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Japandi Styling for Property Sales: The 46% Solution
Recent research shows 46% of buyers prefer this aesthetic. Japandi styling for property sales; blending Japanese minimalism with Scandinavian warmth has become the dominant design trend for sellers. If you're staging a property in 2026, understanding Japandi styling for property sales isn't optional. It's strategic advantage. This article explains what Japandi is, why 46% of buyers find it compelling, and how to implement it with intention.

Leah Chance
4 days ago12 min read


The #1 Top Rightmove Search Keyword in 2025 Isn't What You'd Expect
This article explains precisely why garages rank first in buyer searches, what this reveals about modern buyer psychology, and how to stage yours to maximize appeal and convert search interest into actual viewings and offers.
naomichance
Jan 19 min read


Mansion Tax 2028: Why High-Value London Sellers Must Act Now (And How Staging Protects Value)
This article explains precisely what the mansion tax is, how it will affect high-value property sales in London, what timeline pressures emerge, and most importantly, why professional staging and strategic presentation become even more critical for premium properties.
The bottom line: Act now. Prepare strategically. Protect your property's value.

Leah Chance
Dec 26, 20258 min read


Why Boxing Day Bounce Beats Boxing Day Sales
Boxing Day Bounce 2026 is unprecedented. Months of postponed moving decisions collide with improved mortgage affordability (now 4.33% fixed) and resolved Budget uncertainty. Result: pent-up demand peaks January through March. Rightmove's research shows March is busiest month for viewings, but surge begins Boxing Day. For sellers, the strategy is clear: prepare now, list January 2-15 to capture peak momentum. Properties priced realistically will face multiple enquiries. Profes
naomichance
Dec 22, 20258 min read


The Ultimate Home Sellers Checklist 2026
Selling your property in 2026 requires systematic preparation, regional awareness, and realistic expectations. This comprehensive home seller's checklist 2026 covers the essential elements ensuring your property achieves optimal positioning, attracts qualified buyers, and sells within reasonable timelines at competitive prices.
naomichance
Dec 8, 202514 min read


Property Market Predictions 2026: What London Sellers Should Know
Property market predictions 2026 show cautious growth ahead for London sellers. Price growth is expected in the 2-5% range nationally, with London forecast to see 3-5% appreciation in prime areas. However, this isn't a seller's market; it's balanced, which means preparation and presentation matter enormously.

Leah Chance
Dec 1, 20257 min read


Home Staging Trends in 2026
At Featherington Interiors, we are actively evolving our London home staging services and regional expertise to align with emerging home staging trends 2026.
If you are preparing a property for sale, understanding these trends means faster sales and better pricing in today's competitive market.

Leah Chance
Nov 24, 20257 min read


How Can Professional Furnishing Accelerate Development Sales?
Property development timelines are unforgiving. You have carried construction costs, secured investor funding, and navigated local authority approvals. Now your development is complete, but the clock is still running. Every week a completed property sits unfurnished and unlet is a week your development is not generating investor returns.
This is where professional furnishing solutions become a critical project completion tool for developers.
naomichance
Nov 17, 20256 min read


How Can Estate Agents Accelerate Lettings
When a property lands on your books, every day vacant costs your client money. Whether you're managing a portfolio of residential lets across London or working with landlords seeking quick turnovers, the speed at which you can present a property directly impacts your reputation and your client's return on investment.
This is where professional furnishing solutions transform your letting cycle.
naomichance
Nov 12, 20254 min read


Top Mistakes When Selling a House in London
Avoid costly mistakes when selling a house in London. Seven critical errors; overpricing, poor presentation, amateur photography, wrong agent choice, occupied viewings, bad timing, neglected kerb appeal - cost sellers thousands. Professional staging prevents these mistakes whilst maximising sale prices. [Read guide]

Leah Chance
Oct 27, 20259 min read


5 Ways to Make a Small London Flat Look Bigger Before You Sell
Make small London flats feel spacious before selling. Five staging strategies deliver 8-12% value increase: strategic mirrors, floating furniture, layered lighting, vertical emphasis, cohesive neutrals. Transform Clapham, Islington & Shoreditch compact flats into desirable sales. [Read guide]

Leah Chance
Oct 20, 20259 min read


House-Buying Reform and Property Staging
The binding contract psychology: Buyers who cannot renegotiate after commitment need strong emotional reassurance. Without staging, they focus on disclosed problems and walk away. With strategic staging, they think "Survey shows honest condition + staging shows this property is still beautiful and worth it."
naomichance
Oct 6, 20255 min read


November 2025 Budget Impact on Property Staging
On 26 November 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver a Budget that could fundamentally reshape the UK property market. With speculation around stamp duty abolition, capital gains tax on main residences, and higher landlord taxes, understanding the November 2025 Budget impact on property staging has become critical.

Leah Chance
Oct 2, 20255 min read


Property Staging: People Also Ask
When it comes to property staging, homeowners and sellers have countless questions about this powerful sales tool. As professional staging specialists at Featherington Interiors, we regularly hear the same queries from clients across the UK. This comprehensive guide answers the most frequently asked property staging questions, providing you with the expert insights needed to make informed decisions about your property presentation.
naomichance
Sep 15, 20259 min read


House price growth slows with property tax uncertainty | September 2025
With annual house price growth slowing to just 2.1% in August 2025 and the government considering major stamp duty reforms, property owners are facing a fundamentally different market landscape. The government's discussions about abolishing stamp duty, introducing National Insurance levies for landlords, and replacing council tax with national property tax are creating both uncertainty and opportunity in the staging sector.
naomichance
Sep 1, 20257 min read


London Home Staging Trends for 2025: What's In and What's Out
The home staging landscape evolves with broader interior design trends and shifting buyer preferences. This forward-looking guide highlights the emerging staging trends in London for 2025 and which outdated approaches should be avoided.
naomichance
Aug 4, 20255 min read


Co-ownership London Staging
The BBC's recent report about friends buying property together highlights a trend reshaping London's market: co-ownership London staging. As joint home purchases increase, properties need specialized presentation for multiple adult buyers. Co-ownership London staging focuses on equal adult spaces, flexible communal areas, and privacy solutions for friends, siblings, or multi-generational co-buying groups. Expert stager Leah Chance reveals how this revolutionary approach helps

Leah Chance
Jul 30, 20257 min read


How to Sell Your London Property Fast in a Competitive Market
London's property market has become increasingly challenging, with supply outweighing demand and buyers having unprecedented choice. Property staging expert Leah Chance from Featherington Interiors reveals the insider strategies that help London properties sell faster and for better prices. Drawing on a decade of experience staging properties from Clapham to Canary Wharf, this comprehensive guide covers everything from strategic pricing & professional staging to timing your s

Leah Chance
Jul 26, 20256 min read


UK House Prices Drop - What Role Does Home Staging Have?
As UK house prices experience their biggest July drop in over 20 years, property staging expert Leah Chance from Featherington Interiors examines why professional home staging has become essential rather than optional. With London seeing the steepest regional price falls and buyers enjoying unprecedented choice, discover how strategic staging is helping properties achieve faster sales and better prices in today's challenging market.

Leah Chance
Jul 24, 20257 min read


The Impact of Interest Rate Changes on Property Staging July 2025
Understanding the impact of interest rate changes on property staging is crucial for making informed decisions in today's selective buyer market. Whether you're in high-competition areas like London or balanced markets in Northern England, professional staging provides the competitive edge that transforms browsers into buyers.
naomichance
Jul 19, 20258 min read
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