Market overview November 2023

Market overview November 2023

Asking prices usually drop at this time of year as serious sellers price more competitively to attract distracted buyers in the lead up to Christmas, however, this year indicates new sellers are also adopting more realistic price expectations from the outset of...
What do the different coloured poppies mean?

What do the different coloured poppies mean?

Remembrance Day is this Weekend and many people choose to wear a poppy to show respect for the brave people (and animals) who died in the first world War and the conflict that followed it. There are now a variety of different coloured poppies, but what is their...
Pets and fireworks

Pets and fireworks

Many animals find fireworks scary. Owners will often see their pets struggling, either frozen with fear or, in the most dangerous circumstances – bolting, rearing up or charging fences. Last year alone, we received 11,785 responses to our impact reporting...
How to protect your home on Bonfire Night.

How to protect your home on Bonfire Night.

With bonfire night just around the corner, it is likely that you may be out visiting an organised bonfire and fireworks display. In Bramhope, North Leeds we are lucky to have a number of arranged bonfires close by.  At times when people are away from their homes there...
How to create a sleep friendly bedroom

How to create a sleep friendly bedroom

As a light sleeper, when the clocks change my sleep pattern always feels disrupted for a couple of weeks. We spend a third of our lives in bed, so the importance of sleep is no surprise. It is said that good quality sleep is one of the most healthy things, along with...
Halloween Household Pests

Halloween Household Pests

On Halloween, when the UK is awash with ghosts and ghoules, let’s look at the creepy crawlies and pests that can take up residence both inside and outside your home.  Mice   Whilst mice don’t cause any immediate harm, they breed really quickly which can cause hygiene...
Things to consider when downsizing

Things to consider when downsizing

Inflation rates are gradually starting to stabilise and mortgage rates are finally beginning to lower, and so, apparently is the price of every-day shopping is too, however, recent months have certainly left many people considering the option of downsizing.    If your...
Things to do in the garden this Autumn

Things to do in the garden this Autumn

After sunny but cold weather at the Weekend, Autumn feels like it is well on its way with the leaves starting to look golden, and if you have a garden, then work you undertake over the next few weeks will not only ensure that it is kept looking neat for the winter...