Five things we can’t wait to do in St Neots when lockdown ends
With the end to lockdown now in sight, it’s impossible not to think excitedly ahead to the spring and summer months.We know we won’t be able to do everything all at once, but we can live with that.There are so many simple things that we’ve...
1in8 households have had no access to private or shared gardens during lockdown
If you own a property with a garden in St Neots or the surrounding areas, these stats will make you feel extremely lucky.When it comes to homes with gardens one in eight households (12%) in Great Britain have had no access to a private or shared...
UK house prices up by 8.5%
ONS, Halifax and Nationwide all report a sharp increase in annual house price growth since the stamp duty holiday announcement in July 2020.According to the December UK HPI (ONS), the average house price in the UK is £251,500, an annual increase of...
Would you cover your walls in Dead Salmon? Colour trends in St Neots and beyond
Believe it or not Dead Salmon is making a splash in 2021.We had our kitchen transformed last year by a local builder https://bwoodcraft.com/index.html just before the first lockdown and when looking at endless shades of pink I, (Laura) really liked...
21% increase in property demand since the start of 2021
Are you currently looking to buy but finding yourself getting pipped to the post, or a certain type of property is not coming on the market?The Dataloft Demand Index shows a 21% increase in housing market demand since the start of 2021.More people...
Nine Random Acts of Kindness that will spread joy and positivity in St Neots
A simple random act of kindness can start a wave of positive vibes.Many people are going through a dark time right now, but there is a way you could make at least one person’s day a little brighter.As this week is Random Acts of Kindness Week, why...
Are we entering the new Roaring Twenties?
As the weather turns for the better, the vaccine programme accelerates across the UK and green shoots of the ‘old normal’ are starting to spring up, here at Butler Residential we're feeling hopeful as ever.A fascinating article published last...
The five most common renovation mistakes homeowners should avoid
Today we’re sharing our opinion on the home renovations that don’t add value and can make it harder to sell your property.If there’s a chance you could sell your St Neots home in the next few years, think before you rush into making any major...
Flip this out - It's Pancake Day
What's your favourite?Pancakes have become such a popular Shrove Tuesday tradition that on the 16th February, a whopping 52 million eggs will be used in the UK.That is 22 million more than your average day, eggciting stuff!With the average egg...
Why hope is on the horizon and better times are coming
A little Monday motivation for you all. The past 12 months have been a bit of an Everest challenge for most of us, but hope is on the horizon.By the end of February, the sun will set at 17.39pmBy the end of March, 19.32pmApril, 20.22pmMay,...