
Estate Agents - Even in a Buyers' Market - You Still Need Good Listings
It never ceases to amaze me how frequently estate agents choose to cut back on their marketing efforts to get more listings when they're looking to save money.
However, this approach can be short-sighted and result in...

The Yorkshire Property Market - Spring edition
Despite the break on house-price growth, the market, as well as the economic outlook, is showing tentative green shoots as we head towards spring.
After two years of hectic activity, the market is stabilising and pausing for...

8 ways to inject colour into your home
Spring has officially sprung, it's time to inject some colour into your home!
This means putting away the heavy fabrics, dark colours and fluffy blankets and embracing natural materials, lighter fabrics and brighter shades...

Top tips for first-time landlords
If you’re contemplating becoming a landlord for the first time, there are lots to consider. Here are some important ways you can prepare your home and ease your mind when taking the leap.
InsuranceIt’s important that...

Top 5 interior design trends for 2023
Three weeks into the new year and interior design experts have set their predictions for 2023 with what could be on trend this year!
Pairing vibrant tones with earthy hues, mixing and matching styles in fashion and...

Will house prices fall in 2023?
A spike in the cost of mortgage borrowing could cause the UK property market to crash, following the largest monthly fall in house prices since 2008.
The market has been overheated, with property prices seeing annual...

Top 5 tips to prepare your home for viewings
A house viewing is another stage of selling your home and should be utilised as much as possible.
When people are viewing houses, they're already looking with a critical eye, and their first impression could be lasting. From...

Top 5 beautiful North Yorkshire walks
Are you moving to North Yorkshire? you need to know about the beautiful walking spots, just a stone's throw away!
Whilst North Yorkshire is famed for some pretty hard walks, it's also a fabulous place to visit as...

UK property market update
What's happening in the UK's property market today?
It isn't all doom and gloom like the media would make you want to believe...
This graph shows the number of house sales (yellow line) dropping but if...

A top guide moving to Scarborough UK
Are you looking to move to Scarborough, North Yorkshire?In 2019, 4,823 people moved to Scarborough and other areas in the UK, York, Leeds, Ryedale and elsewhere. Scarborough is an obvious contender when it comes to wanting to live...

What's going on with the UK property market?
So what is happening to the UK's property market?
Here is what has happened in the 7 days to and including Sunday 23rd October 2022.

Interior design hacks - How to make your home feel more luxurious
It’s not about buying expensive things, it’s all about styling them in the right way.
We spend a lot of time in our homes, so it’s important they feel like a sanctuary for us.
Homeowners’ decorating tastes vary...

Selective Licensing in Scarborough
On 5th November 2018, the council approved the designation of a selective licensing scheme for all privately rented properties within parts of the Castle, Central and North Bay wards in Scarborough. The designation comes into...

WHICH RENOVATIONS ARE WORTH INVESTING IN?
If you’ve lived in your home for several years, it may be time to relish the opportunity to improve, extend, redecorate or redesign. Whether you plan on staying or selling someday, we’ve gathered a list of renovations worth...

OUR TOP TIPS FOR GAS SAFTEY IN YOUR HOME
Here are the top tips for making sure your home or rental property is gas safe.
Anyone who uses gas in their home needs to be aware of the gas risks and how to keep safe.
An unsafe gas appliance has the potential to lead...

Smoke alarm regulation changes in England
By Mark Shields on 11th Jul 2022Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm regulation changes will be implemented as of 1st October 2022.
From 1st October 2022 smoke and carbon monoxide alarms will be mandatory in all rental properties.
The government...