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Spotlight on our new and old towns
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Most towns grow slowly over decades or even centuries, embracing traditional architecture but incorporating new design and planning for future needs. This is especially true across our network area spanning Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, and Middlesex. Some towns, such as Chesham, have absorbed the old heart of the town within designated conservation areas as organic growth expands outwards. Others, such as the new and old towns of Beaconsfield, scarcely touch and sit almost a mile apart.
New Home, New Look for 2023
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
You may be thinking about moving house and what changes you could make when you move in or perhaps just feel like a fresh new look for your current home. So how do you go about making your mark and ringing the changes? If you need some expert inspiration, it might be worth a visit to The Ideal Home show at Olympia, London from 17th March – 2nd April 2023 where exhibitors will be showcasing all the latest high-tech products and on-trend solutions for your home.The 2023 Future Living Home at the show will showcase how living spaces have evolved, with interior inspiration on new ideas for colours and decorating styles. Energy efficiency, use of natural lighting and renewable energy are all likely to feature strongly given the recent energy price increases. Ahead of the show, here are some pointers for what’s trending in décor this year.
Cosy up! Winter’s on its way.
Thursday, October 13, 2022
When the clocks go back and it gets darker earlier, there’s a lot you can do to keep your home warm and energy efficient this winter and make it look really inviting too. It may be cold and wet outside, but your home can be a haven so here are our top tips for ways to cosy up for winter.
Energy efficiency – a hot topic!
Friday, August 26, 2022
They may not have the WOW factor, but features overlooked by buyers in the past, are likely to top buyers’ wish lists as yet another energy price cap increase was announced today. Recent surveys have shown increased interest in double-glazed windows, roof insulation and modern energy efficient kitchens; now the top three features on a first-time buyer’s wish list. This year, more than ever before, energy efficiency is key to keeping costs down and staying warm in our homes.
From offer to completion - an agent’s true value
Monday, August 22, 2022
In the current property market where demand is high and supply still low, it can be straightforward to find a buyer. It’s not unusual to have multiple offers to consider and new research from Zoopla shows that the time it takes for a house to receive an accepted offer is the quickest it has been for years - 42% lower than in 2016. However, with one in five accepted offers not reaching completion for a variety of reasons, the hard part can be getting the sale over the line to exchange and completion. The adage “it’s a marathon, not a sprint” sums it up and once an offer has been accepted, that’s when you find how good your agent really is.
What is “in” and what is “out” when selling your property
Friday, August 12, 2022
Recent analysis of the key selling features on property listings by Rightmove has revealed which features are “in” and which have become less popular, over the last few years. Unsurprisingly, garden offices have grown massively in popularity during the pandemic, with more people working from home. Second on the list are bi-fold doors, often on buyers “most wanted” lists and listed as a key feature 589% more than 10 years ago. Also “in” are orangeries (up 173%) and underfloor heating (up 114%). Summer houses listed as a key feature are up by 90%, while greenhouses are waning as a selling point, decreasing by 46%.
