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.
Our 4th Birthday!
We're celebrating our 4th year in business today - how time flies! We've grown a lot since day 1 when Elaine would deliver furniture in her horsebox! Here is our team enjoying lunch and cake to celebrate! Looking forward to the exciting plans we have for the year...
RICS – UK Residential Market Survey (May)
The May 2019 RICS UK Residential Market Survey results point to a slightly more stable picture coming through over the month. Indeed, new buyer enquiries held steady, while the negative trend in agreed sales, new instructions and prices diminished to a certain degree....
May – National Housing Market Update
Read the Fine & Country – National Housing Market Update here.
Home Staging Report
This report, provided by the Home Staging Association, details the results of a random sample of 330 property professionals across the United Kingdom, including real estate agents, property developers and property managers. Some of the statistics include: 100% of...
Serious offer made within 2 weeks!
This property was on the market unfurnished for 2 years before we were asked by the agent taking it on, to help. The sitting room and master bedroom had fantastic views of the Oxford canal to the front, the kitchen and bathrooms were fitted out to a high...
April – National Housing Market Update
Read the Fine & Country - National Housing Market Update here.
Empty Properties Don’t Sell Well
We recently worked our magic on an empty property in Aylesbury. The agent asked for our recommendations as it had been on the market for over a year with very little interest. Despite having been fully renovated and being in a sought after area with good schools and...
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
1. Edinburgh Gin Liquer Gift Set - £20.75 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Edinburgh-Gins-Liqueurs-Gift-Set/dp/B01BWMB2TW/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1552568900&sr=1-4&refinements=p_4%3AEdinburgh+Gin 2. Croft Collection Mirren Cushion -...
Inexpensive ideas of how to make your home more contemporary, spacious and light!
Around Easter is a popular time to launch a property to the market and so buyers have got a bit of time now to make sure their properties are looking their absolute best before they are photographed and launched onto the market for all to see. Below we have shared...
Developer “dressing” his way to housing success amid Brexit uncertainty
A property entrepreneur who has just completed his first new-build development says enlisting the skills of a professional dresser was vital as the housing market stagnates pre-Brexit. Jack Dhanda, of Unity IG, will be hosting an open day to showcase his...
March – National Housing Market Update
Read the Fine and Country housing market report here.
Getting ready for the Spring market
Homeowners thinking of selling in 2019 should start preparing their homes for the Spring market now, in order to make the best possible impression on buyers. With Brexit creating nervousness in the market, sellers need to go the extra mile to make their property stand...
Reaching High Value in Warwickshire
This 5 bedroom period property, located in Ryton-on-Dunsmore, had been renovated to a high standard and was on the market for £550,000. It had been on the market with one agent for several months with no significant interest. Although it had been freshly decorated and...
Valentines Day Gift Guide
1. Freddie’s flowers subscription - because flowers aren’t just for Valentines Day https://www.freddiesflowers.com 2. Marble book ends - £20...
February – National Housing Market Update
Read the F&C Housing Market Update here.
The ten year challenge – comparing 2018 with 2008
We read with interest an article in The Times at the weekend comparing the market conditions in 2008 with 2018. Knight Frank provided some interesting figures which show that despite Brexit the market is in far better shape now than it was 10 years ago. House prices...
From dated B&B to refreshed family home
This delightful 5 bedroom village house, located in Ilmington, had been operating as a B&B when the owner decided to downsize. It had been marketed as a B&B with a couple of agents for about 18 months with little interest. The accommodation size was generous,...
Can you afford not to have your property professionally photographed?
As I scrolled through the latest offerings on Rightmove this morning I felt my blood pressure rising – a familiar story to everyone who shares an office with me! There are some fantastic properties available but as always I find it so hard to understand why some...
What a great year it has been!
Our team at Lemon and Lime Interiors provide a decluttering and home staging service to make the best use of space and appearance in a vendor’s property in the effort to attract a buyer. Based in the pretty village of Melbourne in Derbyshire, we work alongside estate...
Melbourne’s Fittest Firm
Article in Melbourne Village Voice January 2019
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