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    Material Possessions: Future-Proofing Homes

    Investing financially in your very own home will likely be the biggest purchase of your lifetime. You may well spend decades living there with your family if it ticks the boxes of your specific needs, but what could the ongoing effects of climate change mean for your home purchase or sale in the years to …

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      How to Make the Perfect Home Office

      It has been a little over two weeks since the UK government enforced a nationwide lockdown.  How are we all doing?  There are no rules for how one should handle a prolonged period of staying indoors. Some will take it in their stride, while others might feel like it’s all a bit too much to …

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        What’s the best time of year to sell my house?

        Ahh, the age-old question about the best time of year to sell your home. The query itself is debated back and forth and studied and examined by great scholars of the property world such as the likes of Foxtrot Tonningtons, Sir Knighty Franklin, and that Kinleigh Folk fella.  Yet no one seems to be able …

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          How to Enjoy the Ultimate Summer Staycation

          Summer is well and truly here, but with the Government advising against all but essential travel, perhaps a staycation is the best type of holiday for 2020. Coronavirus and lockdown have kept us all inside for the last few months. But with our top tips, there’s no reason to leave the comforts of your humble …

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            Reasons Why Your House Is Not Selling

            After much deliberation, you decide that now is the time to take action. No more ‘umming and arring’. You’re finally going to do it – you’re going to sell your home. Sure, selling your humble abode is a big decision, but it’s time for pastures new.  An agent is instructed, and your home is officially …

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              Giving The Front Of Your House A Facelift

              When selling your property even the front of your house has to cater to what the property market wants. Potential buyers will make snap judgements on how they feel about the house just from seeing the outside, so you need to make sure that it is in top condition. This guide will provide you with …

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                The Art of Downsizing? The Pros and Cons of Moving to a Smaller Home

                Downsizing is when you move into a home smaller than your current property. The reasons why people decide to downsize vary, from reducing expenses to no longer needing the extra space after your children have left home – there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach.  But should you downsize? That is the all-important question, and a 2017 …

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                  Moving Your Utilities and Entertainment Supplier 

                  Utilities and Entertainment  Moving your utilities and entertainment supplier can be the last thing on your mind when selling your house, but can be a potential thorn in your side if not given enough prior consideration. Luckily these days it is not too much of an inconvenience and organising the switch over early is key …

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                    Why A Tidy Garden Might Just Speed Up Your Sale

                    All too often we spend so much time sprucing up the inside of our house for a viewing that we forget about the garden, especially if the weather is a little inclement. This can have a huge impact on how quickly your home sells. Buyers want the full package, and the garden plays a big …

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                      How to increase the value of your home

                      Before going on the market with your property, there are a number of simple (and affordable) tips that can improve the appearance of your home, and likely increase the asking price. Which is a win-win for everyone, but especially you.  Let us walk you through a few ideas that can help upgrade your home before …


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