Metaverse has been a Silicon Valley buzzword for months, but the word's usage rocketed in October after Facebook’s parent company renamed itself Meta, as it shifts its focus towards VR. It may seem crazy that people could spend millions of dollars on virtual,...
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5 Energy-Efficient Property Updates That Don’t Require Planning Permission
With sustainable living and saving the planet being on the forefront of most people's minds with the recent COP26, here are five energy-efficient improvements you can make to a property that are impactful and don't require planning permission. They will save money in...
Make Your Home Greener And Save Money In The Long Run!
Over time and with so much focus on climate change and sustainable living, the demand for greener homes is on the rise. Here are a few key home improvements that you can make to your property to make it greener but which will ultimately save you money too. Solar...
COP26 – How Commercial Real Estate Will Need To Adapt To Reach Crucial Climate-Action Goals
Did you know that Commercial Real Estate is currently responsible for 40% of global carbon emissions? During COP26 suggestions and recommendations were made on what the commercial real estate industry can do to be more efficient, whether it is more sustainable...
London Residential Area Guide: Paddington
Paddington, London falls under the W2 postcode, along with neighbours Bayswater and Westbourne Green. It was made famous by the fictional Peruvian bear, named after Paddington Station. However, the origins of its name dates back to the 10th century when it was...
Key Property Terms To Familiarise Yourself With During The Property Purchase/Sale/Renting Process
If you are about to embark on your property purchase journey, are renting or are trying to sell a property, use our handy jargon buster to stay on top of your property A-Z and be familiar with the terminology. Agreement in principle Agreement in principle (AIP), also...
The Floodgates Have Opened For Overseas Buyers Returning To The UK
After an almost 16-month period, the UK travel restrictions have finally relaxed and thus opened the floodgates for overseas buyers, all looking to return to the British capital from across North America, Africa and the Middle East, and all keen to invest in bricks...
5 Ways To Add Value To Your Property
There are various ways, some that are small quick wins and some much larger options which may take slightly more time, that you can add to and maximise the value of your property. Here are five that we suggest: Improve the 'kerb appeal' of your home One of the...
Property Market: Are Homes Close To Transport Links In Demand Again?
Whilst during the pandemic we saw the demand for properties close to green spaces and in more residential, family centric areas increase, we are now seeing that the lifting of coronavirus restrictions has prompted a surge in searches for homes for sale close to...
The New Northern Line Extension – Impact On The Property Market
The first major expansion of the tube since the nineties is now in place with the extended track which connects the two new housing estates, Battersea Power Station and Nine Elms, via two step-free stations of the same names, with the existing line at Kennington....
Red Flags in The Property Market & How A Reputable Real Estate Management Firm Can Help
Though 2021 has so far seen a booming residential property market, it is estimated that over 80,000 businesses operating within the housing sector were in financial distress in the second quarter of the year, which is only 6% fewer than at the start of the year. It is...