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Why Compromise is the Key to Buying a New SE18/SE28 Home
Buying a home comes with a lot of dreams, needs and wants, but there’s another consideration, too – budget. Whether you’re taking your first step on the property ladder or moving on to bigger and better things, how can you make every pound count? Maximising your budget might seem impossible;…
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Why Being Kind on Social Media is More Important Than Ever
Over the years, social media has become a major part of our daily lives. We post status updates, like pics, create videos and reels, learn hacks to clean or decorate our homes… the list is endless. Unfortunately, as social media has grown, so has the number of trolls and keyboard…
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Why Landlords Can’t Afford to Get Lazy during a Recession
Recessions hit everyone right where it hurts: in the pocket. Everyone feels the pinch as prices rise and the cost of living spirals. Homeowners face the prospect of higher mortgage rates and rising bills. But what about landlords? Are they the Teflon of a credit crunch? According to finance experts…
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The Good Sense Guide to Wowing Buyers
Homebuyers are heavily influenced by what they see, smell and hear, so here’s a guide to ensuring your property appeals to their senses. Did you know that when it comes to impressing a buyer, you have just half a minute to knock their socks off? Yes, you read that right.…
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How to Keep SE18/SE28 Pets Safe on Bonfire Night
Remember, remember the 5th of November… when the sky lights up, the bangs and booms of fireworks disturb your TV time, and your poor pets are driven to distraction by noise and flashing lights. Yes folks, it’s Bonfire Night and whilst we all enjoy oohing and ahhing at pretty fireworks,…
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Three Nightmarish Buy-to-Let Scenarios and How to Avoid Them
You’ll see plenty of ghosts and ghouls trick-or-treating tonight, but here are three frightening scenarios that haunt landlords all year round. Being a landlord can sometimes be unpredictable – but the experience is much less scary if you have a good letting agent on your side. Read on to find…
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Keep Calm and Carry On: Dealing with Property Chain Uncertainty
The economic events of recent months have prompted plenty of to-ing and fro-ing in the housing market. While some buyers and sellers in SE18/SE28 have paused to consider their situations, others have put their foot on the gas to get deals swiftly across the line. While this flurry of activity may be…
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How to Spot a Fake Landlord and Avoid Getting Scammed
Don’t let fraudsters swindle you out of your hard-earned money. Read on to discover what the ‘fake landlord’ scam is and how to protect yourself. The fake landlord ruse has been around for years, but current market conditions mean that some renters are particularly vulnerable to this con right now.…
