Monthly Archives: June 2015

Downsizing Your Home? Don’t be too Ruthless!

In Britain, the days are over when people climbed the property ladder until they bought a family home in which to grow old. Today’s younger generation often need financial help from their parents and grandparents at a time when their pensions may not be paying for a relaxing retirement. This may explain why, according to… Read more »

The Nation’s Favourite TV Property Presenter

A poll carried out by Gocompare.com has named Nick Knowles as the nation’s favourite property presenter on TV. Nick  Knowles, who presents the BBC’s DIY SOS, beat Kevin McCloud and Phil Spencer into second and third place respectively. This is not too surprising, really. Nick’s show has it all in terms of the human element… Read more »

10 Mistakes of the Rookie Property Developer

Are you looking to get into property development in or around Harrogate? Many are tempted by the idea of buying a house, doing it up and selling it on for a profit. Sadly this is not as easy as it first appears. Property renovation is usually accompanied by all sorts of pitfalls and unpleasant surprises… Read more »