According to recent research on home staging, professionally preparing a property for sale can make a measurable difference in both sale price and speed. Industry data shows that staged homes can sell for 8–10 % more than unstaged properties. They also spend around 73 % less time on the market, driving stronger buyer interest and often reducing…

Professional damp and timber surveys make a measurable difference in UK property transactions. According to a UK homebuyer survey of 2,000 owners by Property Reporter, 35% of buyers who commission a property survey successfully negotiate a price reduction, saving on average £6,000+ when issues like damp are found before exchange. Damp alone was identified in…

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) have become a central part of the UK housing market, especially for people buying, selling or renting homes. According to the latest government data, more than 1.6 million domestic EPCs were lodged in England alone in the 12 months to the end of 2025, showing a clear rise in demand for…

According to a 2025 survey by JMW Solicitors, 58% of people in the UK do not have a will, even though 77% believe having one is important. This means more than half of adults are leaving their home, savings and assets without clear instructions for the future. A lack of a valid will can lead…

According to the Money Advice Trust’s 2023 outcomes report, 80 % of people who received free debt advice saw their debts reduce or stabilise, and 88 % felt more confident managing money afterward. In 2024, National Debtline alone helped over 118,000 people by phone and online, with 2.18 million website visits for debt tools and guidance. A separate…

According to industry data, only about 25% of UK small businesses use a professional bookkeeper to manage their financial records. It means most try to do it themselves. As per a 2026 WifiTalents report, 82% of small firms struggle with cash flow problems when records aren’t kept up to date. And professional bookkeeping helps reduce errors…

In 2026, hiring a professional accountant is no longer just a compliance necessity. It delivers measurable business value for self-employed buyers and sole traders in Sussex. A UK-wide survey by Intuit QuickBooks of over 4,000 small businesses found that firms using accountants reported an average 11.5% increase in revenue, with sole traders seeing nearly 9%…

Buying a home in Worthing is exciting, but the process can feel tricky at first. The local property market has its own rhythm, and understanding how much you can borrow often feels like decoding a puzzle. From deposits and income checks to the role of your credit score, there’s a lot to consider. Generic online…

Buying a home in Brighton and Hove is exciting, but one question often stops people in their tracks: how much can I actually borrow for a mortgage? The answer isn’t always straightforward. Lenders consider your income, expenses, credit history, and current UK rules, while interest rates and market conditions also affect how much you can…

According to recent UK industry data, more than one in four homeowners (28 %) have made a home insurance claim. And 94 % of those claimants received most or all of the money they asked for from their insurer, with an average payout of around £5,640 per claim, according to research by Compare the Market. However, regulator-level…

According to a Forbes-commissioned survey, 29 % of people who used professional moving services said it significantly eased their stress and 32 % said their move was much smoother with professional help, compared to doing it themselves. As per Schott Removal Research, 80 % of consumers use professional movers, and moves handled by experts have a 95 % on-time…

Finding a trustworthy tradesperson is still a real problem for many homeowners. According to UK homeowner surveys cited by Voltimum, nearly 6 in 10 homeowners say they struggle to find trades they genuinely trust, and almost 20% describe the process as very difficult. When trust is low, many people either delay repairs or attempt DIY,…