Our journal is a place where you will find our new blogs and stories. We comment on the housing market, give you links to Youtube videos on how to achieve our look and provide useful top tips on your own property presentation.
Life under the Coronavirus Cloud
Day 1 D-Day, or the day I started to take notice of all the media and global anxiety about the personal impact of the pandemic….. I’m not a big worrier, and the nature of an entrepreneur is to be pretty comfortable in the discomfort of taking risks on a daily basis....
Covid-19
We are writing to all of you as the advice on Covid-19 changes daily. As a small business, we would like to reassure you that the safety of our clients, agents and staff is at the forefront of our minds. We will carefully arrange in advance all property visits, giving...
International Women’s Day
Today is #InternationalWomensDay and we're celebrating the social, political, cultural and economic achievements of women around the world. Here at Lemon and Lime Interiors, we're also celebrating the strong and inspirational women who make up our team. Elaine's...
Use this awful weather to make a difference to your house sale!
If you’re thinking of selling your house this year use this awful spell of wet and cold weather to prepare your property. Giving yourself plenty of time to do all those jobs you’ve never got round to doing is far better than rushing round at the last minute as you...
The Home Staging Business Course
Elaine asked me to review the modules for The Home staging Business Course with my experience of having been the project manager for Lemon and Lime Interiors for several years now. She wanted to know what I thought and whether the content was what other stagers...
February – National Housing Market Update
2020 has started with a flourish across the UK housing market. The buzz of activity traditionally evident post a general election is apparent in the market, with the clarity and certainty sought by prospective vendors and sellers finally achieved. The UK has left the...
Six reasons to stage before selling
If you are looking to achieve the highest possible return for your property and a quick sale, then home staging may be the answer. Six reasons why you should consider staging your property before marketing for sale: 1. The property is empty or has some empty rooms –...
Seven Top Tips for an Efficient Scurryfunge
Whilst reading a news item about the Trump impeachment this week, I came across a list of old English words that have largely gone out of fashion in everyday speech. In amongst squizzle and chaddy, curflag and jirging and, of course, the link I had followed to...
How do I know what needs doing before I sell?
It is really hard to be objective about your own home and the longer you have lived there the harder is. If you are planning to sell your home in the next few weeks, you may need to enlist the help of friends or a family member to be really straightforward with you...
Property market update from Lemon and Lime Interiors
We work with many estate agents across the UK who are all reporting positive news in relation to the property market with increased stock levels and demand from buyers. Rightmove back this up with new data revealed today. They report that the market is springing into...
Why is selling fast important when it comes to marketing your home?
I remember very clearly when I was a student, a friend who was studying marketing trying to explain the economic theory of supply and demand to me. At that point it seemed counter-intuitive that as demand increases for a particular product so would price increase....
Merry Christmas from the Lemon and Lime Team!
This year we have welcomed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s new baby Archie into the world. We have seen England beat the favourite, the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup and we have witnessed a lot of Brexit uncertainty and extended deadlines! Here at Lemon...
What does the election result mean for the housing market?
The election result will release ‘a lot of pent-up demand’, says Andrew Montlake, managing director of Coreco. ‘This decisive General Election result could deliver a massive adrenaline shot into the UK property market’, he says. Due to the recent uncertainty...
To dress or drop
When a property gets stuck on the market it is frustrating for everyone concerned. The homeowner feels that their life is in limbo, endlessly tidying up ready for non-existent viewers. The agent feels anxious, have I over-valued? Will I get sacked? Then the home...
Christmas Gift Guide 2019
Edie Glass Table Lamp - £195.00 each Oil Cruet - £32.00 Croft Collection Chopping Board - £49.00 John Lewis, No. 206 Cushion - £60.00 ‘Rosa Ellie’ Abstract Art - £235.00 Made, Frame Accent Chair - £599.00 Jo Malone, Wood Sage & Sea Salt Candle - £48.00...
‘How to sell your house’ – Launch Party!
Our sister site to Lemon and Lime, 'How to sell your house.co.uk' is now live and we celebrated with a launch party at Amalfi White in Melbourne. During the morning Elaine spoke about the benefit of the new website and how everyone could get involved....
Guide to buying a new home
There are so many things to think about when buying a new home. The property buying process can seem long and complicated therefore getting it right is crucial. Fine and Country have out together a 13 step guide to help! Read Fine and Country blog here.
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December – National Housing Market Update
In a year dominated by Brexit, the housing market has remained remarkably resilient. Annual growth remains in positive territory across much of the country. In 2020, forecasts are based on a series of assumptions relating to our future relationship with Europe, so all...
Stuck on the market?
Wondering why your property is stuck on the market? Read our statistics below...
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