Your drains are one of the most important elements of your house. You might think that the roof is important or that the walls are essential and whilst they are they are relatively easy to fix. However the drains not working properly can give you a world of pain and unpleasant smells if they are […]
The housing market has seen a lot of uncertainty in recent times due to Brexit and now the global coronavirus pandemic, meaning that it has been more difficult for first-time buyers to get on the housing ladder. Image Credit First-time buyer’s index The first-time buyer’s index from Money.co.uk ranked 25 countries from across the world, […]
Christmas is a time to look forward to relaxing and enjoying ourselves. But sadly, another group of people who look forward to Christmas are burglars. It is important at Christmas to remember not to let our guard down too much when it comes to home security, as burglaries increase at this time of the year. […]
There are several things that you should keep in mind when it comes to determining if it is a good time to sell your home. If you are going through the process of selling your own home, you should make sure that you have done all of the research that you can so that you […]
Despite a rise in the choice of hardwood flooring Britons still enjoy a good bit of carpet. it remains the most popular choice with them when it comes to kitting out a room such as the lounge or living room. Getting the carpet right is one of the most tricky and difficult decisions that homeowners […]
One of the best ways to ensure that you maximise the profit in your house sale is to have a decent decor. The last thing that anyone wants to do is have to redecorate the entire place straight away. Even if some have designs of their own they will want to have established other parts […]
Ensuring that our homes are more energy efficient is an extremely important way of combating climate change and reducing carbon emissions. Over the past 50 years or so there has been huge strides in making a home better insulated. Some examples of this are cavity wall insulation and the use of double glazing. There have […]
Since Roman times, timber frame buildings have been around in the UK. Timber is back in popularity thanks to a raft of advantages, dropping out of favour due to the rise in popularity of brick in the Georgian period. In fact, a quarter of all new-builds are timber-framed, while this conventional and contemporary material favours […]
Part of the process includes searching for land, which would disclose a great deal about the property you are trying to purchase before exchanging contracts. They can recognise any concerns, such as current legal conflicts, restrictions on zoning, irrigation, access, and any problems affecting the land, such as subsidies caused by mining, flooding hazards, and […]
It is tempting at this time of the year to ignore your garden – with no more sunny days to enjoy the paddling pool or warm evenings sitting out in the garden with a glass of wine, it can seem a bit out of bounds during the winter months. But there are lots of things […]