Building a retaining wall is a careful process, with a lot of considerations in store. It will, after all, be a protective barrier against erosion (and the consequences it can bring). But it also serves other purposes, such as a landscaping element or carving usable terrain out of previously-unusable terrains, such as steep or sloping […]

Flipping property is an enticing strategy that has become increasingly more common over recent years, particularly since the benefits have become more apparent across the UK. Also referred to as ‘buy to sell’, property flipping refers to purchasing a property with the intention of selling on at a profit, usually after an ambitious programme of […]

The modern bathroom is distinguished from the contemporary and not so modern bathroom based on its appearance; the shapes and design of counters, as well as the clear counter spaces combined with the tiling, are, together, the hallmark of the modern bathroom. Modern bathrooms like most things following emerging trends now have themes. Interior design […]

The Right to Buy scheme is a UK policy that allows council tenants to buy their homes at a discounted price. Since its introduction in 1980, about 1.5 million homes have been sold through this scheme. Tenants can get as much as a 70% discount, depending on whether they live in a flat or house. […]

Holloway is the Latest Up and Coming Hot Spot in North London As one district after another falls under the spell of Islington and Shoreditch, Holloway presents a great opportunity at lower prices. A generation ago, the districts to the north of the capital were working class neighbourhoods with a reputation for poverty and crime. […]

Online estate agents market themselves as the most affordable alternative to the high-street agents. Indeed, these estate agents can charge lower fees compared to the high street agents even though they only account for 5% of property sales. But how do online estate agents they work? To begin with, online estate agents offer the same […]