Interior Motives: Start Your 2023 in Style with our Guide to the Latest Home Decor Trends
By The Vesta TeamWhat are your big plans this year? Fitness, wealth, travel, something else? Change is always in the air when January arrives. We're entering 2023 on the back of quite a ride. Lockdowns, Brexit, empty shelves, four prime ministers,...
Photography Secrets: Top Pro-Styling Tips to Give Your Home the Edge
By The Vesta Team"As soon as I saw the photo, I knew it was the one!" Such is the power of photography, and as a potential buyer's first introduction to your home, it can make or break a sale. Given how influential photos are, it's surprising how
Kill Your Bills: Turn a Period Property into a High-Performance Eco Home
By The Vesta TeamHave you ever known the costs of utility bills to be such a massive conversation? As well as being a hot topic at home and at work, the news is full of stories about soaring energy prices, future supply questions and the...
Selling Your Rental Home: Plan the Perfect Exit Without Losing Your Tenant or Income
By The Vesta TeamAlthough rents are going through the roof, yields are getting higher, and there’s massive demand from tenants, many landlords are selling their rental homes. For some, it’s part of their long-term plan, but for others, it’s...
Four Ways to Declutter: Add Value and Space with the Perfect Method for You
By The Vesta TeamEven though it can add thousands to your selling price and give you more space to enjoy, decluttering can feel like a mountain to climb. As well as the dilemma of where to start, it's easy to lose momentum when you're halfway...
Selling to Your Tenant: Everything You Need to Know to Cut the Best Deal
By The Vesta TeamWhen opportunity knocks, it’s not always clear whether to say yes or no, particularly when it’s unexpected or means changing your plans. Selling to your tenant could be one of those times, and even if you’re planning to be a...
Viewings Feedback: Using Negative Buyer Comments to Boost Your Home’s Saleability
By The Vesta TeamYou’ve been on the market for a while, followed your agent’s advice on price, and had plenty of viewings, but nothing ever comes of them. Where do you go from here? It can be a frustrating experience when all you want to do is...
The Rules of Buy-to-Let: Five Universal Principles that Every Landlord Needs to Know
By The Vesta TeamWhatever kind of landlord you are or wherever you own a rental property, some universal principles apply to keep your investments profitable, sustainable, and enjoyable. Private landlords are effectively small business owners, and...
Staycation Bliss: Spend a Super Summer at Home With Our Fun-Filled Tips for Grown-Ups
By The Vesta TeamWith so much happening in the UK over the summer, there’s really no need to fly overseas for a change of scenery or a refreshing break. And even if you are heading off for a couple of weeks abroad, that still gives you a couple...
Full House to Empty Nest: What’s Next for Your Family Home after Your Children Move Out?
By The Vesta TeamAt the last count, 8-10% of the UK were thought to be empty nesters (parents whose children have all left), and the initial change brings up mixed emotions. Everything from grief to relief. Wherever you sit on that spectrum,...