
Decorating your house on a budget
When it comes to the build-up of buying a house, without a choice, you have to spend a drastic amount of money from your deposit fee, valuation fee, stamp duty and the list goes on. Feel like you are short on...

Who’s happier – renters or home owners?
There has always been a great debate over whether renters or owners are happier. Many years ago, buying a house was part of growing up. You were not accomplished until you had a property in your name, and the only...

Keeping your home cool during summer heatwaves
Improve your home life during summer months and ensure any viewers or visitors stay comfortable. Britain has had better weather than the Mediterranean, Hawaii and The Bahamas so far this summer, and with the...

Buying a renovation property: A guide
Buying an empty house that needs a bit of renovation and restoration can be very exciting. You are presented with a blank canvas that allows you to change anything you like and design the house of your dreams from...

Which housing survey or report is right for you?
When you’re in the throes of purchasing a new house and have what you think is the home of your dreams, it is important not to get carried away – a home is the most important purchase you may ever make and so...

Finding your perfect community
Location, location, location… There’s no doubt that there’s so much more to house hunting than the bricks and mortar themselves.
The dream home is a combination of the house itself, and the...
Let there be light!
Everyone's home will have lighting, won’t it? But lighting is often ordinary and to be fair a little dull!
It’s simple and very no-thrills in the majority of cases which is a real shame because...
Home office inspiration!
It doesn’t matter whether your home office will be created for working from home, running a business or just organising your finances, it’s still a space where you should be comfortable working...

Combining colours in interior design
With trends changing on a seasonal basis, it can be tricky to know where to begin with choosing a colour scheme for your bedroom so we get some top advice from interior designer, Andy Briggs.
Not only do...
Say no to dodgy DIY disasters
With more people looking to use tradesmen to carry out even the most basic of jobs around the house, John Lewis has launched a new service that allows customers to source and book trusted...