Posts by EAN Content
Why do families move to Chelmsford?
In the wider world, Essex gets a bit of a bad reputation. Between the white-stilettoed stereotypes of yesteryear and the cosmetically-enhanced cast of TOWIE, there is a very particular kind of imagery that flickers through the average mind when Essex is brought up. What this masks, however, is how picturesque and pleasant living in Essex…
Read MorePlacing Your Customer’s Interests First
Why does your ebook store exist? If your answer to that question is any reason other than providing a convenient means for your customers to find the exact books they will like and purchase them, you’re probably guilty of not placing your customers interests first. Yes, a by-product of running your store is the income…
Read MoreWho Is Responsible for damp in Rental Properties – Tenant or Landlord?
Damp is one of those problems that affect many buildings around the country. No one wants to deal with it but if you are the property owner, you have little choice, especially if you are also a landlord because then the matter can get a little more complex. So, who is responsible for damp in rental properties?
Read MoreSix Steps to Starting Your Self-Build
Fed up with the property market, or just inspired by the go-getters on TV, taking their future into their own hands? Whatever your reasons for wanting to build your own home, the hardest part can be knowing where to start. Read on for the six key steps for getting the property of your dreams underway.…
Read MoreProposed changes to dividend tax could impact limited company buy to lets
Proposals from the Office for Tax Simplification (OTS) could increase the amount of dividend tax paid by landlords who operate their buy to let property businesses in limited companies. Andrew Turner, chief executive at specialist broker Commercial Trust Limited, looks at how these suggested changes might affect some buy to let landlords. In recommendations that…
Read MoreMy Top 10 reasons to sell your property at auction
Selling your property by auction can be quick, simple and chain free. Once the hammer falls, your property is sold. With the whole process taking around 6 weeks, take a look at my top 10 motivations to sell at auction: Speed: Selling at auction is generally a much quicker option than selling your property on…
Read MoreSourcing buy to let loans on higher value property
If you are looking for a buy to let mortgage on a high value property, the challenge of securing finance can be tough. A specialist broker could make a big difference in sourcing the size of loan you need at a competitive rate. On bigger loans, personal financial circumstances are scrutinised in much closer detail.…
Read MoreThings To Consider With Double Beds
Double beds are designed for two people. You’ll usually find them in the homes of couples, because they help to create an air of intimacy and closeness. However, there’s a few things that you need to consider when it comes to getting a double bed for you and your partner. These aren’t necessarily bad things,…
Read MoreTips and Tricks When Choosing a Name for Your Business
Congratulations! You have developed an eye-catching product and you have recently hired a handful of expert salespeople. Your website is nearly complete and you plan to be up and running within a few months. Unfortunately, one glaring problem represents the elephant in the room. You have not yet been able to decide upon a name…
Read More7 classic kitchen design mistakes and how not to make them
Do you really need a professional kitchen designer to help you reconfigure the most important room in your home? Many people think they can save time and money by making their own design decisions, preferring to spend the extra budget on premium worktops or appliances. And sometimes, not consulting an expert can work out very…
Read MoreParty Walls: The 7 Questions You Really Want to Ask, Answered
The sheer volume of high-density housing across the UK means that almost every homeowner can expect to experience a party wall issue at some point. Fortunately, the Party Wall etc. Act was introduced in 1996 to protect the rights of building owners and their adjoining neighbours, so that shared boundaries can be modified and built-on…
Read More4 Good reasons to restore, not replace, your original sash windows
Do you own a beautiful period property, complete with original timber sash windows? And have they seen better days? Wooden sashes may be an architectural feature of many old buildings, but they do require maintenance to keep them looking their best. If yours are showing signs of age, are damaged or simply don’t work, you…
Read MoreListed Buildings: Five common issues you should know about before you buy
With their unique charm and character, it’s no wonder that so many people dream of owning one of Britain’s 376,000 listed buildings. Noted for having particular historic value to the local, regional or national landscape, the National Heritage list of protected buildings includes everything from quaint, rural cottages to sweeping country estates and everything in…
Read MoreA Question of Property: Andy Soloman, CEO and Founder of Yomdel
Andy is the Founder and CEO of Yomdel, the UK’s only multiple award-winning provider of 24/7 managed live chat services. His business now supports around 2,000 estate agents and numerous businesses in other sectors. Yomdel is recognised as one of Britain’s fastest growing property industry suppliers. As an entrepreneur, I have always been passionate…
Read MoreDemand for The Property Ombudsman (TPO) services continues to rise
The Property Ombudsman (TPO) has today released its 2017 annual report. Property Ombudsman Katrine Sporle confirms the number of complaints received rose by 3% to 3,658. TPO made financial awards to consumers in 2,408 instances which totalled £1.36 million, an increase of 11% on the previous year. The report reveals the top causes of sales…
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