You’ve found the house of your dreams – now what?

You’ve survived the stressful and emotional process of house-hunting and have finally found a new place that feels like it could be “home”. You’re ready to make an offer, but what happens next? Making an offer Ideally, during the viewing you will have demonstrated to the estate agent that you’re very interested in buying the…

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Being Duped by Affordable Homes

Don’t be duped by ‘affordable homes’ or it could cost the earth Take a walk around some of our key towns and villages and I bet you will see more than a few mass-volume new home developments. The news is full of stories of first time buyers (FTBs) finding it difficult to get on to…

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Help To Buy – Is it just an excuse to inflate house prices?

There are snippets of good news for those hunting for their first home, those trying to get on to the property ladder, people after a home and not so much an investment. Prices of property are starting to fall in many places in England and especially in and around London, adjusting to the climate, slowing…

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Brexit and The EU Job Market

With negotiations on freedom of labour movement still underway, European and UK citizens remain uncertain about their job prospects and livelihoods. Just between January and March 2018, The 1.25 million EU nationals were working in the UK, which is a 1.2% decline than the previous year. What does Brexit mean for the inter-connected and prosperous…

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Top Carpet Cleaning Secrets – Easy and Money saving!

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We certainly do love carpets here in the UK, many homes throughout the country will be laid with varied patterns and thickness of material to make our rooms that bit more cosy. Progressing from years ago when houses usually had tiles (both ceramic or plastic), good old bare floor boards or even parquet if one…

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A Bargain Buy with a Loo with a Fantastic View in Cornwall

A former public conveniences building is up for auction with Clive Emson, a £15,000 + guide price is set for the smaller sized lot in Penzance, Cornwall. The listing details of the property can be viewed here: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/204/141/#map It’s exact location can be viewed here on Google Maps: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.1020859,-5.5475258,3a,75y,225.8h,80.15t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sE8EP2vTZCO6BmTYJeu4LCQ!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DE8EP2vTZCO6BmTYJeu4LCQ%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D95.520164%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656 A bit of a bargain in store for someone and…

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4 key features to look for when you buy a Spanish holiday home

Investing in Spanish property can be a shrewd move, whether it is for your own holiday use, to generate extra rental income, or to relocate your life to Spain’s warmer climes for good. Brexit notwithstanding, the Spanish property market has always held an attraction for the British, and there’s no reason why this should suddenly…

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Six ways a home tennis court will change your life

Having a tennis court on your own property is a dream for many homeowners. Tennis is a quintessentially British pastime that is ideal for enjoying summer evenings with friends. So the opportunity to have a court of your own sitting just a few steps from your back door can be hugely appealing. But many people…

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Real Estate & ‘Drones’ – Useful Information for Agents

You simply can’t get away from them these days. They’re in the news, usually reported under ‘bad’ news rather than the good they bring, your friend may own one or you may have even bought one yourself. They have a few names dependant upon the aircraft; Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs), UAVs, RPASs, etc. or as the media…

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Staying Safe Over Summer

The summer holidays are in full swing and many of us are enjoying downing tools for a few weeks and enjoying a well-earned break. But before we head off to sunnier climates it is important to ensure your property is safe. To help you stay safe at home this summer we have put together some…

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Landlords, Complete these Seasonal Maintenance Tasks this Summer

Summer has truly been in full swing this year, with record-breaking weather and a heatwave to rival 1976. With such extreme temperatures seen this year so far (who remembers the Beast from the East?), seasonal maintenance is essential for landlords. During this rather parched summer, Just Landlords has highlighted the seasonal maintenance tasks that all…

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What should you do if your domestic oil tank is leaking?

Running your home using a private oil supply can be hugely beneficial. Not only can it be very cost-effective if you plan your purchasing properly, but it gives you greater control over your energy consumption and means that you’re not reliant on the mains network. However, owning and maintaining an oil storage tank is a…

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