In this two-minute read, we bring you four news stories to lift your spirits and make you smile. You can’t lose if you snoozeIf you often nod off mid-afternoon, we have good news – a new study suggests napping can sharpen your mind and help ward off dementia. A survey of 2,214 people, published in General Psychiatry, found post-lunch [...]

This article discovers there are levels to lockdown boredom and shares with you the World's most boring museum, film, town, and date. A surprisingly interesting 3-minute read.At Next Step Estates we're an optimistic bunch and see the lockdown as being safe at home rather than stuck indoors.Yes, it can be boring at times, especially when the weather is [...]

In this two-minute read, we look at seven reasons people in #mitcham #sutton #tooting are upping sticks and moving out, on, and upwards.Over the years, we’ve helped lots of people move home successfully.The reasons why people move are varied, but in our experience, they tend to be one of the seven ‘L’s.What are the seven ‘L’s? Fear [...]

Advice for First-Time Landlords 🏡In this three-minute read, we share five top tips if you’re thinking about renting out your property for the first time. Deciding to become a landlord is a big step. It can be both exciting and daunting.  Here at Next Step Estates, we’ve got some tips on what you need to think about when renting out [...]

A Guide for Landlords on the Costs of Letting a Property  In this three-minute read, we outline the costs and expenses landlords encounter when letting a property. To succeed as a landlord, you need to have a realistic idea about the costs you'll encounter when letting out a property. Many people think that being a landlord is child's [...]

 Let’s Hear It For Tooting, Sutton & Mitcham's Good Neighbours This World Kindness Day Today is World Kindness Day, and we couldn’t think of a better chance to show our appreciation for our community’s good neighbours. A 90-second speed read. Friday the 13th is usually viewed with suspicion given its ‘unlucky for some’ label. But [...]

 In this two-minute read, we look at the new rules on eviction enforcement during the latest lockdown.   Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced a ban on bailiffs carrying out eviction enforcement during the lockdown in all but the most serious of cases.   While the courts are continuing to hear eviction cases, under the [...]

Things Sellers and Buyers Should Do Now If They Plan to Move Next Year In this three-minute read, we share our five-point plan for a smooth move in six months’ time. Moving can be stressful ­– some people rate it right up there with divorce in the aggravation stakes – but there are ways you can take the [...]

Some simple, soothing ways to keep your pets calm this firework season.In this two-minute read we look at ten steps you can take to soothe pets through the anxiety-inducing fireworks season.Halloween has been and gone and next up on the calendar is Bonfire Night.Some people enjoy it. Others endure it.One thing is for sure, and [...]

 In this two-minute read, we look at what the announcement on Saturday by Prime Minister Boris Johnson means to home sellers and buyers.On Saturday we received confirmation England will go into lockdown from Thursday, November 5until at least December 2.So, how will this affect people in the process of moving or thinking about selling in AREA?Well, [...]