The Olympus Blog

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...

In this two-minute read, we look at the basics of building your portfolio and how to try and make your investment a sound one.

Building a property portfolio might sound like a great way to build an additional...

This three-minute read looks at a few of the (many) things to keep in mind if you’re thinking of moving to Spain.

The lure of a place in the sun has long appealed to people from the UK. After the Covid-19...

September 2021 market update and highlights

This month’s UK House Price Index has been released and indicates annual house price growth across the UK at 6.1%, pushing the average price of a home to £235,000....

In this two-minute read, we analyse what the most popular home improvement trends tell us about the market.

The pandemic didn’t just trigger an exodus of city slickers moving to the country, it also...

In this two-minute read, we ask some questions you should think about before renting out your property in Scotland.

Once the last lick of paint has been applied and the carpets have been laid, it’s time to...