We have all read advice and suggestions in relation to staging your property to sell, but what about if the property is empty? How can you stage it so it too appeals to prospective buyers? Here are a few tips on how to go about it? Add a fresh coat of neutral paint to boldly coloured roomsEven if you don’t have furniture, you still have walls! And they need to be painted in a...

The existing Help to Buy scheme, currently available to first-time buyers and existing homeowners, is due to come to an end on 31 March 2021.A new scheme will come into effect from 1 April 2021, only available to first-time buyers. The value of the home you will be able to purchase with Help to Buy is also changing, and will be determined by the region it’s situated.What’s more, with the...

Spookify your home this Halloween with a few of our scary crafty DIY ideas!Zombie Dolls!Turn some old dolls into zombies with some red (blood) paint and ripped clothing, then scatter throughout your front garden or peeping out of windows .Spooky CandlesFor a straightforward, scary Halloween decoration, simply take a red candle and melt it over top of a white one so the red wax runs down like...

Fertilise your lawnFeeding your lawn will ensure that it stays green and healthy throughout the year. Autumn is a great time to fertilise because it protects your lawn through the winter months. You should aim to fertilise twice a year for the best results.Cover your pondIf you have a pond in your garden, cover it with a net. Avoid a Autumn and winter of digging out soggy plants and...

With the colder weather now arriving,  we are all busy digging out jumpers, boots and coats to protect ourselves against the elements.  But what about your property? That needs protection too!  Here’s a few handy tips to make sure your home is ‘Autumn ready’ too ! Clean out the guttersNo one loves this job, but we all need to do it annually. A few hours of work can prevent big...

Although buying or selling a property is stressful enough for us humans, it can also be stressful time for our furry friends too!.With new smells, new routines, new rooms,  it can be a difficult time for them.  Luckily there are a few steps you can take which will help reduce the amount of stress they experience and in return make the move easier for you too! Keep your...

With Winter not far around the corner, what’s the best way to stay warm in our homes for less this winter?Changing your habits when it comes to gas, water and electricity can help reduce your bills and carbon footprint. Make these simple changes around the house and see what a difference they make each month:Keep the cold at bay by setting your thermostat to 18-20 degrees which will help...

Declutter!People tend to collect an amazing quantity of items over the years. Reasons for keeping items include an emotional attachment, an intention to reuse or fix the items in the future, or a wish to pass them on to others. However, for many items, if you haven't used them in over a year, you probably don't need them.Discard items in a useful way by donating them to a charity shop.Clean...

We are OPEN this Bank Hoiday Monday, so if you are thinking of selling of buying, then pop into the office for a chat with one of our friendly team!...

We are hiring!! DIRECT MOVES have just opened a NEW VACANCY !DYNAMIC and OUTGOING APPRENTICE/TRAINEE REQUIRED to join our successful sales team. This position will include working Saturdays. A FULL, CLEAN DRIVING LICENCE WITH ACCESS TO A CAR IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS POSITION. As well as having good IT skills, the successful candidate should be of smart appearance, be results...