The latest data release by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed that over the last 12 months, the average home seller across England and Wales has achieved 99.7% of asking price, a 1.2% increase versus the previous 12 months. However, in some areas of the market, sellers are achieving as much as 110% of their original asking price.
No one ever said that selling a house would be easy. However, it’s hard to understate just how stressful an experience it can be. It seems slightly ridiculous given how many people buy and sell their homes every year. Surely we as a society should have figured out a way to remove at least some of the stress and time from the process after all these years. Well, the good news is that there are...
Most people tend to overlook the windows in their homes when they are considering their approach to interior design. This does make sense because windows tend to be pretty immovable; when you purchase a house, the windows obviously come with it, and you cannot just swap them out. That being said, if you are planning a home renovation, then this could be your chance. Keep reading for more...
There’s a vast selection of flooring materials, such as tile, laminate, stone, wood, and vinyl. Regardless of your choice, carpet is still a crowd’s favorite for numerous reasons. It provides softness and warmth for your feet and helps decorate a space. Essentially, it gives a welcoming aesthetic to any room. Plus, it also protects your flooring material.
April marks National Gardening Month across the UK. Researchers at Essex University have demonstrated the benefits of gardening, with ‘reductions in stress and depression, increases in self-esteem, mood and wellbeing reported in children and adolescents, adults, and vulnerable and disadvantaged populations [1]’.
In response to this study, Mecca Bingo has revealed five plants that can...
New research has revealed the top 10 countries Brits want to spend their retirement in, with Spain placing first.
Equity release specialists at Retirement Solutions analysed the average monthly Google search volume for different terms relating to retiring abroad. They wanted to determine the countries that Brits are most seeking to move to, upon retirement.
When it comes to selecting a shower enclosure for your bathroom, there are a variety of options available on the market. There is no shortage of choices, from walk-in shower enclosures and wet rooms to standard shower enclosure shapes such as rectangular, square, offset quadrant, and quadrant shower enclosures. However, if you are looking for a rounded aesthetic in your bathroom with a space-...
Our bedrooms are a sanctuary, a precious space where we relax and take care of ourselves. To create a harmonious, aesthetically pleasing, and practical haven, bedroom expert Laura Burnett from Feather & Black reveals five top interior trends destined to be staples of bedroom design in the coming months.
Wooden accents
Rustic décor is a simple yet classic style choice for...
You always want your home to be a place of relaxation and tranquility. However, there are occasions when your peace can be disturbed. One of these occasions is when you have pests (of any size) in your home. From cockroaches to mice, they can quickly overrun your home. Dealing with pests as soon as possible is the best course of action. This way, you can ensure that they stand very little...
Finding that your home has also become home to an infestation of pests can be an incredibly stressful experience. The shock of finding a large nest is often compounded by uncertainty about what to do. This article will highlight a few of the most common pests in the UK and when you need to be concerned.
Moths and Carpet Beetle
Moths and carpet beetle went through a period of...