Are you in the early stages of planning to buy a property? Do you not know where to start? Follow these tips to simplify the process, remove the stress, and enjoy your search for a property.

When moving into a new property, it can feel like an Airbnb for the first few weeks. It's nice, and you chose it, so you obviously like the property, but it's just not yours yet. It takes a little time before it really feels like 'home'.

Every home has a front door-the way in and out. It's one of the first things visitors see. As they ring the doorbell or drive past, it's the first glimpse of what may be discovered inside and what secrets will be revealed as the door opens.

It's not until the final stages that everything pulls together when refurbishing a property.

Ignore the current big freeze, Spring is just around the corner and our Hockley team are busy selling knitted daffodils to raise funds for Marie Curie UK from our Spa Road, Hockley office.

We are very proud that our firm is owned and staffed by local people with a strong commitment to supporting our local business communities. We are therefore delighted to join forces with Castle Point Borough Council and support the authorities new 'Choose Local' directory promoting our local businesses and events.

Tenants move out of their current rental due to various reasons. As a landlord, some of these reasons are out of your control, while others can be managed. Here are five of the most common reasons why renters choose to move on, and how you can possibly prevent the loss of a good tenant…

Thinking of starting afresh with a beautiful recolour for a new year? Here is how we are embracing a richer colour palette during the colder months…

As a nation of sun lovers when winter strikes it can sometimes get us down but this winter, get creative and spend a little time and effort in keeping your outdoor space usable.

First time buyers are finding it harder than ever to get the money together to finance their first home. As a result, many are turning to the Bank of Mum and Dad. Here’s what you need to know about helping your child buy a house in 2022…

We joined forces with the Plumberow School PTA to create a colouring competition for youngsters from Plumberow School in Hockley. Jess and Callum visited the School to hand out prizes to the excited youngsters.

We are so busy at Christmas time preparing for the festive season that it is easy to forget how many neighbours within our community are not finding it particularly easy financially and regularly use food banks and local options like the The Little Pantry at Thundersley Village. We had an idea to encourage donations.