
Things to Do Before Buying a Run-Down Property
By Georgia Smith on 7th Nov 2021,Got your eye on a property that needs some major TLC? Whether a rental investment or a new home, there’s lots to consider when buying a run-down...

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: What Bristol Landlords Need to Know
By Georgia Smith on 4th Nov 2021,We recently read a statistic about private landlords that left us scratching our heads. A whopping 56% of private renters say they live in a property that...

Make It a Movember to Remember in Bristol
By Georgia Smith on 2nd Nov 2021,We like to do our bit for charity at Sarah Clark . And we love seeing people in doing the same. Some run marathons for charity. Others row...

Mortgage Fees: Everything You Need to Know
By Georgia Smith on 31st Oct 2021,When it comes to finding the best mortgage deal, there’s one question savvy home buyers should ask themselves. And it’s not: “Which deal is offering...

The Pros and Cons of Investing in Property with a Friend
By Georgia Smith on 28th Oct 2021,Purchasing a buy-to-let property with a friend is an appealing prospect – on paper, at least. But it’s important to carefully weigh up the risks and...

How to Beat the Blues this Winter
By Georgia Smith on 26th Oct 2021,Are you struggling with the dark days and long nights that kick in at this time of year? Don’t worry – you’re not alone. Millions of Brits...

How to Choose an Estate Agent to Sell Your Bristol Home
By Georgia Smith on 24th Oct 2021,When it comes to selling a property, it pays to do your research before choosing an agent to manage the sale. Now you might think that all agents are...

The Reality Behind Rental Property False Economies
By Georgia Smith on 22nd Oct 2021,Many of us realise doing a bit of DIY can save you money. But it comes with a caveat that you must know what you’re doing first. For every successful bit...

Nine Simple Ways to Remove Remorse from Your New Bristol Home
By Georgia Smith on 19th Oct 2021,We’ve all had it – that gnawing sense of buyer’s remorse when we’ve made a purchase. It could be the make of that new car you’ve ordered. Or the...

How to Build a Property Portfolio in Bristol
By Georgia Smith on 12th Oct 2021,Building a property portfolio might sound like a great way to build an additional income, but it can be a tricky area to navigate with lots of pros and...

Let’s Show Support for Our Amazing Hospices
By Georgia Smith on 3rd Oct 2021,The nation’s 200 hospices care each year for 225,000 children and adults with terminal or life-limiting illnesses. And, after an incredibly tough 18...

Now’s the Time to Sell if You Want a New Home for Christmas
By Georgia Smith on 24th Sep 2021,The summer holidays have ended. The kids are back to school, and the distractions of Euro 2020 and the Tokyo Olympics have gone. What have we got to look...

Why Bristol Sellers Should Snoop Online to Find the Best Estate Agent
By Georgia Smith on 21st Sep 2021,When choosing an estate agent, it pays to channel your inner Miss Marple or Sherlock Holmes and do a little online sleuthing. As we all know, many estate...

Why Now Is a Good Time to Become a Landlord in Bristol
By Georgia Smith on 15th Sep 2021,Looking to Invest? Rental Property Is Strong in Bristol In this three-minute read, we look at the rental property market in Bristol and why now is a good...

Why Bristol Sellers Should Snoop Online to Find the Best Estate Agent
By Georgia Smith on 10th Sep 2021,When choosing an estate agent, it pays to channel your inner Miss Marple or Sherlock Holmes and do a little online sleuthing. As we all know, many estate...

The Truth about Being a Landlord in Bristol
By Georgia Smith on 5th Sep 2021,In this two-minute read, we explain why being a landlord is a 24/7 job. One of the best things about going on holiday is that once you’ve packed your...
How to Choose a Garden Room That’s Just Right for You
By Georgia Smith on 3rd Sep 2021,In this three-minute read, we look at the growing popularity of garden rooms as places to work and play. Garden room. Man cave. Home studio. Shoffice...

How to Find the Best Agents and Solicitors for Your Bristol Property Sale
In this two-minute read, we look at how to select the best value partners for your property sale. We all know there’s money to be made from selling...

How to Find the Best Agents and Solicitors for Your Bristol Property Sale
By Becky Reardon on 19th Aug 2021,In this two-minute read, we look at how to select the best value partners for your property sale....

A Tell-Tale Sign That Your Letting Agent is a Cowboy
By Becky Reardon on 19th Jul 2021,In this two-minute read, we explain why your letting agent should be part of a client money protection (CMP) scheme....

Eight Ways Bristol Homeowners and Buyers Can Outfox Scammers
By Becky Reardon on 7th Jul 2021,In this three-minute read, we look at a devious dupe that fraudsters use to rip off homeowners. Fraudsters will go to great lengths to make a buck – and...

