In this important two-minute read, we look at six ways people in Banbury can look after their mental health and that of their loved ones as we head into winter. In early November, a week after the clocks went back, there was a spike in the UK’s highest levels of acute loneliness during the pandemic,…

In this Wellbeing Wednesday two-minute update, we look at the benefits of exercising and why it could be easier than you think to get moving again. We’ve been through some historically uncertain times this year. But with the recent announcements around the highly promising vaccines to combat Covid-19, brighter times have appeared on the global…

In this three-minute read, we look at the documentation landlords need to meet their legal obligations – and avoid messy disputes. First-time landlords often make the rookie mistake of underestimating the amount of paperwork involved in letting a property. Many assume that once the ink dries on a tenancy agreement, they’ve got the paperwork sorted…

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 this year’s vintage is a time to celebrate and cast aside any superstitions and…

In this two-minute read, we look at five ways to stave off cravings and eat well this winter. Many of us turn to food when we’re bored or stressed, so it’s no wonder that the pandemic has played havoc with so many people’s waistlines. Spending lots of time at home this year, amid ongoing uncertainty,…

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 drama and disruption out of the process. The first step is…

  In this two-minute read, we look at ways people in Banbury can make their mental health a priority during uncertain times. As we head towards what could be a very different Christmas this year, there are many positive things you can do to keep your spirits up and nurture your mental wellbeing. Try following these…

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

Banbury homebuyers and Banbury landlords purchasing residential property have saved £303,140 since the Chancellor reduced stamp duty on 8th July 2020, yet many more Banbury homebuyers could miss out. My analysis of properties sold in Banbury from the Land Registry between the introduction of the stamp duty holiday on 8th July 2020 and 14th August…