So, you’re finally taking that leap and packing up your bedroom at your long-suffering parents’ house? It’s time to take your first tentative steps out into the big bad real world and move into your first rented property.

Buying a home can be a lot more expensive than you may think, and there are usually hidden costs that can end up adding more than 10% to your total property bill. The costs that come with owning and running a house can often surprise former renters, meaning their budgets don’t quite match their financial needs…

In a perfect world, the home selling process would be straightforward and quick. You’d list your home for sale, schedule viewings, receive multiple offers, and sell your home fast and above list price. Unfortunately, selling your house isn’t always that simple and your home could end up sitting on the market longer than you anticipated.

Whether you’re buying your first home or upgrading your current one, your dog deserves a home where it feels comfortable, loved, and cared for. And, if you want to do something special for your four-legged friend or are introducing a new dog into your home, there are basic home improvements you can make...

As the brighter months of the year are arguably the best time to market your property, we share some tips on how to stage your home to appeal to prospective purchasers.

Unfortunately, it can be quite common for a house to have poor air quality. Unless a house has great circulation and lots of windows, it can become quite stagnant. People spend around 90% of their time indoors, so air quality is important. See our top houseplants for improving your air!

Buy-to-let is becoming ever-more popular and the appeal of having a project to work on and earn good money off is desirable to many people. Buyers can purchase a relatively cheap, run down property and turn it into a house that can be rented by tenants and offer quite a bit of money.

The colours you choose for your home décor can actually reveal quite a lot about your personality. Everyone wants to create the perfect home, and often the way you decorate it is an extension of your attitude and feelings.

Summer is coming with a promise of heatwaves. That means warmer weather, BBQs, time for gardening, and longer days spent relaxing outside. That’s why now is also the perfect time to change up your back garden into a place you’ll never want to leave. All it takes is a little bit of imagination and some careful planning.

From wall panelling to ceiling cornices, these are highly sought-after…

There are countless benefits to downsizing your home, and it’s a wonderful way to open the door to the next stage of your life. But making the decision to downsize can be hard, and leaving a home filled with cherished memories can bring heartache. So, when is the right time to downsize?

Developing the design scheme for your first home is an exciting process, but it can also be daunting once you factor in those additional costs — especially if you're buying a property alone…