Do you know what your time is worth?
How often have you made an appointment with a tradesperson for a particular time and place, organising your work day around that appointment, only to have them show up hours later or not at all? Sound familiar? While we all understand that the unexpected can happen, we also know how frustrating and annoying this can […]
What to do when your walls start sweating!
A female renovator recently contacted Build in Common saying that her walls had started “sweating” a few weeks after she had her house freshly repainted. As part of what turned out to be a beautiful kitchen renovation, she had decided to repaint her entire house. The only problem was that her walls had now started […]
Low maintenance plants for your new home
When you’re renovating, moving house or starting up in a new build your garden can suffer, but, whilst you concentrate on bigger jobs there are a few stars of the plant world that can keep your garden prospering through those projects. Find the best pick of low maintenance plants for your home below: Before you […]
How to successfully plan for your renovation
Every successful renovation starts with a strong plan. In this article, we list the top renovation tips to ensure this exciting new venture is a success. Budget To begin with, set yourself a budget and have a clear reason for renovating. Few of us have unlimited funds to put towards a home renovation, and the […]
Interior design ideas for your home renovation
Do you want to bring your place into the 21st century? If the answer is yes, here are five style ideas to inspire you and your makeover. 1. Feature walls You can add character, colour and style to the inside of your home through a feature wall. They can be subtle or quite out there depending […]
8 Décor hacks the professionals don’t want you to know
Do you have an area in your home you just don’t like? What about an entire room that’s in desperate need of a makeover? Before you call in a professional to do a complete overhaul, consider making some changes yourself. Sometimes the smallest change to the design of a room can make the biggest difference! […]
Spring Cleaning: How to free up space and enjoy your home this spring
When spring is in the air, it’s time to leap out of hibernation and enjoy the warm, weather. The only problem is, after a cosy winter we’re often faced with a house full of ‘stuff.’ Spring cleaning can be a challenge, but with a few easy tips and a little bit of planning, your home […]
Naked Walls? Cover them up with these great DIY pieces!
Whether you recently moved into your home, or you simply have a bare wall you don’t know what to do with, there are plenty of DIY ideas that can look great. When some people hear “DIY,” they immediately think they aren’t creative enough or have enough time to put together their own decor. But what […]
8 tips for downsizing to a smaller space
Whoever said bigger is better never experienced the elegance of less. There are lots of reasons you may choose to (or end up) downsizing – to save money, a move to the city, or just to simplify your life – maybe the kids have flown from the nest. Whatever your reasons, here are 8 top […]
Six tips for increasing your property returns
With the end of another financial year complete, it leaves us thinking where on earth did the time go? From the team at Little Real Estate we hope you had a successful year filled with many property wins! To ensure the next financial year is an upward journey, let’s make sure your properties are positioned […]