Oliver James

How to Make Your Tenancy a Happy One As a landlord, as well as managing the finances, the property and any repairs or maintenance, you also have to remember to look after your tenants. Whilst nine times out of ten you’ll never...

Cut the Clutter: Great Storage Tips for Your Home Close your eyes and picture your dream home. What do you see? A home that’s light, spacious and orderly? Or one that’s chaotic and cluttered with objects piled high and shoes...

Bank of Mum and Dad: What Buyers (and Their Parents) Need to Know Every year, the Bank of Mum and Dad comes to the rescue by helping tens of thousands of first-time buyers get on the housing ladder. Last year alone, 46% of...

Why Self-Managing Your Rental Could Be a Costly Mistake Not since 2008, when Katy Perry stormed the music charts and Gavin and Stacey ruled the small screen, have interest rates been as high as they are today. As a result, many...

Making Friends for International Friendship Day When we’re young, making friends is easy. The whole class gets invited to your birthday party, you play a game of hide and seek, and you’re all BFFs for the next few days. Social...

Why Wabi-Sabi is the Must-Have Interiors Trend of the Year Forget Scandi style or minimalist chic, the interiors trend of the moment is wabi-sabi – an approach to design that’s gentler on the environment and the bank balance....

A First-Time Buyer’s Guide If you’re thinking about buying your first home, congratulations! You’re about to experience a huge life moment and finally have somewhere to call your own. The first-time buyer journey is...

Choosing a Letting Agent: What Landlords Need to Know How can you spot a top letting agent from a master of mediocrity? Read on to find out. Landlords use letting agents for all sorts of reasons. Some need help navigating red tape...

What Football Fans Need to Know about the Women’s World Cup An incredible summer of sport is about to get even better when the Women’s World Cup kicks off next week (20 July). Australia and New Zealand are hosting the...

Tenants’ Guide to a Safe and Relaxing Summer At last summer is here, so what are your plans? Have you booked an exciting getaway in an exotic location? Or is the aim to kick back and relax on home turf? Whatever you’ve lined...