Easter Traditions from across the Globe
Friday, March 29, 2024
Easter celebrations in Britain traditionally involve hot cross buns, bonnet parades and lots of chocolate. But how do other countries celebrate this special occasion? Let’s take a look.
Ten Ways to Protect Your Stockport Rental from This Common Cause of Property Damage
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
What’s the most common reason for landlords finding themselves in hot water and needing to make an insurance claim? The answer, according to one insurance company* at least, is ‘escape of water’. This term covers everything from burst pipes and defective washing machines to leaky loos and dripping taps. In a recent report, the firm revealed that 35.5% of all...
Tales of the Unexpected: Unusual Questions Stockport Home Buyers Might Ask
Monday, March 25, 2024
You can always tell when someone is really interested in buying your home by the number of questions they ask. There are the usual suspects like: Where are the best schools? What are the neighbours like? Is it easy to park? And how much is council tax? If you conduct your own...
Spring Cleaning: Clear the Clutter from Your Stockport Home by Tossing Out These 12 Things
Friday, March 22, 2024
Don’t have time to be a domestic god or goddess and give your home a full spring clean? Well, why not do the next best thing and declutter a few key areas of your property. Scientific studies have shown that clutter can negatively impact mental health and productivity. So, by turfing out unwanted and unnecessary items, you’ll face spring with a greater...
What You Need to Know if You Inherit a Rental Property in Stockport
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
If you’ve just inherited a rental property, then you may be wondering what your options are. While you won’t need to make any decisions on the spot (it usually takes many months to settle an estate), it’s good to start thinking about the issues you’ll have to address in time. The first is what you intend to do with the...
Combat Food Waste: Stockport's Essential Tips
Friday, March 15, 2024
From 18 – 24 March, Food Waste Action Week is happening across the UK. The initiative shines a spotlight on the issue of food wastage, urging the communities across Stockport and the UK to reflect on their food habits and make more sustainable choices. With millions of tonnes of food thrown away annually in the UK, the need for change has never been more urgent....