds – and the money is sent. Then – the sinking feeling. You get a […]
Read ArticleThe Artform that is Box Labelling
Monday, May 21st, 2018
We can’t tell you how many times we’ve arrived with our clients’ belongings to a new home where chaos quickly ensues. What’s packed in those label-less boxes? Which one should be destined for which room? Do yourself a favour – avoid this logistical nightmare upon arrival, with the following simple strategy for labelling your boxes. […]
Read ArticleIt’s Not Me, It’s You – Moving After a Breakup
Monday, May 14th, 2018
In 2013, 130,473 couples got divorced, and yet despite how common divorce is, it can feel as though you’re the only one going through it when it happens to you. And heartache isn’t just lonely, it also compounds the challenging task of moving from an old home to a new one. Before you move on, […]
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