In this two-minute read we look at ten steps you can take to soothe pets through the anxiety-inducing fireworks season. Halloween has been and gone and next up on the calendar is Bonfire Night. Some people enjoy it. Others endure it. One thing is for sure, and that's with all the loud bangs, strange sounds, and unexpected flashes it's a testing time, to put it mildly, for our pets. At Fells New Forest...
In this two-minute read, we look at what the announcement on Saturday by Prime Minister Boris Johnson means to home sellers and buyers in Ringwood and the New Forest. On Saturday we received confirmation England will go into lockdown from Thursday, November 5 until at least December 2. So, how will this affect people in the process of moving or thinking about selling in Ringwood and the New...
In this terrifying three-minute true story, we reveal how a family endured a nightmare experience when selling their home. In the beginning The Thomas family were like many you’ll know. There was mum, dad, two young children and a black cat called Lucky. They were popular with their neighbours and active members of the local community. And that’s why people were disappointed to learn they were...
In this two-minute speed read; we look at what the new tier system means for buyers and sellers looking to move in Ringwood and the New Forest. The tier system announced by the Government the week before last to combat the increase in Covid-19 cases has caused some concern from people who are looking to sell or buy a home at the moment. The good news is that it shouldn’t. This is because even in the...
In this two-minute read, we look at ways to make your Ringwood and New Forest home a warm, welcoming retreat. As the nights draw in and the mercury drops, it’s time to take a little inspiration from our Nordic neighbours. The stylish Danes have mastered the art of dealing with long, dark winters by embracing what they call hygge (pronounced hoo-gah). Hygge is a sense of cosy contentment brought about...
In this three-minute read, we outline five ways to streamline the home-selling process. Selling a home can be stressful, but by following a few easy rules at the start of the process, vendors can save themselves time, money, and heartache. A little bit of pre-sale prep will help you avoid the two most common home-selling horror themes. Scenario one - The process is painfully slow and drags on for...
In this three-minute read, we look at the long-term forecasts for the housing market and what they mean if you’re thinking about moving in Ringwood and the New Forest. After one of the most unusual years on record for the housing industry, the latest market predictions from a major property chain make for interesting reading. Think back to March, when the housing industry screeched to a halt for more...
In this three-minute read, we look at ways to keep your body and mind active in October. 1 Plant some bulbs Bulbs are easy to plant, can go in either the ground or pots, require virtually no looking after and pack a colourful punch. What’s not to like? Plant daffodils, tulips and hyacinths for spring blooms and alliums and lilies for summer flowers. 2 Play conkers Every October, thousands of...
In this three-minute read, we look at the dos and don’ts of photography when it comes to marketing a property. When selling a property, it’s impossible to overstate the importance of getting the imagery right. As most buyers spend hours scrolling through property portals before arranging viewings, first impressions are crucial. So why then do so many people get it wrong? Such is the volume of bad...
In this 90-second speed read, we look at the things people are stopping and starting in October. 2020 will go down in history as the year when life stopped, albeit temporarily. And with local lockdowns coming into force, that feeling of stop-starting stuff is still around. It’s a little like the hokey cokey but with stop-start replacing in-out. This all makes it a little ironic that next month is now...