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.
January Housing Market Update
Read the Fine and Country January housing market update here>> Premium Markets - National housing market update - January 2019
Open Day Success!
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...
December Housing Market Update
Read the Fine and Country December housing market update here>> Fine and Country National December 2018
What is happening in the housing market?
The housing market has been uncertain for a long time now and leading in to 2019 it will continue to remain so until the Brexit outcome. Our business is very closely aligned to what is happening in the housing market and one of the things we have noticed over the last...
Christmas gift guide!
It’s almost that time of year again! To help get yourself in the festive spirit, we have put together our favourite interior décor gifts for family, friends and loved ones. Get inspired! 1.Gold & Green Shadow poster – from...
Styling your bi-fold doors—do’s and don’ts from the experts!
We were asked to give our opinions on the do's and dont's when it comes to getting bi-fold doors. Read our comments here>>
Autumn/Winter Update
Read our Autumn/Winter updates here!
Property Entrepreneur Warns “It’s Now or Never” For Sellers Pre-Brexit.
'It is now or never for vendors who wish to sell their homes pre- Brexit' - this was the message given by a leading property dresser and entrepreneur ahead of recent RICS figures showing the fragility of the property market. Elaine Penhaul, director of property...
November Market Update
Read the Fine and Country November housing market update here>> National housing market update - November 2018
How bi-fold doors can create the illusion of space in any home
We were asked to contribute on how bifold doors can create the illusion of space in any home, read our comments here!
Winter Night Chilli
We love finding new recipes and sharing them amongst our team. We spotted this recipe from Jamie Oliver which is a perfect hearty meal to munch whilst watching the fireworks. Give it a go! Serves: 12 Gluten and Dairy Free Ingredients 20 g dried porcini...
Decorating trends to attract a winter buyer
Guest post for Howkins and Harrison It’s a new season and there are some exciting new interior styles to attract your winter buyers! Freshen up your decor ready for selling in the season ahead. Many people believe that the summer season is the best time to sell, but...
National Housing Market Update
Take a look at the Fine and Country housing market update for October. Read here >> Housing Report
Property Presentation Firm Proves It’s Not ‘Horsing’ Around As It Celebrates Third Birthday
A Derbyshire based property presentation company, which was started by accident in 2012, is now celebrating its third birthday. From a huge 10,779 ft property to a grade two listed windmill which was previously owned by Edwina Curry and the house of Randy Lerner...
What does Brexit mean for the housing market?
Brexit has been triggered by the Prime Minister Teresa May, but what does leaving the European Union next March really mean for the UK homeowners? In The Sunday Times last week, David Smith, economics editor, wrote of the effect that leaving Europe may have across our...
Top tips for making the best of a less-than-ideal carpet
We were asked to contribute to an article about how to make the most of a less-than-ideal carpet. Read the article here.
Preparing your house to sell in the Autumn
Following a fantastic, hot surprise of a summer this year, it is now time to fold away the beach towels and bring out the woollies! Conversely though, as summer temperatures cool, the housing market starts to hot up for the autumn months. It’s time to get your home in...
Make an Entrance
Your hallway can often get overlooked, let’s face it, it’s not a room where you spend a lot of your time and it can often get buried under heaps of winter coats and shoes. However, studies on Rightmove have found that 2 in 5 homeowners decided that they wanted to buy...
Bedroom Makeover
A quick bedroom update that can done in a weekend with a bit of determination, and a constant supply of coffee and chocolate biscuits….. A dated bedroom doesn’t necessarily need the wallpaper stripping off. Paint over light colours with a more modern neutral, we love...
How to sell a house that is difficult to sell
Selling difficult houses, usually ones that have been stuck on the market for months, or in some cases years, is bread and butter for us! We love a challenge! The first question to answer is ‘Why is the sale not happening?’ 1. Location? 2. Poor marketing? 3. Too much...
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