Property

Housing prices in Essex have skyrocketed over the last five years, rising as much as 28% in some areas. This is brilliant news for Essex homeowners, many of whom are to further increase the value of their homes by renovating rooms. But …

Whether you are trying to sell your home or putting a property on the market you need to make sure it is looking its best. These three simple tips might well be enough to get a few more viewers and more importantly, encourage somebody to sign a new rental agreement, or make an offer to purchase.

According to TV property expert Phil Spencer, a basic loft extension in the UK can add as much as 12.5% to the sale price of your house.

Most garages are filled with clutter. Instead of wasting this vital space, build a garden shed for storage and turn your garage into a new room for your house.

How often do you get to judge the inside of a house? Rarely, which is why the outside is so very important.

A loft conversion is one of the most popular ways to add more value to your home or create extra space at the very least.

Nothing is as beautiful as the feeling of sunshine on your face on those chilly winter mornings. What is better is to bring the sunshine directly in your home that will lift your spirit, enhance wellbeing and save on energy. 

How to identify and tackle common damp problems before putting your Essex property on the market this year.

Winter doesn’t have to mean a drab and dull garden. With creativity and imagination, you can create a vibrant space that you can enjoy all year round.

Home safety and security; helping to prevent burglaries through diligence and taking security steps and staying safe through good practices and professional assistance.

Village Life Doesn’t Have to Mean a Two Hour Commute The East London / Essex border is an area of contrasts, where country meets city living. And in some villages, …

The Party Wall Act is designed to prevent disputes between neighbours over party walls and building work.

Chadwell Heath has long been one of the most popular commuter towns, but Crossrail is making the postcode even more lucrative.

There will be around 2500 new homes on the Brentwood side of the development, which will be the main Dunton Hills village.

The Gilston Park Estate will see 8,500 new homes built in a series of six villages.

Rightmove announced a major change to the way it treats properties that have been removed and then relisted.

Whether you are looking to purchase a newbuild flat off-plan, purchase an older property for renovation, or buy a property to let it out to families or students, there is something for everybody in Essex.

With the imminent arrival of Crossrail, Essex is more popular with house-buyers than ever before. For property with potential, savvy buyers should head to one of these three up-and-coming locations.

An overview of the Gloucester Gate property development of one and two bedroom apartments and town houses, their ecological features and benefits of Basildon.