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After another brilliant year for the Tour de Branch in 2018, raising over £10,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society, we couldn’t be more excited to get back behind the handlebars! This year, the 41-mile bike ride will be held on Sunday August 25th, starting in our Chester-le-Street office and ending in Darlington, not to mention there […]

Are you considering buying a property, but aren’t sure where to begin? Have a read of our commonly asked buying-related questions:   I want to buy a property – where do I start? Firstly, you’ll need to establish your budget and how you will finance the purchase. If you are going to need a mortgage it […]

When trying to increase the value of your home, bigger isn’t always better; perhaps you live in a flat that can’t be extended, or don’t have the budget for a remodel.   We’ve brought together some handy tips for boosting the appeal of your property before it’s put on the market, without the scary price […]

Easter Sunday this year is on April 21st and there are some cracking activities over the bank holiday weekend and the school holidays. Come and discover lots of egg-cellent fun for all the family with our handy what’s on guide.   Whether you are looking for a family egg hunt, a chance to get your […]

If you can’t decide whether to buy or rent, it’s worth remembering that although renting has its benefits, investing in a home of your own can be just as advantageous. Why? We hear you ask.   You can live by your own rules Renting means abiding by a landlord’s rules and needing to ask permission […]

British Property Awards 2019 If you haven’t heard the great news – we are proud to say that we have just won the British Property Lettings Award 2019 for Durham. The awards give agents across the UK the invaluable opportunity to compare the service they provide against local, regional and national competition.  Our Durham team […]

Going on holiday is always exciting, whether you’re going someone tropical or staying here in the UK. The last thing anyone wants is for their home to be broken into while they’re off enjoying themselves; that’s why we want to share some tips on how to keep your home safe, so you can rest assured […]

2019 is here and some like to use the New Year as an opportunity to have a fresh start. If you fancy a change or are perhaps preparing your house to sell, check out our tips for giving your home a makeover (without breaking the bank).     Turn up the lights! A great way […]

It’s Christmas and that means the season of gift giving, dinner parties and decorating is here. The holidays can be quite daunting for some; worry not, we have comprised five simple hacks that will get you well on your sleigh to a stress-free Christmas.   Use recyclable wrapping paper Did you know, the UK wasted […]

‘Tis the season to be jolly, and there is certainly plenty of festive fun happening around County Durham this December.   We know you’ve probably got a lot of stuff(ing) to sort out, whether that’s last-minute shopping or frantically writing cards, so we’ve pulled together a list of some of the events the region has […]