Home & Property

FEATURE: The ins and outs of renting a property

FEATURE: The ins and outs of renting a property

Renting your first property is naturally a nail-biting experience.

For many, it is their first taste of independence after living with family, or after living in halls of residence supplied by an education institution.

September 20, 2022
FEATURE: Top tips on how to design care home for dementia residents

FEATURE: Top tips on how to design care home for dementia residents

The number of people with dementia is slowly but gradually increasing.

Recent statistics show that nearly one million people live with dementia in the UK, projected to hit 1.6 million by 2040.

August 31, 2022
FEATURE: Why is short-term letting so popular?

FEATURE: Why is short-term letting so popular?

As a property owner, you have many challenges to deal with.

From how to find the perfect tenants to choosing a landlord insurance policy to cover your property, there are many things to consider.

August 27, 2022
FEATURE: 5 surveys to consider before building your own house

FEATURE: 5 surveys to consider before building your own house

The process of building a new house starts long before the foundation is constructed.

Making sure the land you are planning to build your new property on is suitable for your construction project is one of the first jobs to undertake.

August 24, 2022
FEATURE: Why more construction firms are investing in sustainable materials

FEATURE: Why more construction firms are investing in sustainable materials

Sustainability is at the heart of many industries today. Construction is no exception.

The sector is charging forward into a brighter future, led by aspirational individuals keen to make a difference.

August 22, 2022
FEATURE: Saving to buy a home: our top tips

FEATURE: Saving to buy a home: our top tips

For most people, buying a home is something that is unlikely ever going to happen.

The current housing markets are at an all-time high, which leaves many people wondering if they will ever be able to afford their own homes.

August 19, 2022
FEATURE: Importance of compliance on a building site

FEATURE: Importance of compliance on a building site

Almost every industry is subject to a series of rules and regulations which have been put in place for the safety of the staff and the consumers.

Ignoring these regulations can be incredibly dangerous, and it can also lead to serious legal repercussions for the business as a whole too.

May 3, 2022
FEATURE: Things nobody tells you about moving house (and how to deal with them)

FEATURE: Things nobody tells you about moving house (and how to deal with them)

Find out about the things nobody tells you about moving house so you can be prepared and go into this tricky life event with open eyes.

If you are moving house it is better to know the truth about what will happen so that you can prepare accordingly.

April 19, 2022
FEATURE: Empty nest, time to rest: Study reveals parents can’t wait for kids to move

FEATURE: Empty nest, time to rest: Study reveals parents can’t wait for kids to move

Parenting is incredibly rewarding, raising your young ones from tiny babies to young adults and setting them up for a lifetime of success.

But parenting can also be just a bit tiring – not to mention a smidgen stressful!

April 6, 2022
FEATURE: How to make your kitchen look better with no renovations

FEATURE: How to make your kitchen look better with no renovations

Coined the “heart of the home”, we spend a long time in our kitchens.

Whether that’s cooking, socialising, eating or simply relaxing, it’s no secret that kitchens can take a battering.

March 25, 2022
FEATURE: Moving back to the city

FEATURE: Moving back to the city

The last couple of years have seen something of an exodus from the city centre.

National lockdowns and increased homeworking opportunities inspired a large number of Londoners, both professionals and families, to move out of the city in search of ‘the good life’.

March 7, 2022
FEATURE: How to create your own home gym

FEATURE: How to create your own home gym

Many people’s exercise habits have changed during COVID-19 and many have found that working out at home to be a great way to stay in shape.

This is why many people are now creating their own home gyms.

January 21, 2022
FEATURE: A guide to maintaining your central heating system

FEATURE: A guide to maintaining your central heating system

By providing your household’s central heating system with basic maintenance, you’ll be able to keep it in good working order for many years to come.

You depend on your heating system to keep you warm in the winter, which is why you’ll want to make sure it works reliably all year round.

December 19, 2021