Three Ways to Spend Less on Christmas Gifts This Year
Don’t blow your budget by buying Christmas presents for all and sundry this year. Follow these tips to simplify your […]
Don’t blow your budget by buying Christmas presents for all and sundry this year. Follow these tips to simplify your […]
What is the Boxing Day surge, and why should sellers act now to capitalise on it? Here’s what you need […]
From 6 April 2025 new tax changes are coming in, which will impact those with furnished holiday lets – not […]
Small Business Saturday 2024 is happening across the UK this weekend. It’s the perfect time to celebrate and support the […]
If you’re on a budget, DIY is a great way to improve your home without spending a fortune on tradespeople. […]
With the end of the year drawing closer, housing experts have revealed their predictions for 2025 and beyond – and […]
The latest Consumer Prices Index (CPI) released by the Office for National Statistics revealed that inflation increased from 1.7% in […]
Working from home (WFH) is the norm for many Brits – 26% do it at least some of the time*. […]
Grey, cloudy days and darker nights don’t show your property to its best advantage. So, here are a few simple […]
Now that the dust has settled on the Autumn Budget, let’s look at how it will impact the property market. […]
Let’s face it – doing property maintenance isn’t many people’s idea of a good time. However, keeping on top of […]
With reports that sales activity in the housing market is at its highest level since 2020, there’s a lot to […]
Earlier today, the Bank of England (B of E) announced that the base interest rate will be cut by 0.25 […]
The Bank of England meets tomorrow (Thursday 7 November) to set the official Bank Rate or base rate as it […]
Unfortunately, when the nights get longer, this time of year can be open season for burglars looking to target your […]
With PM Keir Starmer warning it would be painful, the new government’s first Budget has been hotly awaited for some […]
It’s considered the health epidemic of our times and affects one in nine people*. If left unchecked, it can cause […]
New data shows the mortgage market has bounced back from the turbulence of two years ago. Think back to this […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression. Some symptoms of SAD include low mood, irritability, difficulty concentrating, […]
PM Keir Starmer has already issued a warning that next week’s Budget will be painful… to help fill a ‘£22 […]
Many people turn to comfort food to get through the colder, darker autumn and winter months. But reach too often […]
The weather is dreary. Christmas is on the way. So, right now is an absolutely terrible time to jump into […]
With mortgage rates at the lowest levels for 15 months and recent press headlines highlighting a rise in prices, there’s […]
As the days grow shorter and the chill sets in, it can be easy to feel a bit downcast. But […]
In the past decade, millions of Brits have snapped up home tech gadgets to monitor their kids, cats, dogs and […]
Completing on your new home is an exciting time – probably one of the most exciting times in your life. […]
With the days getting shorter and colder, dopamine décor could be just the thing to liven up your living space […]
Rightmove has unveiled a new tool to help calculate how much renovation works add to the value of a property. […]
Creating a home that nurtures you and your loved ones goes beyond décor, design and furniture layout. A well-balanced living […]
What do Tinder and Bumble have in common with Rightmove and Zoopla? If your answer is not a lot, then […]
The Bank of England has just announced its decision on interest rates. And the decision is… to keep the interest […]
There’s nothing quite like becoming a homeowner for the first time. Stepping over the threshold into a place you can […]
If you’re considering giving your child a helping hand to buy their first home, you’re not alone. Figures show that […]
With UK Savings Week running from 9 – 15 September, there’s no better time to take control of your finances […]
Part 3 – from receiving an offer to completion. This is the final part of our blog series looking at […]
The Bank of England interest rate cut at the start of August gave the housing market a late summer boost […]
The UK housing market is experiencing a period of steady recovery, according to the latest data from leading property portal […]
As September rolls in and children across the UK prepare to return to school, many parents are reconsidering their daily […]
Should you move or improve? It’s a question an increasing number of homeowners in our area are asking themselves. And […]
Throughout August, we’ve been running our Community Cheerleader campaign. It’s where we’ve shouted from the rooftops (and blog posts) about […]
Selling a home can be stressful, no matter what your circumstances. But the moving process can be even more complicated […]
Throughout August we are running our Community Cheerleader campaign. It’s where we shout from the rooftops (and blog posts) about […]
When estate agents tell sellers not to over-personalise their property, what do they mean? Here’s a real-life tale that explains […]
Throughout August we are running our Community Cheerleader campaign. It’s where we shout from the rooftops (and blog posts) about […]
When it comes to retirement, most people have the same ambition: to spend their later years doing what they love […]
Throughout August we are running our Community Cheerleader campaign. It’s where we shout from the rooftops (and blog posts) about […]
Political Certainty Helps Market The General Election has brought a new government and new certainty to the housing market. Both […]
It’s months away and probably the last thing on your mind right now, but we need to talk about Christmas. […]
Throughout August, we are running our Community Cheerleader campaign. It’s where we shout from the rooftops (and blog posts) about […]
The role of estate agents has dramatically transformed over the centuries. How the job of helping people buy and sell […]
