Auctions condense the angst of buying a property to little more than ten intense minutes—the thrill when the auctioneer auctions to your property, the charged moments of bidding and, if you manage to secure your lot, the heady delight of knowing that you can move there in 28 days. Speed is perhaps the greatest advantage … Read more
To the Georgian artist, the painterly appeal of ruined priories and their broken outlines lay in the effect on the senses, recording decay as picturesque scenes, as places of poetic intrigue. Derelict strongholds and stony contours of some long-lost cloister sketched out in watercolour hinted at bygone status, drawing out a romantic retort. All kinds … Read more
It’s funny how the home you once thought perfectly suited your needs can suddenly feel incredibly small once you throw young children into the mix. Of course, young families seeking more space is not a new phenomenon. But how do they actually get the keys to larger homes if the existing owners carry on living … Read more
Country Life March 31, 2022 House buyers are borrowing more than ever, and paying more for the privilege thanks to increasing interest rates — and they’re also looking for different things than once they were. Borrowing is still booming — but for how long? The story a month ago was that more people are borrowing more … Read more