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New Year resolution to declutter?
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Whether you’re looking to move or just keen for a fresh start in your own home, January is the perfect time to declutter. Effects are instant and may even increase your living space. Decluttering brings a sense of achievement and can pave the way for tackling more ambitious home improvement projects. If the idea of a simplified lifestyle appeals, you’re ready to start so don’t be put off by where to begin! Here are some great tips to jump-start your New Year resolution to declutter your home.
Merry and bright!
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
From candles to Christmas trees, it’s not too late to create a festive mood and make your home “merry and bright”! If you’re looking for inspiration there’s a fabulous range of options online, in the high street and at local special events. The custom of Christmas lights dates back to 18th century Germany where candles were first used to decorate Christmas trees. It wasn’t until the 20th century that electric lights became popular but by the 1950s, strings of electric lights were widely used along streets and on buildings as Christmas decorations. It’s now incredibly popular (and sometimes highly competitive) to decorate homes and gardens with Christmas lights and moving displays, creating a Christmas wonderland for all to see!
Selling Your House? Don’t Wait for the New Year!
Monday, December 19, 2016
Selling your house? If you're thinking of entering the property market, our advice is don't wait until the New Year! Many think that buyers stop looking at houses during the Christmas period but actually, from our experience, this is the time when people go online to search for a new home.
Spotlight on Staines-upon-Thames – our estate agents’ view
Friday, December 16, 2016
Staines-upon-Thames is a vibrant riverside town offering a lifestyle to match. “Upon-Thames” was added to its name in 2012 to promote its Thames side location and boost the local economy. The plan seems to be working - recent research shows that proximity to London, relatively low rents and an increasing number of start-up businesses has put Staines in the spotlight as THE place to be. Staines has seen a massive increase in new businesses per 10,000 population with a figure more than three times the UK average. Despite past poor press, the town has established itself as a hotspot for start-up companies, including high-tech businesses attracted to the M4 corridor. A town centre transformation in recent years and superb transport links by road, rail and air all add up to a highly attractive proposition.
All I want for Christmas
Thursday, December 15, 2016
As the frenzy of buying gifts, writing cards, decorating and planning family celebrations gathers pace and Christmas music and tinsel fills shops and restaurants, we asked some of our senior property experts what they thought homeowners and tenants would really like for Christmas this year, apart from world peace and a Lamborghini. Having narrowed it down to property related suggestions, here’s what they put on the wish list.
Landmark Place: New, exclusive retirement apartments
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Introducing Landmark Place, a stunning new development of 37 spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, from McCarthy & Stone, specifically designed to offer the very best in retirement living. At Landmark Place there is a choice of apartment designs, some of which benefit from a patio, walk out or Juliette balcony. Attractive, landscaped gardens will surround the development and there are scenic views from some areas of the upper floors.
