The Olympus Blog

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...

This two-minute read explains the benefits of having a letting agent on duty over the festive season.

Being a landlord is not a nine-to-five job. You can’t just switch on your out-of-office and mute your...

In this two-minute read, we give you our best ideas for unloading your unwanted socks/smellies/toys/slippers (delete as appropriate).

Now we’ve all eaten our weight in turkey, pulled some crackers, and...

In this two-minute read, we look at what are the most popular New Year’s resolutions and, more importantly, how to stick to the ones you make.

According to data analytics firm YouGov, at the end of 2020,...