During the colder months, we are battening down the hatches against the wintery chill, closing all our doors and windows tight and trying to keep warm air in. The cost of living crisis and rising energy bills have led many of us to take the matter into our own hands, trying to improve the efficiency of our homes by adding insulation into the loft spaces or wall cavities.

Buying a new property to live in is an enormous decision. Even so, we will likely spend more time deciding to buy a new sofa or car than a new home. The average property viewing takes just 20 minutes, and the average buyer will view a property only 2 or 3 times before completing the sale and moving in. With such minimal time in a property before agreeing to purchase, these viewing appointments are critical - check out these top tips to make sure you don't miss anything!

If you are considering selling your property, you're most likely hoping that the valuations will come in high. Make sure that you get the highest valuation possible with these tips.

Despite the leading energy providers confirming their record profits recently in the multiple millions, prices of our energy bills are sky-high, and many are struggling through this winter.

Our local community isn't just seen as the likes of you or us. A huge part of many of your lives and families are your canine friends. Knowing that the area you live in is a great place for both you and your fluffy friends is important. So we've put together Sittingbourne's first dog friendly directory of doggy friendly businesses.

We've created some monthly market reports to keep you up to date with what is happening in the local property market currently.

Are you getting ready to put your property on the market? What should you be looking for in this sales pitch? Are there any red flags you should be on high alert to spot?

How often do you switch bank accounts? Or dentists? Or even hairdressers? I expect it's not that often. It is the same for estate agents. Either way, it's possible to change if you are feeling underwhelmed, disappointed or disheartened with the property sale experience. And it is actually easier than you might think.

The property purchasing process can be a rollercoaster, filled with ups and downs. Statistically, 30% of agreed property sales will fall through in the UK. No doubt you will have experienced this at some point or at least know someone else that has.

If you've ever considered moving house before and read blogs about where to start, there is almost always information about decluttering. Why?

Are you thinking about moving in 2023 but don't want the pressure of an estate agent visiting your home?

January is Dog Walking Month and a great excuse to restart those healthy habits, and think about enjoying being in the great outdoors. It comes as no surprise then, that January also doubles up as Walk Your Dog Month.