Christmas is just days away, and as many of us are buying presents, others are still keen to find their new home.

Did you know that the period of time between Boxing Day and New Year, BREAKS RECORDS with online house-hunting activity? Boxing Day itself, is historically the busiest day of the year for home hunters.

There is something so comforting about snuggling in front of a open fire, the intense heat adding a glow to your cheeks.

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?

There is no doubt that the last two years have been a seller’s dream, with houses selling within hours and multiple offers often happening.

The Energy Saving Trust has described it as a 'worst-case scenario' yet, according to National Grid, there is a possibility that our homes and businesses could be without power for three-hour periods.

We are living in strange times where you don’t really know what the day (or the chancellor) will bring.

The new Prime Minister is now in residence and there is still an air of uncertainty as to what lies ahead.

How much time does it actually take to buy a property? Viewings, mortgages, solicitors - it all takes time.