In this 60 second speed read we show our support for a vitally important project which comes with Royal approval. Children’s Mental Health Week (CMHW) is running from Monday 1 to Sunday 7 February. The project’s patron, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, launched the event with a special video message. The Duchess is a passionate supporter of children’s mental health and spoke about the...
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In this three-minute read, we look at the parallels between home-schooling and selling your home. If you’re a parent working from home and managing childcare commitments, we salute you. It’s not easy dashing from one task to the next in what feels like a never-ending lockdown juggling act – but there is a bright side. Some of the lessons you’re learning right now will come in handy...
https://propertyindustryeye.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=540617afd23211feb674c7378&id=b51cbdb836&e=e25fb53b63 How to Advise Tenants Who Won't Be Told about Mould In this three-minute read, we look at what a new survey about mould in UK homes reveals about the tenant/landlord relationship. Let's unpack what Rayleigh & Leigh-on-sea landlords can learn from the findings of...
In this three-minute read, we share five top tips if you’re thinking about renting out your property for the first time. Deciding to become a landlord is a big step. It can be both exciting and daunting. Here at Nest in Essex, we’ve got some tips on what you need to think about when renting out a property so you can make your first venture a smooth one. Do some research. To work out how...
In this two-minute read, we share tales of triumph and generosity from around the UK. Postcards of Kindness The pandemic has been tough on us all, but particularly so for care home residents. To ease the sense of isolation that many people in care homes feel, an army of postcard writers has sprung up across the UK. Each week, thousands of people write to people they have never met as part...
In this two-minute read, we look at the reasons why people struggle to sell their homes and what can be done about it. Monday was officially the most depressing day of the year, as if we needed reminding. Scientists claim it’s the perfect storm for a downer. Money is tight, resolutions have fallen by the wayside, and the weather is rubbish. Add to that the lockdown and you have a recipe for...
In this 60-second speed read, we share eight ace ideas to help children and teenagers take a break from their screens. Many family homes across Rayleigh & Leigh on sea are now doubling up as school classrooms. The remote lockdown learning added to gaming and social media use means many young people spend up to 80-90 per cent of their waking time looking at computer screens. While...
In this three-minute read, we look at ways to prevent the tenant/landlord relationship from turning sour. We hate to be the bearers of bad news but today is the most depressing day of the year – otherwise known as Blue Monday. It's the time of year when we fall into a post-Christmas slump because the weather is rubbish and money is tight. And as a landlord living through lockdown, your...
In this two-minute read, we share three short stories to make you smile. We may be in the middle of a winter lockdown, but there are still plenty of reasons to be cheerful. Here are a few upbeat stories from around the world to lift your mood. Animal adoptions on track A campaign to promote animal adoptions has been a hit with Moscow commuters. Thirteen of the city's animal shelters...
In this 60-second speed read we give you ten things to add to your lockdown to do (or to don’t) lists. If you’re at home with time on your hands at the moment here are 10 ‘little’ jobs you can try. If you’re home schooling, our advice is not to bother with this list and use any spare moments you have to take a well-earned rest. Here goes: Wash the windows inside and out.Oil squeaky...