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Are you struggling with the dark days and long nights that kick in at this time of year? Don’t worry – you’re not alone. Millions of Brits experience a dip in mood during the colder, greyer months, often referred to as the ‘Winter Blues’. Some go on to develop Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) – a…
When it comes to selling a property, it pays to do your research before choosing an agent to manage the sale. Now you might think that all agents are much of a muchness (they all flog homes, don’t they?), but you’d be wrong! A great agent won’t just sell your property; they’ll sell it for…
We’ve all had it – that gnawing sense of buyer’s remorse when we’ve made a purchase. It could be the make of that new car you’ve ordered. Or the colour of that dress that looked good online, but will it have a wow factor when the delivery driver drops it off? Or something as simple…
Most people looking to move home fall into one of eight categories. Learn what these categories are so that you can fine-tune your property selling strategy. Space Chasers – These movers want more space to accommodate a growing family, a home office or a Labradoodle puppy. Homes with a generous garden, garage, and loft conversion top…
Are you looking to move into a new rental property? Here’s a guide to finding a new home. Research Identify where you would like to live and what kind of property you’re looking for. For example, if you work from home, you might need office space. If you have children, you may want a garden….
Building a property portfolio might sound like a great way to build an additional income, but it can be a tricky area to navigate with lots of pros and cons. Getting started First things first, where is the cash coming from? Have you already got a property and looking to buy a second? Or maybe…
The lure of a place in the sun has long appealed to people from the UK. After the Covid-19 lockdowns, many people have brought forward plans of a new life soaking up the sun and culture of a place abroad. And Spain is always at the top of people’s holiday home away from home –…
The pandemic didn’t just trigger an exodus of city slickers moving to the country, it also kick-started a multi-billion-pound home renovation boom. UK property owners spent £110 billion on home improvements* last year – a 30% increase year-on-year. While some people kept things simple by giving a few rooms a lick of paint, others embarked…
The nation’s 200 hospices care each year for 225,000 children and adults with terminal or life-limiting illnesses. And, after an incredibly tough 18 months, they need our support now more than ever. Where it all started Dame Cicely Saunders – a nurse, social worker, and doctor – founded the modern hospice movement in 1967, when…
As a private landlord, you’ve got to stay on top of repairs, damage, and unexpected costs. So how do you safeguard your property and income? Do you cross your fingers and hope for the best? Or have you taken the necessary steps to protect yourself? What is landlord insurance? First off, there’s no legal obligation…
The word ‘inspirational’ gets thrown around a lot these days, but when it comes to our Paralympic heroes, there really is no other way to describe them. The grit and determination they displayed in Tokyo provided a much-needed reminder that human beings can do incredible things when they set their minds to it. We could…
Recycle Now has been running Recycle Awareness Week annually, with 2021 being its 18th year. The emphasis is on celebrating how many of us are recycling and ensuring we all continue to do so. As the Zero-Waste Chef blogger Anne-Marie Bonneau said: “We don’t need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need…