16/10/2026
๐ก Don't move : improve ๐
Maybe you donโt need a new house. Maybe you just need to fall back in love with the one youโve got โค๏ธ
Before you start scrolling Rightmove and mentally packing those 47 mugs in the kitchen (where did they all come from?! โ๐), here are a few things worth thinking aboutโฆ
๐ท Moving is not cheap!
Buying and selling a home in England can cost around ยฃ17,413 when you factor in stamp duty, estate agent fees, legal costs, surveys and removals. That's a lot of money before you've even unpacked the kettle! ๐ฆ
๐ House prices are on the move too
UK average house prices rose by 1.4% in the year to July 2026, reaching ยฃ273,000.
So, here's a thoughtโฆ what could investing in the home you already own do for you? โจ
๐ช A beautiful new front door for instant kerb appeal.
๐ช Modern, energy-efficient windows to help keep the warmth in and draughts out.
๐ฟ A conservatory for that extra space you've been craving.
๐ค Sliding doors to bring the outside in.
โ๏ธ A pergola to turn your garden into your favourite place to be.
๐ฅ And let's not forget energy bills!
Replacing single-glazed windows with A-rated double glazing in a typical semi-detached home could save around ยฃ85 a year, according to the Energy Saving Trust. Actual savings depend on your home and what you replace.
We're not promising every improvement will increase your home's value or make you a fortune. But better comfort, improved energy efficiency and a home you love are all worth considering.
Less upheaval. More comfort. A fresh new look. And hopefully fewer cardboard boxes! ๐
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Let's talk about what's possible for your home!
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๐ฌ YOUR TURN: If you could transform one thing about your home, what would it be?