If you’re a seasoned landlord, chances are you’ve experienced at least one out-of-hours call from a panicked tenant. For newer landlords, finding a good contractor should be at the top of your to-do list. In this quick read, we look at some questions to ask yourself (and your contractor) to ensure they’re right for the job.

So, your home is on the market, you’ve decluttered, the sink is sparkling, and you’re patiently waiting for potential buyers to come and view your property. A few people arrange appointments, but no one seems interested; it’s been weeks. Have you been hit by the curse of overvaluation? Let's explore that in this quick read.

Among the emotion and turmoil involved in buying and selling a property, finding a property you've fallen in love with, only to make an offer and have it rejected, is heartbreaking. What can you do? Do you have to walk away from the house of your dreams?

What should you do to ensure your property is safe whilst it is empty through the winter months?

Interior design trends change year on year, much like fashion trends. Taking inspiration from all different cultures from all over the world. Looking at trends from years gone by to create our spaces. What are the new emerging trends for our homes for 2023?

As each year ends, we reflect on the year before and set resolutions and goals for the year ahead. Here is what you need to know if a house move is on the cards for you in 2023.

Some of you reading this will be old enough to remember the 1970s – the bell-bottom trousers, the vast collars, frayed jeans, disco glitter balls, maxi dresses, midi skirts but above everything else – HYPER-INFLATION. With inflation now standing at 11.1%, many of us envy the last few years when we have been lucky to experience sub-2 % inflation.

Want to get your new tenancy off to a good start in 2023 and safeguard against future disputes? Then there are some important things you should tell your tenants on moving-in day.

If you’re planning to sell your property, the first question that you’ll inevitably ask is how much it’s worth. Your home may be invaluable to you and your loved ones, but it’s also got a market value. In this quick read, we look at different factors that affect the value of your property.

We all do it. Every year we overfill our schedule in the run-up to Christmas. Children's school commitments, staff parties, gift shopping - there's just so much to do. If you are considering moving house, there is a strong chance that it is not a particularly urgent move, and you will push this to the AFTER Christmas category.

The Harborne housing market over the last three months is now becoming more ‘normal’ after the last couple of years of insane demand! Even with the blackening economic doom-mongers forecasting a harsh slowdown in the British property market, the number of people buying and selling their Harborne homes is still very good for the time of year.

In this article, we talk about what should happen to the value of your Harborne property over the next 12 months. Also, we will touch on the other more important barometer to judge the Harborne property market. Read on to find out what that is...