Decluttering – a 6-week plan
It’s funny what arrives in your inbox sometimes – this week I received an email from a company specialising in storage solutions, The Plastic Box Shop. It's a 6-week plan
Time to declutter the kitchen?
The sun is out and you’re reaching into the back of the cupboard trying to find the picnic plates and you can’t help but notice the bottom of the cupboard
How to declutter your clothes
Everyone that knows me understands that I’m a “Do as I say rather than do as I do” type of person. The other day I woke up and wondered if
Decluttering before Christmas…..
It’s December – the year has flown by and if you’re anything like me all so many things that were on your 2018 to do list are still firmly there.
The Homemover’s Little Book of Moving
I've been helping people move house now for many years and don't believe that with the right support moving needs to become as overwhelming as it can do. What sort
Clearing the loft – decluttering and help moving house
So, there we are helping our client declutter before downsizing and moving house. We finally get to the loft. Having last moved 30 years ago; there are dozens of bags
Moving house before Christmas? Top tips.
“We’re moving house before Christmas!” The relief and sheer delight was palpable down the phone – they had exchanged contracts on the house and the completion date was fixed. But
The Struggles of the Sandwich Generation
So, just as your children are leaving home and you think you’re going to get that second chance to travel and be selfish, your elderly parents need you. I look
Rightsizing not downsizing
So, I was sitting with a group of friends the other evening, catching up and talking about life in general – setting the world to rights – the usual; when
So, what’s stopping you from downsizing?
As a home move specialist, over the years we have helped numerous people in all sorts of circumstances move house. Moving people from flats to houses, houses to mansions and
I feel 10 years younger already!
What a lovely way to be greeted! This week we have started to help our new client, Mrs X and so far it has been quite the journey. Mrs X
How to choose your estate agent?
So, you are looking to put your house on the market. One of the most important instructions you make when selling your property is choosing the right estate agent. Estate
Conveyancing – what exactly does it involve?
Whether you are a first-time buyer or an established home owner, some of the terminology used during your transactions can be confusing and no one seems to want to explain
It’s time to Spring into cleaning mode!
OK, so who didn’t get round to their spring cleaning? Well you’re not the only one and don’t beat yourself up over it – funnily enough the chaos and dust
Why is moving house so stressful?
It doesn’t take more than a quick Google search to discover that moving house is considered the third most stressful life event after the death of a loved one and
Top Tips: How to get the best price for your home, fast.
Getting your home ready for potential buyers can add value to your house and even make those offers come in sooner. We have a few tips that will encourage viewers
Why you need a home move planner?
It’s been written, talked about and featured in the media for time and memoriam – moving house is ranked as one of the top three most stressful life events a
Spending time with elderly relatives and dementia.
During the holiday season we tend to see more of our family than we would throughout the rest of the year. Spending time with our elderly relatives is a really
Are you looking to downsize? Here are some top tips.
Downsizing for your next property move can be a daunting, stressful and trying affair but if you look at it in a particular way you’ll find that it’s like any
Positive decluttering before Christmas
Christmas can be a bit of a stressful time – suddenly your calendar is full of evenings, afternoons and even mornings of socialising and gift giving. Some people take it
Downsizing from a son’s perspective
Moving home is one of those experiences in life along with losing a loved one, your first child, divorce and (name your own choice here), that is rated most traumatic,
Discovering the beauty of Surrey
This is one of my favourite times of the year - winter has finally arrived, the sun is shining low in a clear blue sky and everything is completely frozen
Are you thinking of buying or renting in 2016?
So the New Year has arrived, kids back to school, bonuses are on the horizon and everyone is talking about what the property market is going to do in 2016.
Insiders guide to relocating to London or Surrey
So you’re new to the country. Welcome! And I hope you’re not feeling too lost and watching “Made In Chelsea” just to find out where to hang out. A common
Why use a relocation agent when moving to Surrey?
Whether you’re moving out of London into the countryside or from the other side of the Atlantic, the advent of the Internet has meant house hunting, whether renting or buying,