£3,485 is the estimated average cost of school uniforms for a child over the course or their school life (Reception to Year 11). The cost is equivalent to 4.31 months of a mortgage repayment or 3.31 months’ of average rent,…
If you were to compare the map of UK surname distribution of the 1801 census with a similar map today, you would probably be surprised at how little change there has been since then, with local surnames still congregating around…
The overall shortage of housing stock in relation to demand suggests that finding a buyer should not be too difficult irrespective of which agent you choose to sell your property. So, it’s tempting to become less discerning over your choice…
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 our very own Nigel Fitzgerald from Lock & Key…
When buyers have choice, this can make them indecisive and prompts them to be selective and cautious before settling on the “right” property. If you are selling, this puts a huge onus on you to ensure that your property absolutely…
Switching schools means making new friends, getting to know new teachers, settling into a new school and figuring out how to navigate their way through a new system. Ensure you follow these tips for an easy and painless transition for…
It might sound like a daunting task at first, but if you prepare correctly and follow the relevant advice, there is no reason why your viewings can’t pass without a hiccup and in fact, increase the chances of your home…
Hi Folks, my summer observations are this, here we are mid-summer holidays, and the market is generally regarded as subdued. However, due to the continued lack of stock, we are still securing some excellent prices locally. Certainly, volumes are down…
According to a recent report*, 23% of Britons say that a quiet location is the number one consideration when choosing where to live. This rises to 32% amongst people in their 50s (and surprisingly falls to 16% amongst Londoners). The…
Hi Folks, so typically during the summer selling season there is a glut of homes coming to the market in our Melksham property market. However, this summer there has been roughly an 18 per cent fall in the number of…