These London creatives furthered their craft with the help of Gumtree
Wednesday 19 June 2019, by The Media TeamAt Gumtree, we’re always surprised at the wonders that our local communities have to offer – on our site you can find everything from top-of-the-range trumpets to vintage cameras to music lessons. So, we set out looking for a storyteller to dig a bit deeper into the spirit of what Gumtree offers their community – and we looked no further …read more
The motherhood’s good: find the items you need just up your street
Monday 29 April 2019, by The Media TeamAt Gumtree, we understand that when you’re expecting, there’s a whole lot to prepare for – often with limited time and money. Cue our community of savvy mums, who’ve listed over 150,000 affordable baby and kids’ items on our site – from doll’s houses to cots. Using our location settings, you can find the perfect …read more
Celebrating Gumtree’s local community winners
Monday 8 April 2019, by The Media TeamHere at Gumtree, we like nothing better than neighbours clubbing together to make their community a better place for all. That’s why we teamed up with Heart FM to give local groups and clubs the chance to win cash for their community. We’re proud to announce that 25 deserving community groups have now received their …read more
How much do you have in common with your neighbours?
Friday 22 March 2019, by The Media TeamOver 80% of people recently said their community was a place where neighbours from different backgrounds get on well together. What’s more, the Gov UK survey found that 73% have a chat with their neighbours at least once a month. Sometimes it can feel like our hectic modern lives get in the way of community …read more
The Neighbourhood’s Good
Wednesday 16 January 2019, by The Media TeamWhen was the last time you really interacted with your neighbours? In the increasingly fast-paced, disillusioned and atomised world we live in – community spirit is dwindling. We live metres apart from people, yet we feel worlds away. Everyday transactions are becoming increasingly impersonal, and the notion of shopping locally is dying out. Here at …read more
Find your Christmas essentials on the Gumtree BHF store
Wednesday 19 December 2018, by The Media TeamChristmas time is a time we focus on being with loved ones, and before the relatives descend from far afield, have you thought about whether your home is ready? The gifts may be wrapped and the food order placed, but have you enough room at your table this year? Extra chairs and dining options are …read more
Read these 5 tips before becoming a landlord
Thursday 13 December 2018, by The Media TeamIf you’re a property owner with room to spare, becoming a landlord for the first time may seem like a straightforward way to make a profit. Like any job, however, it’s not without its set of responsibilities – some protected by law – that should be taken seriously. In order to follow the rules and …read more
Santa Who? Spare a thought for the tireless work of the Christmas host!
Monday 10 December 2018, by The Media TeamWith just two weeks to go until families and friends gather for festive celebrations, it’s time to start thinking about the practical side of the day. From finding extra chairs and glasses to having large enough turkey pans, hosting the big day itself can be full of pitfalls. As more picture-perfect Christmas posts pop up …read more
Announcing our partnership with the British Heart Foundation
Wednesday 5 December 2018, by The Media TeamWe are thrilled to be partnering with The British Heart Foundation (BHF), the largest charity retailer in the UK. As of today, you will be able to find items listed by the charity on the Gumtree website, and what’s more, all money from sales will raise funds for crucial life saving research into heart diseases, stroke, vascular …read more
