Reasons why landlords should use a local letting agent
Many landlords choose to manage their own properties but others opt to work through a letting agent. At Norfolk Property Management and Lettings, we have developed strong relationships with our landlords over the decades and these are the reasons they give us for working with us: Flexibility We create bespoke packages for our landlords, taking […]
Generation Boomerang – living in harmony with your adult children
With soaring costs of living and property prices, it is well documented that more and more grown-up children are having to move back home. But how are both parents and their adult off-spring coping with the changes that brings? According to new research from Capital One UK, approximately one in five (17 per cent) of […]
Bright, bold and ready to face the year ahead
Pantone has announced its new colour of the year and anyone thinking about redecorating or refurbishing a room in 2023 may be interested in considering it. Viva Magenta (18-1750) is a gorgeous red that could be ideal in a cushion, throw or even small accents, such as mugs, vases and coasters. For those seeking to […]
What are the top five interior design trends for 2023?
When times are hard we take refuge in our flats, houses and other places of living – and sometimes making changes can improve our mood. Whether you are planning major changes to your home or whether you are tightening the purse strings but may well add a small new item here or there, it can […]
As winter deepens read these seven tips to prevent damage from freezing pipes
The latest snap of cold weather may be on its way out but over the coming months we could well be in for more snow and ice. With freezing temperatures comes the risk of burst pipes – here are seven suggestions for avoiding a disaster this winter. 1. Many of today’s boilers have a frost […]
How to save energy when you use household appliances
Households can reduce their utility bills by over £500 a year by making small changes to the way they use their household appliances, according to the Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances (AMDEA) Its Know Watt’s What campaign highlights that by simply always using the eco-cycle on washing machines and dishwashers, consumers can save an […]
Winter and winter gardening – expert top tips for the best outdoor tasks to carry out over the coming weeks
As the temperature tumbles and our gardens start to look bare and wintery, many of us decide we would rather wait until the spring to tidy up our outside space. But, says TV plantsman and horticulturalist Michael Perry (aka Mr Plant Geek), there’s no time like the present…. Here are Michael’s top 10 winter gardening […]
Bring a little warmth to the home this autumn – top tips
The weather has certainly turned and many of us are playing the “should we” or “shouldn’t we” game of whether or not to put the central heating on. And with energy costs soaring, we are all certainly keen to hold off as long as possible. So what steps can we take to keep our homes […]
Top tips to checking your finances before renting
With the cost of living increasing and budgets are becoming even tighter here are our top tips for looking at your finances before embarking on renting a property. Your rent is likely to be your biggest outgoing. When deciding how much you can afford, draw up a detailed budget of all your other likely outgoings […]
Top tips for keeping your home cool during hot weather
This summer we have seen the highest ever temperatures in the UK – and, according to the experts, there are more to come. There has been much discussion about how we should be designing and building properties to keep the heat out but, in the meantime, how can we be keeping our cool? Here are […]