What is an EPC and how do I read it?

What is an EPC and how do I read it?

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) were introduced in 2007 to give buyers a better understanding of the energy efficiency of a property they may wish to buy. The EPC is a legal  requirement if you are selling or renting a property and are valid for 10 years from...
Upgrade your bathroom and add value to your home

Upgrade your bathroom and add value to your home

If you want to add value to your home, and make it a better place to live upgrading your bathroom can bring surprising benefits. One of the most important rooms in a house, it’s a place where you can relax and unwind after a hard day. As well as get ready before...
What will happen to the property market in 2020?

What will happen to the property market in 2020?

House prices increased by an average 33.7% in the last decade and despite being relatively flat over the last couple of years, due to the uncertainties surrounding Brexit, are set to rise by a further 15.3%, according to latest predictions, in the next 5 years....
Buying and selling over Christmas

Buying and selling over Christmas

Think you need to avoid selling your property over Christmas? Think again. Potential buyers have more time over Christmas and, according to Rightmove, the Christmas period and particularly Boxing Day, is one of the busiest of the year, with people searching for a new...
How to add £50k to the value of your house, in less than one week

How to add £50k to the value of your house, in less than one week

According to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and the Home Owners Alliance (HOA), you can enhance the value of your property by almost £50,000 simply by removing an internal wall to create an open plan kitchen and dining area. Chief executive of the FMB, Brian...