Summer is well and truly here, but with the Government advising against all but essential travel, perhaps a staycation is the best type of holiday for 2020. Coronavirus and lockdown have kept us all inside for the last few months. But with our top tips, there’s no reason to leave the comforts of your humble …
If you were to think about cobblestone streets, winding, hilly roads and acres and acres of green space, there’s every chance that you would conjure up an image of the countryside. Which is why it might come as a surprise to learn that rural living is accessible less than four miles from central London. Hampstead …
People who have a leasehold for a property in England and Wales are required to pay a fee to the freeholder or landlord of their property, known as ground rent. In this guide, we’re bringing you everything there is to know about ground rent and how it might relate to your home. Ground rent in …
After much deliberation, you decide that now is the time to take action. No more ‘umming and arring’. You’re finally going to do it – you’re going to sell your home. Sure, selling your humble abode is a big decision, but it’s time for pastures new. An agent is instructed, and your home is officially …
A tale of two neighbourhoods, split into four areas. That’s what you’ll find in the South West London postcode of Clapham, where young professionals and families flock to lay down roots, either in Family Clapham or Nightlife Clapham. Of course, those aren’t the official names of the communities in Clapham. But they do provide insight …
Once a bohemian mecca, today Shoreditch is one of the most in-demand postcodes in London — though you can still find your inner hipster if you look hard enough. New homes and tech startups never stop appearing in the area, taking the neighbourhood into the mainstream that little bit more day by day. Even with …
When selling your property even the front of your house has to cater to what the property market wants. Potential buyers will make snap judgements on how they feel about the house just from seeing the outside, so you need to make sure that it is in top condition. This guide will provide you with …
The swinging sixties put the King’s Road on the map as a place to find outrageously good-looking people wearing the latest fashion designs. Fast-forward sixty years, and it’s one of the most iconic shopping streets in the world. King’s Road is, of course, part of Chelsea, a super-prime London hotspot. Take a wander around Sloane …
So you have found your forever home. It’s got those bi-fold doors opening up to a Juliet balcony and a sizeable amount of outside space that make it a a great deal . Good times. There’s a catch, though. You haven’t sold your current house and need to find a buyer before getting the keys …
Completion day is red marked in the calendar for buyers and sellers alike. You’ve done the endless house viewings, discovered your dream property, had your offer accepted and signed the contracts. All that’s left to do is cross the i’s and dot the t’s before you get the keys to your new home. But what …
