Landlords and tenants fear financial ruin, says property expert calling for the Government to step in and cover rent during the coronavirus outbreak The coronavirus means tenants and landlords face ‘financial ruin’ The Government needs to help those affected, says ARLA Propertymark It is calling for affected tenants to have their rents paid in full … Read more
Home moves grind to a halt! Face-to-face property viewings banned as buyers due to complete are left in limbo EXCLUSIVE: All face-to-face property viewings have been stopped No house moves can take place unless considered to be essential It leaves those who have exchanged on a property purchase in limbo By Myra Butterworth For MailOnline … Read more
Is the grass greener when you work from home? As coronavirus looks set to leave many of us housebound, we round-up the best spaces for an office By Graham Norwood For The Daily Mail Published: 07:53 GMT, 13 March 2020 | Updated: 08:29 GMT, 13 March 2020 Many more of us may be working from … Read more
This detached family home has some impressive features, including spectacular sea and mountain views of the Welsh coast and countryside. But it is perhaps the 1970s interiors that attract the most attention, due to a yellow and brown kitchen, wooden slats on the dining room ceiling, and colourful suites in the bathroom and toilet that … Read more
The decline of the great British pub is nothing to raise a glass to, but the growing trend of converting old inns into new homes means it’s not last orders yet. The fall in numbers of pubs has been spectacular. There were 99,000 a century ago, compared to just 39,130 today. ‘Unfortunately pubs continue to … Read more
A bunch of flowers used to be a rare treat — something you would give or receive on special occasions. But we’ve developed such a love of fresh blooms that we spend £2.2billion a year on them, according to the Flowers & Plants Association. And mostly on ourselves. Increasingly we’re turning to ordering weekly or … Read more
Use fresh flowers, get rid of clutter and spring clean: Seven simple tips to sell your home quickly and benefit from the property market upturn Property market showing green shoots of growth across the country A clean, clutter-free, pet-free home full of flowers can help secure a sale We take a look at other simple … Read more
Making sure your home is the perfect space for a good night’s sleep can be a challenge amid hectic work schedules and family life. But there are steps you can take to help make sure that you are not plagued by insomnia – and one of the keys is making sure you buy the perfect … Read more
Artisans are using them as studios and gardeners are adorning them with flowers. The shed has never had it so good — but, then, I am a true devotee. My husband, Dave, and I inherited a very tired shed when we bought our house in Guildford, Surrey. It came with no door and a roof … Read more
One man’s misery is another man’s opportunity to bag a bargain. And, as the number of properties repossessed by mortgage lenders rises, savvy buyers are snapping up unbeatable deals. The latest figures from UK Finance, the banking trade body, reveals that the number of homeowner properties taken into possession in the final quarter of last … Read more
It looks like a pretty cottage in the heart of the countryside. But initial impressions can be deceptive, as this little gem of a property proves. Rather than being surrounded by fields, the house is in the heart of South East London‘s Peckham, a now trendy hotspot with railway arch bars and old-school pubs that … Read more
Are you one of the home buyers returning to the property market following months of uncertainty due to Brexit and last year’s election? Confidence among buyers and sellers is reportedly returning, with property website Rightmove claiming that the average newly-listed home price rose £2,589 in the month to mid-February to £309,399. If you’ve found a home … Read more
Tailored interior design has long been the preserve of those with deep pockets. It tends to attract those who live in the kind of homes where driveways are gated and AGAs and vast kitchen islands come as standard. But times are changing. It is now possible to have your home restyled without splashing out on … Read more