Lifestyle

In Cardiff’s most desirable neighbourhoods, like Llandaff and Pontcanna, your living room is more than just a place to relax — it’s a reflection of your lifestyle.

It’s likely to be the room where you spend most of your time, the room where you spend time entertaining guests, and it’s probably the first room that people see when they walk into your home.

A rare warm breeze might still occasionally pass through Cardiff’s leafy streets, but there’s no mistaking it — autumn is here.

In Llandaff, Pontcanna and other sought-after Cardiff neighbourhoods, home office space is no longer just a “nice to have” — it’s a must-have.

Over the years there have been a number of ‘light touches’ touted as a way to impress potential property buyers. The aroma of freshly baked bread and brewing coffee? Great for making your property feel homely and masking less attractive whiffs. A neatly-folded pile of clean, fluffy towels in the bathroom? An easy way to give off five-star hotel vibes. Fresh flowers and a fully-stocked fruit bowl? They draw attention away from less desirable areas and add colour to a drab space.

When it comes to selling or letting a property in Cardiff, one of the most common goals for homeowners and landlords is to make their home appear lighter, brighter, and more spacious.

The aroma is a huge part of the overall feel of your home in Cardiff. Capturing the perfect scent for each room will help elevate the space and can dramatically transform your property.

While candles are great; you should consider other ways of injecting fragrance into each room. Linen sprays and oil reed diffusers are an easy way to infuse refined scents, reducing the need to have candles constantly burning.

Earlier this year, it became apparent that home buyers aren’t that fussed about finding the ‘perfect’ property. A Rightmove survey of 34,000 home movers found 73% of those leaving rented accommodation viewed fixer uppers as a more affordable route to property ownership. Additionally, 73% of existing homeowners wanted to buy a property that needed work in order to create their dream home.

Selling your home in Cardiff or the surrounding areas can feel overwhelming — especially if you’re trying to stand out in the competitive high-end property market.

Moving to a new house in Cardiff comes with a variety of administration.

Dealing with solicitors, removal companies and getting your utility bills sorted are all top priorities for moving home. Council Tax is generally one of the most significant household bills, so ensuring it is in order in a timely manner is imperative.

Avid readers may remember our blog on colour drenching – the interior design trend that sees every surface in one room – walls, ceiling, woodwork and radiators – painted in the same colour.

Is there anything more annoying than nosy neighbours?

Whether they're constantly knocking at your front door, eavesdropping from the other side of the fence, feeling someone encroaching on your personal life is no fun at all.

The process of moving home in Cardiff can become highly stressful. With a seemingly endless to-do list, mounting cardboard boxes and looming deadlines, getting in touch with energy suppliers is often pushed to the bottom of the pile.