Beaten to it. Why the highest offer does not always win.
Making an offer on a house has a fair bit in common with going for a job. Everybody who turns up to the interview says they want it and everybody says they can do it, and what usually gets somebody hired is being able to show they can actually start on the Monday. Offers on […]
Sorry, we need to talk about December. Why a winter move starts now.
We are already being asked whether there is still time to move before the end of the year. It is a fair question, and it comes up every September, so it seemed worth setting out what the timings actually are rather than leaving everyone to guess. Can you still move before the end of the […]
Moving Home Before The School Bell Rings
Why the school application deadline should be driving your timings There’s a particular conversation we have every autumn and it always goes the same way. A family comes in, they’ve found the area they want, they know roughly what they can afford, and then somewhere in the middle of it all somebody mentions the school. […]
No Air Conditioning? Simple Ways to Keep Your Home Cool
Hot weather is always welcome at first. A bit of sunshine, longer evenings and the chance to spend more time outdoors are all lovely. The trouble starts when the heat follows you back inside and your home begins to feel uncomfortable, especially upstairs or at night. For many homeowners, air conditioning is not always practical, […]
Should I Move To A Bigger House?
There are plenty of reasons why moving to a bigger home might start to make sense. Maybe your family is growing, you need a proper home office, or the house that worked perfectly a few years ago now feels like it is starting to burst at the seams. More bedrooms, better storage, a larger garden […]
Heat-busting tips to keep your house cool this summer
There is no denying that when the warmer weather arrives in the UK, many of us are not quite prepared for it. Our homes are built to keep heat in, not let it out, which can make things feel uncomfortable very quickly. So, what can you actually do about it in simple, practical terms? As […]
How about a home that supports hybrid working?
Getting the basics right Since the pandemic, working from home has become part of everyday life for many people. Whether it is a couple of days a week or something more permanent, hybrid working is now something most households have had to get used to. What tends to get overlooked is that most homes were […]
Is there such a thing as the best mortgage product?
When it comes to mortgages, there is no shortage of choice. At any given time there is a wide range of deals available, all structured slightly differently and all claiming to offer something competitive. It is no surprise that one of the most common questions borrowers ask is whether there is such a thing as […]
Preparing Your Home for a Spring Sale
February and March are usually when activity in the property market begins to pick up again. Buyers who paused decisions over the winter tend to return with clearer intentions, and demand during this period is often stronger than at most other points in the year. This can create good conditions for selling, provided the property […]
2026: New Year, New Move
For many households, the New Year is when the idea of moving house starts to feel more real. After the festive period, homes feel busier, routines settle again, and practical conversations begin to surface. Does the space still work. Is the location still right. Is it time to buy for the first time, move somewhere […]