The Olympus Blog

We look at what you can do with a spare room to ensure you’re making the most out of it in this two-minute read.

Now’s the time to give your spare room some serious thought about how to make the best use...

In this 2 minute read, we look at the findings of an NHBC report into how homes will change in the future.

Star Trek fans, look away now.
“It’s a home, Jim, but not as we know it.” The...

In this two-minute read, we have a quick look at what you need to consider when becoming a landlord.

Before becoming a landlord, you need to consider how you want to buy your rental property. There’s lots of...

This two-minute read looks at ways to get through January without resorting to a tipple.

If you’re one of the millions of Brits who vowed to stay off the booze this month, hang in there – you’ve only 11...

This three-minute read looks at the issues around selling an empty home.

Most estate agents will tell you that to secure a good property sale, it’s best to market a home fully furnished. But to quote the...

In this two-minute read, we look at the differences between landlords and property investors.

What’s the difference between a landlord and a property investor? Aren’t they the same thing? Does one rent out...

This three-minute read looks at the benefits of cultivating houseplants and how to get started.

Houseplants add colour and freshness to work and living spaces – and deliver a host of health benefits. As this...

In this two-minute read, we share how homeowners thinking of selling can avoid feeling down in the dumps on the year’s most depressing day.

Next Monday is, according to social scientists, the most depressing...

This two-minute read looks at how to trim down your energy bills.

Householders were hit with budget-busting energy price hikes in 2021 – a trend that looks set to continue well into the new year. Here are...

This three-minute read looks at the property-related issues that arise after a relationship breaks down.

A survey of 2,000 Brits found that there’s only one thing more stressful than getting divorced – and...