by Trisha Doyle, Managing Editor of Exchanged

Welcome to Exchanged, the definitive guide to moving home from RICS.

To help you navigate through Exchanged, we’ve organised the editorial in easy to understand sections. In ‘Finishing business’, you’ll find information on what you need to finalise before you have the keys to your new home. For advice on the more practical elements, ‘Making the move’ contains some helpful hints on things to remember when you’re changing your address as well as expert advice on actually making the big move.

 

Our bumper ‘Interior ideas’ section picks out the top style trends for 2010, as well as practical advice on how to put together each room in your house. Take 5 rooms features five celebrated interior designers explaining what their favourite room is and why, with advice on how to achieve their stunning looks.

It’s not all about interiors, and in ‘Adding value’, we look at your home as an asset, and consider ways to appreciate it – from simple tips and tricks, through to extensions and renovations, with a practical guide to Building Regulations as well as information for any would-be landlords.

Our ‘Green living’ section looks at ways in which you can introduce a more eco-friendly approach into your home, with advice on making your home heating system more efficient through to looking at renewable energy options.

If it’s gardening advice you are after, ‘Outside space’ has an excellent feature on creating the perfect garden for your home. We also consider how to give your house some ‘kerb appeal’ and look at garage conversions as an option for more space.

It’s time to relax in ‘Home life’ where we look at making your house a home, with advice on security, home entertainment systems, and a section on travel getaways if you fancy a break.

We sincerely hope you enjoy Exchanged and wish you the very best in your new home.