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Twin towns
Friday, June 15, 2018
With the World Cup underway and continuing our international theme, town twinning in Europe dates back to AD 836 but, as a modern concept, really developed after WWII to foster friendship and peace, encourage trade and tourism and more recently to establish international business links. For example, Coventry twinned with Stalingrad and later with Dresden as an act of peace, all three having been heavily bombed during the war. Twin towns are often chosen because of similarities or shared interests; Oxford for example is twinned with other university cities. In June 2012, Dull (a Scottish village) and Boring in Oregon, USA twinned. Along with Bland in Australia, the three have joined forces to make fun of each other and to promote tourism!
International style without leaving home
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
International travel is now cheaper and more accessible than ever before, opening our eyes to style and culture from far flung places. And, whilst some things are better enjoyed in their native country, you can be inspired by your favourite destination and bring home ideas to create international flair at home. Everyone has a place they’d rather be, so celebrate your travel bug with global themed colours, patterns, textures and accessories and let your imagination take flight.
Get a glimpse of luxury living
Monday, June 11, 2018
This weekend a stunning new show apartment and sales suite will be opening at Marsham House in Gerrards Cross. For the first time, purchasers will have the opportunity to get inside and get a glimpse of the impressive interiors these homes have to offer. With Help to Buy now on offer and a stamp duty incentive for a limited time on selected plots, demand here is expected to be high. Buyers keen to take advantage of the development’s central location, great transport links and highly specified interiors, can book an appointment to view the show apartment on Saturday 16th or Sunday 17th June.
What makes a winning team?
Friday, June 8, 2018
With a spectacular summer of sport ahead, football fans are counting down the days till the World Cup 2018 where 32 teams will battle it out for the ultimate prize. Kicking off on June 14th, the eyes of the world will be on Russia as the world’s greatest players begin a four week feast of football. As they enter their final preparations, what makes a winning team? Great managers? Training? A blend of youth and experience?
Enjoy the long weekend!
Friday, May 25, 2018
If you are looking for some expert property advice this weekend, please be aware that our offices will be CLOSED on bank holiday Monday. We are OPEN tomorrow, Saturday 26th May at the usual time and individual office opening hours for Sunday can be found here .
First foot on the ladder
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Official figures show that the number of first-time buyers reached its highest for 10 years in 2017 with 365,000 taking ownership of their first home last year, up 7.4% on 2016 and the highest number since 2006, according to UK Finance, the trade body for Britain’s banks. The government’s Help to Buy programme, lower deposit and cheap mortgage deals and a cut in stamp duty in the November budget saving first timers up to £5,000 have all contributed to the increase, assisting those getting started on the housing ladder. First-time buyers have a vital role to play in the housing market, with each transaction having an impact further up the chain.