How Bristol Landlords Can Nip Garden Disputes in the Bud
By Becky Reardon on 28th Jun 2021,In this three-minute read, we look at who is responsible for maintaining the garden at a rental property....

Should You Use the Help to Buy Scheme for Your First Bristol Property Purchase
Three-minute read to help you consider the Help to Buy Scheme from all angles....

How Bristol Property Owners Can Choose a Trustworthy Builder
By Beth Tulip on 21st May 2021,In this three-minute read, we look at how Bristol homeowners can protect themselves from unscrupulous builders. We’ve all heard the renovation horror...

What’s the Rental Return on Your Bristol Buy-to-Let Property?
By Beth Tulip on 19th May 2021,A two-minute read to help you quickly determine the return on a buy-to-let property in Bristol. If you’re looking for a property to rent out, it’s...

Low-Fee Agents: Why Bristol Sellers Should Beware of Rock-Bottom Deals
By Beth Tulip on 12th May 2021,In this two-minute read, we look at why low agent fees don’t equal top selling price. Unless your name is Elon Musk, selling your home will probably be...

How to Spot a Committed Buyer When Selling Your Bristol Home
By Beth Tulip on 5th May 2021,In this two-minute read, we look at ways sellers can identify genuine buyers. With demand currently outstripping supply in the housing market, sellers are...

The Surprising Survey Results That Every Landlord in Bristol Can Learn From
By Beth Tulip on 26th Apr 2021,In this three-minute read, we look at a study that found some landlords were putting themselves and their investment at risk by cutting corners on checks...

Additional Information Serious Buyers in Bristol are Seeking
By Beth Tulip on 21st Apr 2021,In this two-minute read, we look at useful information which you might want to share with your agent to satisfy inquisitive buyers. You can often tell...

Five Ways to Find a Trustworthy Estate Agent in Bristol
By Becky Reardon on 9th Apr 2021,In this three-minute read, we list five things Bristol sellers should look for in an estate agent....

Stress-Busting Tips for Property Sales in Bristol
By Becky Reardon on 7th Apr 2021,In this three-minute read, we show you how to keep calm and in control when selling your Bristol home....

Skeletons, Kites, and Giant Omelettes – How Different Countries Celebrate Easter
By Becky Reardon on 1st Apr 2021,In this two-minute read, we look at the weird and wonderful ways people around the globe celebrate Easter....

How DIY Projects Can Help Sell Your Home in Bristol
By Becky Reardon on 31st Mar 2021,In this three-minute read, we look at some simple and affordable projects to help sell your home faster and probably for a higher price, too....

Seven Stories from the Pandemic to Make People in Bristol Smile
By Becky Reardon on 26th Mar 2021,In this two-minute read, we look at the ingenious ways communities pulled together during the pandemic to spread joy and raise spirits....

Five Things to Think about on the International Day of Happiness
By Becky Reardon on 19th Mar 2021,In this two-minute read, we look at how the pandemic has given us a greater appreciation for life’s little pleasures....

How to Get Top Price for Your Bristol Home This Spring
By Becky Reardon on 17th Mar 2021,In this two-minute read, we reveal five steps to prepare your home for sale in spring (part two of a two-part article)....

Six Ways Letting Agents Save Landlords Time
By Becky Reardon on 15th Mar 2021,In this two-minute read, we look at how letting agents handle the fiddly, time-consuming elements of renting out a property (part two of a two-part...

12 Reasons to Use a Letting Agent to Manage Your Bristol Property
By Becky Reardon on 8th Mar 2021,In this two-minute read, we look at the benefits of using a letting agent to manage your rental property (part one of a two-part series)....

Read All About It – Our Six Favourite Fictional Homes
By Becky Reardon on 3rd Mar 2021,In this two-minute read, we look at the homes of some of our favourite fictional characters....

Five Things We Can’t Wait to Do When Lockdown Ends
By Becky Reardon on 26th Feb 2021,We list the five simple things we’re looking forward to when lockdown lifts in this two-minute read....

2021 Paint Trends: Why Magnolia is Out, and Dead Salmon is in!
By Becky Reardon on 24th Feb 2021,In this three-minute read, we look at the paint colours that are making a splash in 2021....

Six Tips for Landlords and Tenants to Help Them Through Deposit Disputes
By Becky Reardon on 23rd Feb 2021,As an agent that offers our landlords a full Management Service we will often manage all aspects of a tenancy and this will sometimes includes any disputes...

Nine Random Acts That Will Sprinkle Joy and Positivity in Bristol
By Becky Reardon on 19th Feb 2021,In this two-minute read, we look at how a simple random act of kindness can start a tsunami of positive vibes....

How to Protect Yourself from Bogus Landlords
By Becky Reardon on 8th Feb 2021,In this three-minute read, we explain how renters can avoid getting ripped off by fake landlords....

