Home and Living

How much Value does a Tree add to your Home?

 

For those of us lucky to have a garden(s) or even a large parcel of land with our property then what it contains can have a big effect on the overall value. Outside of what we can build, mature plants, especially trees, can offer a big persuasion with potential buyers and increase value of real…

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Christopher Walkey

What Matters Most To Students When Choosing Their Accommodation?

 

It’s a big deal to move away from home and live on your own at college. It’s a big change, and as scary as it is, it’s also exciting and fun. One of the most important decisions you’ll have to make before you start your course is where to live. So how do you decide…

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What you need Planning Permission for ‘Inside your Property’

 

We might be aware that we are likely to require planning permission when we construct things ‘outside’ or adding ‘size’ to our property such as extensions or outbuildings, but what about working on things inside our four walls that are not going to be seen unless you walk in through the front door? Surely we…

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Christopher Walkey

Questions you should ask when viewing property

 

You may have spotted what could be that perfect home on Rightmove or Zoopla, maybe you drove past a for sale sign in your perfect location or possibly that feature full page property advertisement in the local newspaper grabbed your attention – It is now time to take things beyond virtual and move in to…

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Christopher Walkey

Damaged timber from Dry Rot

What to do if you have Dry Rot

 

Something nasty that you really do not want to be seeing in your home is Dry Rot. It is quite a serious issue and it is vital that when you suspect you have it, 100% certain or not, that you call in the specialists. There might be advisory instruction videos or articles online as to…

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Christopher Walkey

Tips to Bring You Luck When Selling Your Home

 

Have you ever been in that situation when your property is just simply not selling? Maybe property have come on the market locally in between you listing yours and have sold instantly even if the same style and price as your own. I remember once having a property and we had exactly the same exasperating…

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Christopher Walkey

The Patron Saint of Real Estate: Saint Joseph

 

Yes there is a patron saint of real estate, this is not simply a clickbait title! Whilst I was researching practises people use to attract good luck when selling I stumbled across a few examples being the usage of a Saint Joseph statue, the Patron Saint of Real Estate. I quickly popped over to Amazon…

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Christopher Walkey

4 Ways to Keep Up to Date With Your Home Maintenance Tasks

 

Keeping up with your home maintenance tasks is important to avoid costly repairs down the road. Unfortunately, many homeowners don’t have the time or knowledge to do everything themselves. That’s why it’s crucial to find ways to keep up to date on your home maintenance tasks. In this blog post, we will discuss four ways…

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4 Renovation Updates to Save You Money in the Bathroom

 

The bathroom is one of the essential rooms in a home. Not only is it a place where you can get ready for the day, but it’s also a place where you can relax and unwind. That’s why it’s important to ensure your bathroom is updated and in good condition. This blog has got you…

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Christopher Walkey

Could you be Breaking these Garden(ing) Laws?

 

Us Brits are known for our fondness of gardening. From immaculate lawns to plump tomatoes on the vegetable plot, we tend to spend a fair few hours each year taking on the tasks our gardens demand of us – the average UK gardener will spend around 114 hours (per year) on gardening chores. We are…

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Christopher Walkey

Where to Hide Cash at Home

 

I’m sure that many of us will have at least a few spare notes of cash at home that either rest in our purses / wallets or in a draw somewhere. Though governments globally would seem to have an agenda to go cashless, we still rely heavily on notes and coins from paying at garage…

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Christopher Walkey

Common Garden Pests and How to Control them

 

Everyone admires and enjoys a well kept garden and we are all quite aware that those picturesque and landscaped front and / or back gardens can be quite costly to achieve both in finance and time / effort. Gardens are there, for those fortunate enough to have them, so to enjoy as part of our…

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Christopher Walkey

Home Staging Like A Pro In 2022

 

If you are looking to sell your property in 2022, there is a lot that needs to be considered. You are going to be competing against many other homes, and so you need to do everything in your power to stand out from the crowd. This includes ensuring your home looks amazing and that it…

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When Colours and Patterns Clash

 

Depending on the look and feel you desire for your home, be it harmonised and blending to eye catching and featured, we mostly try and follow set rules when it comes to the colours we use along with patterns. We must consider room sizes, natural light, type of room and mood / theme that we…

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Christopher Walkey

Could you live in a Haunted House?

 

I’m sure that most of us, at one time or another, have had the feeling that we are not alone at home!  Maybe you are someone, like myself, that those little noises at night causes you to pull the bed covers over your head. You’ve spent the evening watching that ghostly horror movie, your senses…

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Christopher Walkey