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Spring traditionally sees a peak in property interest and there are signs that this is definitely the season to move home. Many of the metrics we monitor are on the up, starting with asking prices. The figures show confidence among sellers continues to build.

You may have joined Instagram to document your life. Some of you may have opened an account on behalf of your pet but have you thought about an Instagram account purely for your property?

There’s only a very small minority of buyers who will purchase a property without visiting in person. For the masses, a viewing is the ‘make or break’ stage in the search process. If they don’t like what they see, they’ll be discouraged from making an offer and will swiftly move on to the next possibility.

Adding extra storage to where you live – especially if it’s a rental property – doesn’t mean completing a complex DIY exercise. There are several no-drill options that will give you extra places to stash and store. Here are 5 easy fix, no-drill swaps:-

All eyes were on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt as he delivered the last Budget before the General Election. Were there any vote-winning announcements? Has it become cheaper to buy or sell a property? We answer your questions.

It was only two months ago that the property market was lauding the return of the Boxing Day bounce – the seasonal influx of buyers and sellers at the end of the year. Now, we’re interested to know if the intent to move home has translated into concrete action.

At one point in time almost every landlord will find themselves with an empty property. Normally, it’s only for a matter of days or weeks until a tenant moves in but there could be some unavoidable circumstances that leave your property unoccupied for a prolonged duration.

Whether you’re freshening up the interior of your property ahead of a sale, or have just moved into a new home and want to make your mark, paint will probably form the backbone of your decorating.

Wood panelling is the interior design detail that’s here to stay. In fact, it’s a trend that’s never been out of fashion, with the Tudors, Elizabethans, Jacobeans and Victorians all putting their own spin on timber décor.

The ups and downs of property prices continue to fascinate many. After spectacular rises during the pandemic, and a temporary sense of panic when Liz Truss was in power, January shows how a more stable landscape has affected values. New data from Zoopla offers a great perspective.

It may be the year of the dragon but it could also be the year of the property investor! Headwinds have quickly turned to more favourable tailwinds, with mortgage rates decreasing, optimism increasing, and the potential for a Spring Budget bonanza to assist budding and existing landlords.

The kitchen is often described as the heart of the home – especially with our fondness for open plan living - so it makes sense to spend time and money on a room that’s well used.