Thomas Morris blog

Kerb appeal is the first and last thing a perspective buyer or tenant will see when viewing your property, so it’s vital to make a great first impression. After all, the exterior of your home is an advert for what is inside and improving the external appearance will not only leave a good long-lasting impression but may also significantly increase the value of your home.

Are you wanting to move home in time for the new year? If so, you'll need to be looking at making an offer on a property in the next few weeks.   

The growth of the women's game over recent years has been phenomenal, and its popularity parallels what good estate agency work looks like. We list four things the most successful teams have in common with high-performing estate agents.

The most popular reason families want to move is to get a bigger home  for their growing needs. But that’s followed closely by moving to be in a property within the catchment areas for good schools . A catchment area is a geographic area from where a school’s pupils are drawn.

You may have noticed that in June the government announced a policy paper ( part of a so called “ White Paper “ ) outlining proposals for significant changes to the private rented sector. These proposals are part of the governments wider levelling up agenda which includes the ambition to halve the number of poor quality homes by 2030.

From 17 – 23 June, Good Neighbour Week is celebrated across the UK. We look at four ideas about being a good neighbour.

By asking the questions below to letting agents you are considering working with, you’ll stand the best chance of selecting a winner.

As we celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee we look at what homes were like during the decade she took the crown.

Looking to sell - read our six simple steps to get your garden ready for buyers. 

Read our ten super helpful, easy to implement ways to make selling or moving home much easier.

Whether you are refurbishing to sell, rent out, or live in your property, follow our five steps to choosing the best builders.

Read our tips for getting your property ready to go on sale in what is predicted to be a busy few months for the property market.