If you're a landlord or thinking of investing in property, you may have come across the term yield before. But what does it actually mean?

The average seller spends years deliberating about selling their home. With all of that time spent researching, many sellers will already know which estate agent they will use when ready to market their home. So, how have they made this decision?

Viewings are an essential part of selling your home. This article will give you some top tips to get those offers flying in!

You'll only look at the title deeds for a property in detail when you're either buying a new property or trying to sell one. Most of the time, the deeds are in the loft in a box of important documents or filed away somewhere safe. You're given them by the solicitor, but at that moment, you only want to get moved in, don't you?

Buying a house is a complicated process. A legal professional must ensure no issues with the property you buy. And, as with many things that involve legal professionals, it seems as if it takes forever! Is it possible to speed things up?

We all do it. Every year we overfill our schedule in the run-up to Christmas. Children's school commitments, staff parties, gift shopping - there's just so much to do. If you are considering moving house, there is a strong chance that it is not a particularly urgent move, and you will push this to the AFTER Christmas category.

How much time does it actually take to buy a property? Viewings, mortgages, solicitors - it all takes time.

As the clocks change and the darkness comes earlier each night, many pet owners begin to feel anxious about the fireworks at the start of November. Read these top tips to keep your pets calm and happy.

Nativity plays, shopping, present wrapping, and staff parties. It's all go in the run-up to Christmas. There is so much going on at this time of year. Preparing for viewings on your property, on top of everything else, could be enough to send you over the edge!

We watch all the TV shows about renovations and self-builds, lapping it up. We critique their interior design ideas and landscaped gardens. We watch people make mistakes and go vastly over budget. But still, the end result is usually marvellous. A labour of love to cherish - a forever home.

We all know that the cost of living is a hot topic right now. Household bills are going up day by day. Many people are struggling with the massive hike in energy prices, with most reporting a 50% increase on their monthly direct debit. Read these tips to see how you can cut back a little here and there to try and reduce huge monthly expenses?

Summer is a wonderful time to sell your home. A peak of activity in every estate agent's calendar. Whatever the reasons, the summer property market always heats up (sorry, terrible pun!) and the number of sales increases. So, what should you do if you plan a big summer getaway and also want to sell your home?