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.
Mansion tax: A policy that risks paralysing the premium market
“The mansion tax, proposed from April 2028 as a £2.5k council tax surcharge for properties more than £2 million and rising to £7.5k for properties more than £5 million, risks creating significant instability in the upper tiers of the property market. This idea has...
Why Staging Is the Secret Weapon for Stale Listings in an Uncertain Market
As we move closer to the November Budget, uncertainty continues to ripple through the UK property market. Press write about buyers being cautious, sellers being anxious, and that estate agents are finding that even the most beautiful homes can linger on the market...
The Power of Presentation: How Professional Staging Transforms Your Holiday Let into a High-Performing Investment
In the competitive UK short-term rental market, great presentation is everything. From Cornwall to the Cotswolds, guests now expect hotel-quality interiors and they book with their eyes. A beautifully styled property doesn’t just look better; it earns better....
How to Sell Your Home Faster: Smart Timing, Home Staging, and Relisting Strategies That Work
If your home’s been sitting on the market for months without serious interest, don’t panic and don’t slash your price just yet. New research from property analytics firm TwentyEA reveals that homes withdrawn and relisted after a three-month break have a 42% chance of...
Capital Gains Tax Changes: What Could Be Coming in the 2025 Autumn Budget
With the 2025 Autumn Budget just weeks away speculation is mounting that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may introduce further changes to CGT rates or other property taxes. If such changes are announced, they could come into effect from the new tax year on 6 April 2026. That...
New Newsletter – October 2025 – Awards, Market Insights, and a Stunning Oxford Transformation
Our October 2025 newsletter is now available – Awards, Market Insights, and a Stunning Oxford Transformation If you would like to join our mailing list, please email [email protected] or fill in the ‘Contact Us’ form on our website.
Top tips when selling a historic home
Historic homes aren’t simply bricks and mortar - they have a fascinating heritage with a real story to tell behind the scenes. Whether it’s a Victorian terrace, a Tudor cottage, a Georgian townhouse or a Gothic Revival mansion, historic and period properties are a...
New Newsletter – September 2025 – Investor Success, Agent Training, and Festive Selling Tips
Our September 2025 newsletter is now available – Investor Success, Agent Training, and Festive Selling Tips If you would like to join our mailing list, please email [email protected] or fill in the ‘Contact Us’ form on our website.
Expert tips for selling luxury homes
Ready to sell your luxury home but not sure how to go about it? You must take a different approach to selling a standard property, as potential high-end buyers expect a more luxurious presentation that suggests a promising lifestyle to fit their aspirations. Consider...
How to present a property for sale: New rules to adhere to
As winter approaches, estate agents and sellers alike feel the familiar buzz of the season. Listings multiply, gardens bloom, and the race to impress begins. But in 2025, making a property stand out requires more than a tidy floor plan and a fresh coat of paint. ...
New Newsletter – August 2025 – New Milestones, Market Insights, and a Stunning Transformation
Our August 2025 newsletter is now available – New Milestones, Market Insights, and a Stunning Transformation If you would like to join our mailing list, please email [email protected] or fill in the ‘Contact Us’ form on our website.
Summer Staging Secrets: How to Make Your Home Feel Like a Staycation
There’s something about summer that makes us long for light, space, and stillness. While the season draws us outdoors, the right interior can capture that same sense of calm and ease. In the property world, this isn’t just a pleasant bonus. It is a powerful tool. A...
Lemon and Lime Launches UK’s first home staging franchising opportunity
We are delighted to announce the launch of our franchise network, giving franchisees the opportunity to operate their own home staging business under the award-winning Lemon and Lime umbrella. Having recently celebrated our 10-year anniversary, we are setting our...
Why staging your home to sell is no longer optional in today’s market
Home staging is not just a fancy marketing term used to describe making your house look pretty; it’s about telling a story to potential house buyers, creating an emotional connection with them, that they simply must view your listing. The latest market figures...
New Newsletter – July 2025 – 10 Years of Style, Staging & Standout Homes
Our July 2025 newsletter is now available – 10 Years of Style, Staging & Standout Homes If you would like to join our mailing list, please email [email protected] or fill in the ‘Contact Us’ form on our website.
Is a Property Boom on the Horizon? Insights from the Experts
Written by Elaine Penhaul… Last week, I had the privilege of attending the eXp UK conference where I listened to renowned behavioural economist Roger Martin-Fagg speak about the future of the UK housing market. His forecast? A property boom that could extend well into...
New Newsletter – June 2025 – We Just Turned 10! Here’s How We Celebrated
Our June 2025 newsletter is now available – We Just Turned 10! Here’s How We Celebrated If you would like to join our mailing list, please email [email protected] or fill in the ‘Contact Us’ form on our website.
New Newsletter – May 2025 – Before We Turn 10, Let’s Revisit Where It All Began.
Our May 2025 newsletter is now available – Before We Turn 10, Let’s Revisit Where It All Began. If you would like to join our mailing list, please email [email protected] or fill in the ‘Contact Us’ form on our website.
New Newsletter – April 2025 – The Power Of Presentation
Our April 2025 newsletter is now available – The Power Of Presentation If you would like to join our mailing list, please email [email protected] or fill in the ‘Contact Us’ form on our website.
A peek inside the mind of our founder, Elaine Penhaul
Elaine Penhaul: From Horses to Home Staging Elaine Penhaul, the visionary founder of Lemon and Lime Interiors, shares her insights on life, business, and everything in between. In this exclusive Q&A, we delve into the mind of Elaine Penhaul, the driving force...
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