The Butler Blog

Euro 2020 is well underway, the home nations experiencing mixed fortunes in their first matches. The most valuable team in the competition is England.

The 26 man squad is the equivalent in price terms to over 4188 homes.

Each player in...

When it comes to selling a property, many people overlook the important role viewings play in the process.

They mistakenly believe that viewings are simply about opening doors and making sure would-be buyers don’t steal any...

First-time buyers in England, in particular key workers, will have the chance to buy homes within their local area for a discount under the government's First Home Scheme launched this month.

The scheme will offer selected new build...

The time has come. Euro2020 is here!

The month-long football festival kicks off today and we have a house full of excited boys (including Barry) hoping for England to succeed. Our eldest got extra lucky selecting England from the hat in his...

Now is a great time to sell your home as house prices are higher than ever.

Housing market demand is up 28.6% yet available properties to buy are down 20.8% (YTD vs 2020, Zoopla).

This is putting upward pressure on house prices, with...

The UK’s biggest annual get-together of neighbours, The Big Lunch takes place this weekend and it’s a great excuse to connect or reconnect with people who live in your street or area.

The Eden Project started The Big Lunch in 2009 to...

What do toilet rolls and properties have in common?

They are flying off the shelves!

Ok, so the demand for toilet roll was hopefully a moment of madness last year (for some). This year our attention is all on property and it isn't...

We’ve all heard renovation horror stories. Builders disappearing halfway through a job, leaving a homeowner out of pocket and living in a construction site. The messy contractual dispute that winds up in court and ends in tears. Or the new roof...

Looking for something to do this weekend?

The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,600 exceptional private gardens in England and Wales and raises impressive amounts of money for nursing and health charities through...

For an elderly relative, moving on to the next chapter of their lives can be an emotional experience. The need to move home might stem from financial needs, bereavement, health reasons, or the wish to be nearer loved ones. But whatever the...