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How to Prevent Your Property Sale from Falling Through
A third of all property sales collapse before completion. How can you ensure yours isn’t one of them? Read on to find out. Selling a property isn’t a sprint; it can be a marathon. It takes time to market a home, find the best buyer, agree on a price and…
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Six DIY Tips That Will Save You Money on Your Energy Bills
With winter around the corner, there’s still time to make changes at home to minimise your energy usage and save on your bills. There’s no getting around it: we’ll all be paying more for our energy this winter. But by making a few simple changes at home, you can trim…
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Are You Putting Your Rental Investment at Risk?
There’s a lot to think about when you are a landlord. You’ve got the ever-changing rules around rental property to consider. Then there’s ensuring your property is well maintained and your tenants are happy. Add to that the cost of living crisis, pressures on the economy and political instability, and…
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How to Find a Good Property Lawyer
To prevent your property deal from progressing at a snail’s pace – or falling through altogether – you’ll need a good lawyer. Here’s how to find one. Once you’ve agreed a deal to sell or buy a property, the next step is to instruct a lawyer to handle all the…
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Five Reasons to Eat Chocolate
Once you’ve read these five facts, you won’t feel quite so guilty about indulging in chocolate again. A two-minute read. Humans have enjoyed the delights of chocolate for thousands of years, starting with the Mayans, who drank it as a hot liquid (and even used it in wedding and baptism ceremonies).…
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How to Stop Condensation Becoming a BIG Problem
This two-minute read looks at some simple steps landlords and tenants can take to reduce the risk of condensation causing mould, damp and disputes. What causes condensation? When moist air is cooled by contact with cold surfaces such as walls, windows or mirrors, the moisture condenses into water droplets, AKA:…
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Why Going Cheap is Costing Home Movers Thousands of £££s
The last two years have been hectic for the SE18/SE28 property market. But now, the market is slowing down, and homes are not selling as fast as they once were. It’s also becoming harder to sell a home for a premium price. Add to that the cost of living crisis…
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World Smile Day: Why Grinning is Winning
World Smile Day: Why Grinning is Winning They say the best things in life are free, so here’s a quick and easy way to brighten someone’s day that won’t cost you a penny – but will make you feel good. He may have been known as ‘Cranky Franky’, but crooner…
