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.
Houses are taking up to 20 weeks to sell — and British homeowners have had enough
An interesting article which was recently published in The Sunday Times caught our eye, here are the most important points which we took from this article: The average sale is still taking three months — a month longer than if you were selling in 2016. Buyers and...
Starting out as a homestager? Read our top tips!
You have decided that you want to set up as a homestager and you can’t wait to get your teeth into a project but where do you start? As you may or may not know I was lucky enough to have an established property development background so I knew a thing or two about...
RCIS UK Residential Market Survey September
The September 2019 RICS Residential Market Survey results suggest activity remains subdued across the sales market with headline indicators on buyer demand and supply slipping into negative territory. Read the survey here.
Customer Service
Here at Lemon and Lime Interiors we have been thinking a lot about customer service lately. There are several reasons for this, not least that we have recently been shortlisted in the HomeStaging Association Awards 2019 in the ‘Best Customer Service’ category. We are...
Our Prima feature!
We are so proud to be featured in this month's Prima magazine. Read our top tips to get your home sold fast in the current climate!
The Perfect Downsize?
‘I think it’s time we thought about downsizing love’ – whoa! What a launch on to a huge emotional rollercoaster that sentence can be! Single storey living – what are the options? Traditional bungalows with all the connotations of getting old, needing to live without...
RCIS – UK Residential Market Survey August
The latest set of results (covering August) for the RCIS Residential Market Survey point to a renewed deterioration in near term expectations, with respondents anticipating a decline in activity over the next three months. Brexit uncertainty is again highlighted as a...
RCIS Market Survey – Our Observations (July)
As the new government beds in, the July 2019 RICS Residential Market Survey results show some of the improvement seen in near term expectations for sales and prices partially reversed. “The latest RICS results will provide little comfort for the market with all the...
August – National Housing Market Update
Take a look at this months national housing market update. Click here to see report.
My journey with Lemon and Lime: by Kirsty Fisher
This week marks our 3 year office anniversary and I am sitting here wondering where all that time has gone! When I started my journey with Lemon and Lime my office was in Elaine’s study at home working alongside the family cat. Little did I know things were about to...
Creating the best homestaging team
Every employer wants to have a dream team, but creating the perfect homestaging team can be tricky when there isn’t a clear model. When Elaine began the business back in 2015, she had a background in teaching Maths and a mission to change the way houses are sold....
Styling tricks – Do’s and Don’ts
When preparing your house for sale, make sure your property looks its absolute best. Below we have shared some of our tips to make your home look attractive and other tips which may detract a buyer. 3 styling tricks to make your home look attractive to potential...
Coaching and Mentoring for Success
Our coaching and mentoring packages are structured around helping you develop three aspects of yourself and your business – mindset for success, operational and financial strategies. We offer three specialists to support your journey of learning as your business...
RCIS – UK Residential Market Survey (June)
The latest set of results (covering June 2019) for the RICS Residential Market Survey are consistent with a somewhat stable trend beginning to emerge. Although much of the anecdotal commentary remains a little downbeat, contributors actually reported (in net balance...
July – National Housing Market Update
Read this months Housing Market Update here National Housing Market Update July 2019.
Trends for indoor/outdoor rooms
We look at one of the hottest trends now, creating a space which blends the inside with outside. This consistent rainy weather isn’t giving us much inspiration and excitement for the summer approaching with everything looking damp and dismal. We are hoping that this...
Record Sale From The 19th Century
This late 19th century, Grade II Listed, family house needed some decluttering, tidying up and decorating. We were working around the family which were still living in the property so made sure there wasn’t too much disruption to their day to day lives. We paid...
June – National housing Market Update
Read the Fine and Country Marketing Report here.
We are hiring!
Warehouse Operative Duration – Permanent, full time (Mon-Fri 8.30-4.30pm) Location – Kings Newton & Melbourne, Derbyshire This is a brilliant opportunity for someone to join a small team and make a real impact to our work. Candidates will ideally demonstrate...
Staging, Styling and Maximising Value
Listen to Elaine Penhaul and Josie Lywood discussing staging techniques and how it can maximise the value of your property. A staged home gives the property an edge over an unfurnished home - crucial in the competitive and tough trading conditions of the current...
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