Tips, stories and updates from Mariella and the team — from real client jobs to seasonal advice on keeping life running smoothly.
Coordinating House Clearances – From Handover to Handback A full house clearance is rarely just about moving furniture out of a property. Behind every clearance we take on, there’s usually a bigger story — a family managing an executry, someone downsizing after decades in the same home, or a loved
Some of the most meaningful work we do at Dickory Dock isn’t really about the task at all — it’s about the person behind it. A few years ago, we were contacted by a solicitor on behalf of an elderly client — a lovely lady who had lived in her
Setting Up Home in Scotland – Supporting Clients Relocating from the US Over the last few years, we’ve noticed a lovely trend: American clients tracing their family roots back to Scotland, and deciding to make the move — not just to visit, but to properly put down roots and set
The Everyday Jobs That Somehow Never Get Done – And Why It’s OK to Ask for Help Not every job we take on is a big, dramatic one. In fact, a huge part of what we do at Dickory Dock is simply this: the small, ordinary tasks that somehow never
Why Regular Empty Property Checks Matter – For Insurance, Holiday Homes, and Homes Between Owners An empty property is a vulnerable one. Whether it’s a family home standing unoccupied while probate is settled, a holiday home sitting quiet between visits, or a property waiting to go on the market, unchecked
It’s a scene we come across more often than you’d think. A home that’s been lived in and loved for decades, gradually filling up with the accumulation of a lifetime – furniture, paperwork, gifts, memories – until one day it simply feels too much to manage. For many older homeowners
