Oliver James

Buying a Probate Property: What Buyers Need to Know Picture this: After a long and exhausting property search you finally find the home that’s just right for you. But then the estate agent mentions that it’s a ‘probate...

Top Tips to Get a Tenancy Off to a Good Start If you’re a landlord about to settle a new tenant into a property, there’s one phrase that should be your guiding mantra: “Start as you mean to go on”. Because what you do in...

Your Guide to the Best Value Camping Gadgets If you’re planning a camping trip this summer, here are some useful gadgets that won’t break the bank. For some people, camping is about channelling their inner Bear Grylls and...

The sun is out, we enter June. Rates increase yet again. Last time they went up, the market went swiftly down and a little bit sideways. This is the May Property Market report for Irlam and Cadishead. Enjoy Thursday 11th May saw...

Plants that Could Knock Thousands Off Your House Price Post pandemic, having outside space has taken on a whole new level of importance and can add significant value to a property. But what happens when your garden oasis threatens...

Is Renting Better Than Buying? The pitfalls of renting are always shouted about: too expensive, dodgy landlords, broken appliances and so on and so on. But what about the positives? With rental reforms on the horizon and changes...

Why It’s Cool to Refill and Recycle Recycling is part of our everyday lives: at home, in the workplace, at school, in cafés and restaurants. We’re all more aware than ever of the importance of recycling, but how about...

Should You Sell Your Home to a Loved One? If you’re selling a property, you might think that selling to one of your nearest and dearest is the answer. After all, they know what they’re buying, you’ll save on professional...

How to Keep Your Rental Property Safe This Summer It’s not just birds, bees and butterflies that come out in force in summer – unfortunately, burglars step up their activity, too. With many people going away on holiday...

How to Create Gorgeous Window Boxes You don’t need to be an expert gardener or have lots of space to create cheery window boxes that are the envy of all your neighbours. All it takes to create a spectacular display that gives...