Space and light are two key things that buyers and tenants are looking for when searching for a home in the Cotswolds or the Vale of the White Horse. Sadly, not every property has large windows or plenty of floor space.

We have found that currently many people in the Cotswolds and the Vale of the White Horse are questioning whether downsizing is the right choice for them. If your children have flown the nest, and with the cost of living increasing, you may be beginning to think about whether your existing home is suitable in the long term.

Perry Bishop’s New Homes Department, working in partnership with our dedicated Land and Development service, offers an exceptional ‘conception to delivery’ service for local, regional and national developers building homes in Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire.

Homeownership is something that the majority of people in the UK strive for. The average age of first-time buyers in the UK in 2007 was 30. But, by the end of 2017, that had risen to 33. With rising house prices, how is the average person in the UK expected to get on the housing ladder?

Phil Spencer, of Location, Location, Location fame says that this little trick can increase the value of your home instantly!

You'll only look at the title deeds for a property in detail when you're either buying a new property or trying to sell one. Most of the time, the deeds are in the loft in a box of important documents or filed away somewhere safe. You're given them by the solicitor, but at that moment, you only want to get moved in, don't you?

Letting agents are a lot like banks. Once a landlord has signed up with an agent, they often don't change; it's too much hassle. But this can mean that many landlords are tied to an agent they're unhappy with. This isn't really good enough, is it?

When preparing your home for sale, colour plays a bigger role than you might think. The right palette can make spaces feel brighter, larger and more inviting, helping buyers picture themselves living there from the moment they walk in.

Finding the right time to sell and buy, and dealing with all the hassle that comes along with the sale and purchase of your property – will buying in the UK ever get any easier?

If your home isn’t getting the attention, or the results, you expected, it might be time to ask a simple question: is your current agent doing enough?

With the cost of living still front of mind, many homeowners are looking for practical ways to reduce everyday expenses, particularly when it comes to energy. The good news is that small changes can make a noticeable difference over time. Here are some simple ways to help keep your household bills under control.

You may have heard of the minimalism movement. You might have even watched the Netflix documentary. But for those of you that have no idea what it's about, read on for a general explanation.