Many of us see the end of the year as a time to reflect and think about setting goals. We look at what went well and what didn't in the past year and decide on plans for the year to come. Taking a good look at 2022, ask yourself, "How did it go?"

Do you have a property that is sitting empty? With the curtains permanently closed and junk mail stacking up behind the door? Empty properties during the winter months can be problematic. There are many concerns that you need to think about as we move into the colder damp weather.

When looking for a new property to rent, a tenant is not expecting to make much more than a 1 or 2 year commitment. The decision will likely be based on convenience for their work or lifestyle and affordability.

Living in rented property can feel unnerving, especially if the tenants don't feel that they have security in the property that they are living in. If the rug could be pulled out from under them at any moment, it can feel as if they are waiting for the worst to happen. So what could you do to show the tenants that they have nothing to worry about?

Stop - find out why you should consider delaying until the New Year

As the year draws to a close many of us are thinking about what 2023 will bring. Making plans, setting goals and reflecting on the year before. You may not know about the seasonal property market. If you are considering moving house in 2023, you would be wise to get involved sooner rather than later.

Christmas can be a hectic time. Between shopping for gifts, decorating and getting ready for elf-on-the-shelf, work commitments and family commitments - it's so much. Trying to sell your home on top of everything else could push you over the edge. Is it really worth the raised stress levels?

If you are considering selling your home and perhaps have done a little research, you may have come across the Modern Method Of Auction as a way to get your home sold. But what is the Modern Method of Auction, and how does it differ from the traditional auctions we see on Homes Under The Hammer?

It's highly likely that you or someone in your family has had to work from home at some point in the last few years. Most bosses have realised that, without the chit-chat and distractions of the office environment, productivity is actually higher. But it isn't practical for you to work from the end of the kitchen table permanently.

We all do it. Every year we overfill our schedule in the run-up to Christmas. Children's school commitments, staff parties, gift shopping - there's just so much to do. If you are considering moving house, there is a strong chance that it is not a particularly urgent move, and you will push this to the AFTER Christmas category.

Nativity plays, shopping, present wrapping, and staff parties. It's all go in the run-up to Christmas. There is so much going on at this time of year. Preparing for viewings on your property, on top of everything else, could be enough to send you over the edge!

If you're trying to sell your home, you might wonder what to do around Christmas time. Should you take it off the market for a month or so? Or try to juggle the viewing appointments around your other commitments?