It’s World Book Day later this week and This fantastic project aims to get more children reading for fun. And we’re fully supporting its efforts in Rayleigh. Its mission this year is to get kids and adults reading a million stories across the UK on Thursday 5 March. The charity behind the day encourages parents, carers and family members to read for fun (homework doesn’t count) with their...
2020
The Homes in Rayleigh & Hockley Which are Fit for A King or Queen – Just Add ComfortIn this 2-minute read, we discover one of the World’s most expensive palaces and why people in Rayleigh & Wickford prefer their own simpler home comforts.Close your eyes and imagine the palace of your dreams.On second thoughts, don’t close your eyes because you won’t be able to read the rest of this...
The Do it Yourself industry in the UK is valued at around £7billion a year.But according to a survey from consumer champion Which? DIYers are worth considerably more to tradespeople who are called in to rectify and repair some of the calamities left behind by household ‘Have a go’ heroes. Check out these horror shows as reported by Which? Trusted Traders. Plumbing the Depths‘Many people try...
In this 90 second read, we look at how one kind act started a movement in America which has become increasingly popular in the UK over the past few years. Monday 17 February is recognised as Random Act of Kindness Day. It’s a chance to do something positive, and what’s not to like about that? Its origins are in America, but the feelgood factor has spread much further afield and has made its...
In this 2-minute read, we look at what people love, and hate, about homes in Rayleigh & Hockley Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and with romance in the air, we thought we’d share what makes people in Rayleigh & Hockley love their homes. According to a news article based around a national survey by a conveyancing company, here are the top three things people...
Floorplan’s … why they are important, and how to do them...
In this 2-minute read, we look at the effect leaving the EU has had on the property market, and if there will be a ‘Brexit bounce’ for house prices in Rayleigh or Hockley. Love it or loathe it, or simply sick to the back teeth of it, Brexit is happening. But what impact will the UK leaving the European Union have on the property market in Rayleigh or Hockley? Like most long-term forecasts, no...
When it comes to renting out a property, it pays to invest time in finding the right tenant. Good tenants will pay rent on time and leave your property in a good state when they move out. So how do you find them? Get your house in orderBefore you start, make sure your property is clean and presentable. Don’t cut corners onmaintenance and upkeep. If the property looks cheap and shoddy, you’ll...