There’ll be sweat, tears, heartbreak and joy in Paris over the coming fortnight when the world’s best athletes compete at […]
Property experts say that many people have put their moving plans on hold until interest rates drop*. Is this the […]
Part 2 – from marketing to finding a buyer If you’ve already read our first blog about how a property […]
Heading off on holiday is always exciting, but it’s easy to forget essential items in the last-minute rush to pack. […]
Many tech experts predict that artificial intelligence (AI) will revolutionise how we live in the future. So, what impact will […]
With the excitement of the summer holiday season upon us, making sure your home is safe and secure while you’re […]
Before you list your home, be prepared for your estate agent to go on a fact-finding mission. They’ll ask you […]
Mixed market in run-up to General Election While the latest house price reports from Rightmove and Zoopla show the General […]
With Wimbledon now in its final week, many people around the globe are captivated by the extraordinary skill and determination […]
July is a busy month for green-fingered gardeners, with plants in full bloom and outdoor areas needing extra care. However, […]
Part 1 – from Instruction to Going on the Market We’re often asked about the whole process of selling a […]
If you dream of swapping the pressures of everyday life for sipping piña coladas on an idyllic beach, then you’ll […]
From adult children returning to live with mum and dad to elderly parents moving in with their offspring, multigenerational living […]
Moving home can be an emotional rollercoaster, a mixture of sad goodbyes and exciting new beginnings interspersed with lots of […]
The summer solstice, on Thursday (20 June), marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the […]
Tania and Helen have been through 5 General Elections, and Brexit in their estate agency careers and every time the […]
With Father’s Day just around the corner on the 16th of June, finding the perfect gift at the eleventh hour […]
While some people will enjoy a nice meal or a family catch-up this Father’s Day, the event will trigger more […]
Using the Five Senses to Find Your Dream Home Buying a home is a huge undertaking that many property hunters find […]
House Price Sales Continue to Grow Pent-up demand in the housing market is driving the number of sales, with Zoopla […]
As it’s Child Safety Week*, here’s a handy reminder for Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire homeowners about how to keep your precious little […]
Choosing the right estate agent is a big step on the road to successfully selling your home. But with so […]
Sadly, online scams are a common part of life these days. We’ve all read stories about innocent people falling for […]
It’s a Thursday afternoon, and Tania and I have journeyed to rural Carmarthenshire to visit the home of Bev, a […]
If you’re planning to sleep under canvas for the first time ever this summer, here are some tips to make […]
It’s an exciting moment when a buyer puts a good offer on the table. After all your hard work to […]
May is Local History Month, making it an ideal time to dive into the history of our area. Researching local […]
Getting on the housing ladder in the UK is no easy feat, with property prices and inflation meaning it can […]
In this context, a hacker isn’t a teenager sitting in a darkened room hunched over a computer and creating digital […]
Understanding the various property tenures in our area is helpful for homebuyers in making informed decisions. In a world where […]
Spring Housing Market Kicks Into Action With more sellers coming to the market and a slight increase in the average […]
There’s an old saying: The simple things in life are often the best. And when it comes to exercise, what […]
When it comes to home improvements, it’s wise to think carefully before you splash the cash. Homes renovated to a […]
The charity, Dementia UK’s Time for a Cuppa Week, runs from 1 to 8 May. It serves as a timely […]
So, you’ve prepped and primped your home, and it’s been photographed looking its very best. Now you’re ready for the […]
If you’re paying off a mortgage on a property in Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire or Carmarthenshire, you’ll be well aware of how the mortgage […]
Most home sellers want three things: to get the best possible price for their property, to complete the sale in […]
As winter fades, it’s time to prepare your garden for spring, turning it into a perfect spot for birds and […]
If you’re looking for a new family home in Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire or Carmarthenshire, viewings will play a key role in your […]
There’s plenty to consider when moving home, especially when a growing family is involved. Over the past few months, we’ve […]
Ceredigion award-winning estate agent announces new partnership for auction properties Ceredigion estate agent Cardigan Bay Properties has teamed up with […]
In November 2023 new guidance was published by the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT), with the […]
Spring Boosts Buyer Demand The March 2024 House Price Index is out and is showing positive signs in terms of […]
It’s been described as a curse of modern times. It’s omnipresent in most of our everyday lives. And for some, […]
Are you planning to sell your home this year? Or just curious about what your property may be worth in […]
Easter celebrations in Britain traditionally involve hot cross buns, bonnet parades and lots of chocolate. But how do other countries […]
You can always tell when someone is really interested in buying your home by the number of questions they ask. […]
The past few months have been busy so we are a little late in putting together our monthly House Price […]
The Land Registry always works 3 months behind as it takes so long to register new sales. So we are […]
Make your sale as stress-free as possible and help find your perfect buyer with our top tips! Once your property […]