The Olympus Blog

In this two-minute read, we give you a quick checklist to make sure your project is as pain free as possible.

Got your eye on a property that needs some major TLC? Whether a rental investment or a new home,...

In this three-minute read, we examine the dangers posed by carbon monoxide.

We recently read a statistic about private landlords that left us scratching our heads. A whopping 56% of private renters say they...

In this three-minute read, we give you the lowdown on mortgage fees.

When it comes to finding the best mortgage deal, there’s one question savvy home buyers should ask themselves. And it’s not: “Which...

In this two-minute read, we ask if it’s wise to buy a rental property with a buddy.

Purchasing a buy-to-let property with a friend is an appealing prospect – on paper, at least. But it’s important to...

In this two-minute read, we look at how to select the best estate agent to sell your home.

When it comes to selling a property, it pays to do your research before choosing an agent to manage the sale. Now you...

In this two-minute read, we look at the false economies many landlords are making regarding their rental properties.

Many of us realise doing a bit of DIY can save you money. But it comes with a caveat that you...

The Scottish Government has announced updated proposals for introducing a minimum EPC standard in the private rented sector (PRS).

The Scottish Government has announced updated proposals for introducing a...

In this two-minute read, we look at avoiding regret when it comes to buying or renting a new home.

We’ve all had it – that gnawing sense of buyer’s remorse when we’ve made a purchase.

It could...

In this two-minute read, we look at one of the simplest ways to turbo charge the sale of your home – decluttering.

When it comes to selling a home, there’s a simple way to add thousands of pounds to the...

A two-minute read on what prompts people to sell up and buy elsewhere.

Most people looking to move home fall into one of eight categories. Learn what these categories are so that you can fine-tune your property...