Moving home is said to be the third most stressful thing you can do, so if you can do anything to reduce that stress, so much the better? When buying your next Moreton-in-Marsh home, being chain-free can certainly reduce your stress and offers many advantages over other buyers (and some disadvantages). So, what is a…
In this three-minute read, we show you how to keep calm and in control when selling your North Cotswolds home. With April being one of the most popular months for sellers to market their homes, it coincides with Stress Awareness Month. This annual event recognises the dangers of modern-day stress and provides valuable coping strategies….
In this two-minute read, we show you how to keep calm and in control when letting your North Cotswold property. The idea that investing in rental property is easy passive income is a myth. Letting and managing rental property can be stressful, especially for inexperienced or accidental landlords. This month sees the championing of Stress…
With all of us completing the Census, a couple of weeks ago, it made me realise profoundly that mine and my family’s life, which from our own point of view seems unique and delightful, makes us all into a series of statistics for the Census gatherers to pore over. To digest and regurgitate facts, figures…
In this three-minute read, we explain why it pays for landlords to review the management of their property. Spring is traditionally a time for a good tidy up and clear out. If you’re a landlord, it’s also an excellent opportunity to give your property management strategy a once-over. Taking the time to review what is…
In this two-minute read, we look at the ingenious ways communities pulled together during the pandemic to spread joy and raise spirits. In years to come, when we talk about living through the pandemic, we’ll no doubt mention face masks, home-schooling, and Zoom meetings. But let’s not forget the countless examples of kindness and resourcefulness…
The Moreton-in-Marsh property market, for people looking to sell, is at its sturdiest for at least the last five years with home buyers jumping onto the Moreton-in-Marsh property ladder with abandon. Moreton-in-Marsh house prices are anticipated to rise throughout 2021 after the Stamp Duty cut (and subsequent extension until the summer/autumn) and the newly revealed…
In this three-minute read, we look at how you can use your garden to make a staycation feel like you really are getting away from it all. The last year has left many of us more in need of a holiday than ever. While things will slowly start getting back to normal, there remain plenty…
In this two-minute read, we look at new rules on electrical safety reports that come into force next month. It’s no joke: landlords who fail to get an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) for their rental property by 1 April could face a fine of up to £30,000. The government made EICRs mandatory for new…
In this two-minute read, we look at how the pandemic has given us a greater appreciation for life’s little pleasures. As tomorrow is the International Day of Happiness, let’s tune out from the negative headlines for a moment and reflect on a few positives. The theme for this year’s event is Keep Calm. Stay Wise….