Crisis. Turmoil. Unprecedented. These were words rarely used pre-pandemic. Now they’ve become staples of our nation’s news coverage. And this week, they have been used more than ever to report on the economic waves caused by the Chancellor’s mini-budget last week. As an agency that believes in always telling the truth, it would be highly disingenuous of us to say it’s business as usual. It’s...
Have you heard of ‘unlocking the value of your home’? Do you know what it’s all about? If you’re over 55, chances are you’ve seen or heard this phrase several times from targeted advertising. While ‘unlocking value’ might sound like an elaborate spiritual journey or magic trick, instead, it’s quite dull and refers to equity release. So, what is equity release? Is it a good idea? How does...
How much of what you know about estate agents is really true? This three-minute read debunks a few common urban myths. The digital revolution has given rise to several assumptions about estate agents, but we’re here to tell you they’re not true. It’s time to separate fact from fiction and debunk four myths about estate agents. 1. Estate agents just post stuff on the property portals. Anyone...
Landing the perfect job is a dream for most, but what if that opportunity is in a different part of the country? Or abroad? If this is the case, relocation may be the only solution. Selling your home when you need to move out of Ringwood or the New Forest isn’t easy. You’ve got the start date of your new job to consider, selling your property quickly, the general hassle of moving, finding...
To mark International Women’s Day next Tuesday, we look at four British women who made history in their respective fields. A three-minute, fantastic females-themed read. They may not be household names, but these four pioneering British women deserve our admiration and respect. Helen Sharman – Britain’s first astronaut The Sheffield-born chemist was working at Mars (the makers of those...
In this two-minute read, we look at some of the things that may be putting buyers off (that you can easily fix). So, you’re keen to sell your home in Ringwood or the New Forest but you’re just not getting any offers. What’s going on? How can you make your home more attractive to potential buyers? What’s that smell? Your home is your castle, but your pong is also your pong. If a buyer...
This two-minute read looks at the, sometimes inevitable, part compromise plays in many property transactions. When it comes to buying a home, there’s a word that buyers don’t like to hear, but it really is a critical element of any property purchase. And that word is ‘compromise’. People often expect to step inside a property and know that they’ve found The One. But in most cases, the...
Star Trek fans, look away now. “It’s a home, Jim, but not as we know it.” The original phrase (we’ve replaced life with a home) didn’t even feature in the popular sci-fi show, apparently, but we’re digressing. If you’re interested in what life will be like in the homes of 2050, keep reading. A report commissioned by the respected industry organisation the National House Building Council...
This three-minute read looks at the benefits of cultivating houseplants and how to get started. Houseplants add colour and freshness to work and living spaces – and deliver a host of health benefits. As this week is Houseplant Week UK, let’s look at the do’s and don’ts of cultivating indoor plants. Reasons to green your scene If you take good care of your houseplants, they’ll look great...
In this two-minute read, we share how homeowners thinking of selling can avoid feeling down in the dumps on the year’s most depressing day. Next Monday is, according to social scientists, the most depressing day on the calendar. It even has a name. Such is the doom and gloom attached to it – Blue Monday. It’s the perfect storm of wintry weather, festive spending credit card debts coming in, New...