Extending a home without having to submit a planning application

Extending a home without having to submit a planning application

Want to extend your home, or a property that you are planning to buy? Here’s how to do it without having to submit a planning application. Permitted development rights enable homeowners to make certain building works on a property without planning permission...
Getting ready for the January sales & lettings bonanza

Getting ready for the January sales & lettings bonanza

Historically, the Christmas and New Year holidays see record visits to sites such as Rightmove and Zoopla, with over 1.6m properties viewed online as people escape the Christmas turkey to think about their next move. Understandably, many people are reluctant to sell...
Thinking of downsizing? What are your options?

Thinking of downsizing? What are your options?

Thinking of downsizing? What are your options? There could be a host of reasons for you to consider downsizing. Your kids may have flown the next, your garden may be too large, you may want to release some equity, reduce your monthly outgoings, or you are simply drawn...
10 simple steps to help you find your perfect rental property

10 simple steps to help you find your perfect rental property

1. What’s your budget? Think hard a carefully about how much you want to spend. It’s easy to get carried away with that better and more attractive property, but don’t forget you also have bills to pay when you move in! You might also consider renting...
How to keep your home cool in a heatwave

How to keep your home cool in a heatwave

With temperatures continuing to soar and the outlook for this to remain throughout the Summer, it's more important than ever to keep cool indoors. Take a look at our survival guide to keep your cool at home…   1. Shut the windows.   It may feel...