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The annual ‘colour of the year’ announcements are always eagerly awaited by those who follow interior trends. The first to stick its head above the parapet and make an announcement this year is paint specialist Dulux. Its Colour of the Year 2025 is True Joy.

Do you find moving home stressful? It's very likely you do, and this is only natural.

Now, imagine how your dog might feel.

In the weeks running up to the move, all aspects of your dog’s normal life will become uprooted, from their normal routine to their belongings, even to the smell of their home.

Unfortunately, you cannot explain to them why everything they know is suddenly changing, but you can help to make the transition from one home to another less stressful for them, and here’s how you can do it.

Saying goodbye to your old house doesn't have to be ruff! Discover expert tips for creating a safe space, packing familiar items, and helping your furry friend adjust to a new environment.

There is a dance we do when it comes to buying and selling a property! In most cases, you’ll want to sell your property first and then buy another property second because this means having a greater deposit to work with and enough funds to cover all your moving costs.

If you sell at the right time, then you can potentially sell your house fast and for the asking price or, if you can start a bidding war between multiple interested parties, in some cases, greater than the asking price.

More rain, less daylight, kids back to school? It can only mean one thing. Autumn is here. September usually marks the start of a peak in the property calendar and 2024 proved no different.

Are you a Cardiff homeowner with an 'empty nest' wondering if it's time to move? Perhaps your home is challenging to maintain or simply too large for you. These thoughts may have crossed your mind, but how do you know when you are ready to downsize?

The term downsizing means selling your home to buy a smaller one. But while the definition is easy to understand, the decision isn’t an easy one to make. Choosing to sell your home is a huge, often emotional, decision. And downsizing can feel like an even more significant decision.

People sell their homes and move to smaller properties for many different reasons. But it’s most often because the space just isn’t right for them anymore. 

When people sell their homes with us at Fortis , they often ask whether there are any common improvements they should make before they welcome viewers.

Our advice is that if you are looking to sell your home in Cardiff, then it is definitely important to prep it beforehand. Small improvements can go a long way and, depending on the market, you might profit from renovating different spaces in your home.

Knowing which rooms and which areas of your home to focus on first is going to help you stretch your budget and get the most value added to your home.

There have been multiple surveys of prospective buyers, asking them what would put them off buying a property, and one thing crops up time and time again – clutter.

The UK is a true melting pot where street names are concerned! We certainly have our favourites, with over 3000 ‘high streets’ and 2000 ‘station roads’ across the country. However, there are also some unusual and hilarious street names hidden across our beautiful counties.

One of the most exciting aspects about moving home is starting afresh with your interior design. A new property is a blank canvas, with the chance to express yourself in line with personal tastes or the latest home fashions.

Many people have been away or enjoying some semblance of the British summer. Despite the departure from the hectic 9-5, August hasn’t been a quiet time in property. There are a variety of facts and stats to digest, starting with how a recent base rate reduction affected the housing market.

There are very few instances where you’ll need a five- or even six-figure sum to proceed with your plans but buying a property is one of them. It’s not the amount you can usually find down the back of the sofa so what are the options if you need to lay your hands on a substantial amount of cash quickly?

House building trends in the UK haven’t changed for years and it’s common for homes to have different sized rooms. Not all of the dimensions are, let’s say, generous but we have to work with what we’ve got.