If you have been getting ready for a property move, you may have followed the time-honoured advice of redecorating so your home is a haven of neutral colours. While this does appeal to the masses, we know some of you are suppressing your desire for dazzling colour and interior interest.
When it comes to retirement, most people have the same ambition: to spend their latter years doing what they love without worrying about scraping by. But what’s the best way to build a nest egg to keep you secure in your old age? Let’s look at two popular forms of investment: buy-to-lets (BTL) and pensions.
Small can definitely be perfectly formed but in the case of property, potential buyers are often motivated by space. Floor plans can be deceptive so purchasers will instinctively rely on photographs and then a viewing to decide whether the property warrants an offer.
Cable knit throws, faux fur rugs and velvet cushions – your time is up. With warmer, brighter weather on the horizon, it’s time to transform our homes for the season ahead. We look at the five interior design trends that will take us from spring to summer by way of paint, paper, homewares and design accessories.
From cut flowers in vases and glossy-leaved houseplants to overflowing patio pots and on-trend terrariums, a healthy dash of flora and fauna will add extra appeal when it comes to selling your home. Here are three areas to focus on:-
When it comes to getting a property ready for sale, there is a recommended set of presentation steps to follow: declutter, depersonalise and redecorate. On the latter, it’s advised that vendors step back and look at their walls, ceilings and woodwork to see what condition they’re in.
It’s time to come clean – we have a weakness for design trends. We’ve tried hygge, cottagecore and colour drenching but we have really fallen in love with one current interior fashion and that’s Japandi. The best bit? This design style might just help you sell your home.
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