Blue Monday, often labelled as the most challenging day of the year, falls on the third Monday of January. But what exactly makes this day particularly blue?

If you’re wondering what Guppies are (and we’re not talking about fish here) and what they’ve got to do with the property sector, let us explain. The term ‘Guppies’ refers to tenants in the 18 – 39 age bracket who see themselves staying in the rental market for the long term.

They’ve graced our TV screens for years and made millions buying and selling homes. But, like the rest of us, famous property gurus also make mistakes. From rotten renovation jobs to disappointing deals, here’s a rundown of some of the biggest blunders made by property experts.

House buying can be one of the most stressful times in someone’s life. It is certainly one of the biggest purchases that many people make. They might have saved for years to get a deposit together and searched around for the best deals, however, all of this can be for nothin if they don’t have a good enough credit rating.

When it comes to moving home, you are probably more focused on what you want from your new house rather than thinking about the sale of your old house. But it is important to make sure that your old house is shown in its best light to get a good sale. Here are some tips and tricks that will help you prepare beforehand.

Lots of people wrongly assume that selling a house is easy and doesn’t take any preparation – after all that’s what you’re paying the estate agents for, isn’t it? Wrong! The reality is, selling a home can be stressful and inconvenient but if you are thinking of selling up, there are some essential secrets you need to know.

Our homes are our castles, and we like nothing more than styling and personalising them to our own tastes. DIY is a huge business in the UK, and almost all of us have an ongoing project, improving or changing some aspect of our home, changing wallpaper, paint colours, or maybe even tiles and flooring.

This article explains why using a good local agent is always the best choice.

When it comes to selling your home, you need to make sure that you have the right estate agent. There are many different companies around all competing for your business, so it is important to make sure you are comfortable with who you have representing you. Our tips and tricks will help you pick the perfect agent for you.

There are countless benefits to downsizing your home, and it’s a wonderful way to open the door to the next stage of your life. But making the decision to downsize can be hard, and leaving a home filled with cherished memories can bring heartache. So, when is the right time to downsize?

Are you trying to sell your home? Perhaps after the market in recent years, you were hoping for a quick sale, maybe even a stampede of viewers with offers flying in and the price rising, but instead, you've just had timewasters? Read this article to find out why your home might not be getting the interest you were expecting and how to fix it.

If your home isn’t selling, who or what is the problem?