It is an ambition for many of us to restore the character into a period property, particularly after a 70s soul removal. Read this article for our top tips before you buy a property for refurbishment.

If you have your home on the market for sale at this magical time of year, don't panic. Read this article to find out how to use this to ensure viewers fall in love with your property.

Making Tax Digital Changes - The letting sector had significant hopes for a helping hand from the Government in the Autumn Statement. The reality is, the whole thing passed by quickly without really touching on the housing market, or the letting sector.

As we are now entering the home straight of the year, it is inevitable that people think less about today, and more about yesterday and tomorrow. The end of the year is a good time to look back and see what worked for you, and what went wrong. Doing so helps you plan and work more effectively in the future.

Given December is a hectic month for many reasons, it is difficult to get as much done as you would like. It is not surprising that the property market often sees a lull in December, as homeowners and prospective buyers fill their time with festive activities, or the weather is too miserable to contemplate going on property viewings.

The most important culinary event in the calendar is the Christmas Dinner. Read this article for tips on making your dining room and table look expensive to wow your guests with your interior design and festive culinary masterpiece!

If you've had your home on the market for a few months now, you might be starting to feel frustrated with viewing appointments that take up your time but don't seem to go anywhere. So, should you refuse viewings from buyers who are not even ready to buy? Read this article to find out.

Could you sell your home this winter by investing in a great lighting strategy? Read this article to find out...

Airbnb has become a verb in recent years; similar to how we 'google' something, we often say we will 'Airbnb' a stay somewhere. With this rise in popularity, many investors consider buying properties for this purpose - but there are pitfalls. Read this article to find out how to make your Airbnb a success.

We’re quickly moving to the end of the year, and while many in the UK housing market will be glad to see the back of 2023, there will be many challenges in the year ahead. It has never been more important for informed decisions, and at Trading Places, we are keen to provide as much insight into what is happening in the local and national market.

It seems we can hardly go a week without a new survey bleeding into a new story which suggests hundreds or thousands of landlords are intent on selling up and exiting the industry. October was no different with a study by the Leaders Romans Group (LRG) indicating 26% of landlords expressed an intention to sell up.

Choosing your estate agent, ahead of taking on one of the most stressful processes you can go through, is a momentous decision. It may seem obvious to go for the biggest company, but this article explains why smaller, local independent estate agents are the best and will be so much better for you and your move.