The Tenants’ Top Household Issues

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If you are a landlord, or an estate agent acting on behalf of a property owner, then you probably know all too well about some of the more regular complaints from tenants in the property. For those that privately rent their living space, they do so knowing that any household defects such as wear and…

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Factors That Affect Business Gas Prices

The UK energy market is volatile and affected by many factors. Both residential and business consumers find that this volatility can either be an advantage or a disadvantage. When wholesale prices go up, consumers have to bear the burden of paying more on their energy bills. On the other hand, lower market prices mean that…

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We’ve had plenty of #Gazumping so why not #Gazundering now?

For many years there have been house price increases and with it comes the theme of gazumping and especially for within the world of those highly demanded property and locations… For the buyer it is a nervous waiting period scared that not only a chain collapse could hinder their chances of getting a dream property,…

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Top Tips for Selling Your Home Quickly

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Are you looking to sell your house in a relatively short amount of time? There are plenty of reasons you might want to sell the property quickly, but given the fact that a house stays on the market for an average of 3 months, you may want to do a few things to increase the…

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Choosing Which Type Of House Suits Your Personality Best

Choosing a house has so many factors to the decision, ranging from location, size, neighbourhood, garden space but what type of house suits someone’s personality? How do you know that the property type is right for you in that regard? We’ve seen what householder types exist before but let’s look at some different property types…

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How to Disclose Undeclared Rental Income

For any individual who finds they may have undeclared rental income, it’s imperative to get it paid off as quickly as possible. To prevent tax evasion by residential landlords, HMRC takes time to identify and contact landlords who may owe tax on rental income. As a result, an increasing number of people are coming forward…

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Where should the UK housing market be at its most active in 2019?

It’s no secret that the continuing uncertainty surrounding Brexit has rather dampened the previous buoyancy of the housing market, especially in London. This situation has increased the importance of property professionals maximising their returns by homing in on carefully-selected hotspots. While we don’t have access to a crystal ball, we can tell from an array…

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Rethinking the Way You Sell Online with Replatforming

Home improvement projects have been more popular with property owners. With a seemingly endless resource of how-to guides to be found online and affordable materials aplenty, even the most luxurious of interior design trends can be realised with minimal hassle. It’s no surprise then that the home furnishing and home improvement ecommerce market continues to…

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Working at height: 4 great options for getting to the top

Whether you’re cleaning gutters or wallpapering the stairwell, there are many DIY jobs that can be downright dangerous unless you have the right equipment. Never underestimate safety when it comes to jobs around the house or garden – particularly when you’re working at height. Unlike cats and their nine lives (not to mention their ability…

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The impact of colour on your kitchen makeover

We all know that the kitchen is the heart of the home, but this knowledge doesn’t necessarily make it easier to style the space we now routinely use not just for cooking and dining but for relaxing and socialising too. In terms of product design and interiors themes, there’s never been such a wealth of…

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Common timber concerns when buying or selling property

Whether you’re an experienced real estate agent or have just started on your property investment journey, everyone knows that being able to accurately gauge the value of what you’re buying or selling is important. Whilst market value and recent sales figures are obviously the first step to take, the more challenging aspect of investment is…

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