Four Reasons Why Home-schooling is Like Selling a Property
By Becky Reardon on 3rd Feb 2021,In this three-minute read, we look at the parallels between home-schooling and selling your home....

Seven Reasons Why People in Bristol Are Moving This Year
By Becky Reardon on 27th Jan 2021,In this two-minute read, we look at seven reasons people in Bristol are upping sticks and moving out, on, and upwards....

First-Time Landlord in Bristol? Here’s Some Top Tips
By Becky Reardon on 25th Jan 2021,In this three-minute read, we share five top tips if you’re thinking about renting out your property for the first time....

Struggling to sell your home in Bristol Try these four tips
By Becky Reardon on 20th Jan 2021,In this two-minute read, we look at the reasons why people struggle to sell their homes and what can be done about it....

Three Ways Bristol Landlords Can Beat Blue Monday
By Becky Reardon on 18th Jan 2021,In this three-minute read, we look at ways to prevent the tenant/landlord relationship from turning sour....

10 Little Lockdown Jobs for People to Do Indoors
By Becky Reardon on 14th Jan 2021,In this 60-second speed read we give you ten things to add to your lockdown to do (or to don’t) lists....

Leasehold Reforms: What You Should Know about the Government’s Changes
By Becky Reardon on 13th Jan 2021,In this three-minute read, we look at England’s new leasehold reform package....

10 Feelgood Films to Bring Some Lockdown Light in Bristol
By Becky Reardon on 12th Jan 2021,In this 90 second read, we share 10 of the best feelgood movies to make staying at home that little bit more bearable....

Bristol - Take a Break from the Bad News with Our Feelgood Friday
By Becky Reardon on 8th Jan 2021,In this two-minute read, we share three stories to bring a smile to the faces of people in Bristol....

2020 Rental Trends That Bristol Landlords Can Cash In On
By Becky Reardon on 7th Jan 2021,In this two-minute read, we look at how the private rental sector changed in 2020....

8 Ways Homeowners in Bristol Can Reduce Their Heating Costs
By Becky Reardon on 7th Jan 2021,A 60-second speed read that could save you a lot of money....

Bristol Homebuyers Warned to Watch Out for Fraudsters
By Becky Reardon on 6th Jan 2021,In this two-minute read, we look at the increasingly sophisticated scam that fraudsters are using to separate homebuyers from their hard-earned cash. Even...

Breaking News -The property market remains open despite new lockdown
By Becky Reardon on 5th Jan 2021,The Prime Minister announced at 8pm yesterday evening people in England will be going back into lockdown tomorrow following a surge in Coronavirus cases....

Five Fun Festive Activities You Can Do with the Kids
By Becky Reardon on 23rd Dec 2020,In this two-minute read, we look at five Christmassy things to do with the kids that won’t break the bank....

A Lookback at 2020 – A Bonkers Year for the Property Market
By Becky Reardon on 16th Dec 2020,In this three-minute read, we look at the key themes that emerged in the UK property market in 2020. 2020 is the year things went nuts in the property...

Yule Love Our Four Facts about Popular Christmas Traditions
By Becky Reardon on 11th Dec 2020,In this two-minute read, we trace the origins of some of the sights, sounds, and smells of Christmas....

The Bristol Homebuyers’ Guide to the Cost of Moving
By Becky Reardon on 2nd Dec 2020,In this two-minute read, we outline the costs and fees associated with buying a property so that you can budget for your next move....

Lockdown Update for Sellers and Buyers in Bristol
Lockdown Update for Sellers and Buyers in Bristol In this two-minute read, we look at what the announcement on Saturday by Prime Minister Boris Johnson...

The terrifying tale of the Thomas family in Bristol
By Becky Reardon on 28th Oct 2020,In this terrifying three-minute true story, we reveal how a Bristol family endured a nightmare experience when selling their home....

What the Tier System Means to Buyers and Sellers in Bristol
By Becky Reardon on 21st Oct 2020,In this two-minute speed read; we look at what the new tier system means for buyers and sellers looking to move in Bristol The tier system announced by the...

Why Overvaluing Your Bristol Property Costs You in the Long Run
By Becky Reardon on 2nd Sep 2020,In this three-minute read, we look at why setting an unrealistic asking price can delay and even derail the sale of your home....

Three Reasons Why the Property Market in Bristol Is Flying High
By Becky Reardon on 20th Aug 2020,In this two-minute read, we look at the reasons behind the incredibly high levels of activity in the Bristol property market....

Tips on Creating the Perfect First Impression
By Sarah Clark on 28th Mar 2017,Selling your home can be a daunting task but with the right help, your property will be snapped up quickly. Take a look at some of the ways we believe you...