by Louise Wynne | May 7, 2026 | Home Staging
Wondering how to design a showhome that does more than look good? Start with the buyer, plan how each room will work, and use colour, furniture and styling to show what living there could actually feel like. Then make sure the whole thing supports your sales strategy....
by Louise Wynne | Apr 23, 2026 | Home Staging
The Iran war is pushing up energy costs, mortgage rates and caution in the UK housing market in 2026. Here’s how the Iran conflict is affecting UK buyers and why home staging remains one of the most effective marketing tools for sellers and developers.The macro...
by Louise Wynne | Feb 19, 2026 | Serviced Accommodation & HMO
“Hands off” HMO investment sounds brilliant on the brochure, but if you get the wrong partner, it can quickly become very “hands on” and very expensive. The reality behind “hands off”Recently I’ve been brought into several projects where investors appointed a “source,...
by Louise Wynne | Feb 11, 2026 | Property Development
Some of the best projects start with a conversation. Not a formal pitch, not a cold enquiry, but a genuine chat between people who share the same values.I met Chris and Jo through Blue Bricks Magazine networking events, which I’ve proudly sponsored for several years....
by Louise Wynne | Jan 1, 2026 | Interior Design
Right, let’s get one thing straight before we dive in. The only trend that truly matters is designing for your buyers, tenants, or guests. Full stop.But hear me out, because 2026 is looking rather different. There’s a shift towards design that actually...