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Londoners paying property premiums of £245 per square metre to live near green space
With the lighter evenings and summer on the way, independent London estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has looked at the cost of property when considering green space across the capital and which borough offers the best bang for your buck where both property prices and plenty of green space are concerned. On average across London’s…
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The leasehold property system in England and Wales
There has been increasing concern about the leasehold property system in the UK in recent years, largely because as the years on leases run down, leaseholders find themselves trapped in properties they are unable to sell. Statistics released by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government in October 2018 estimate there were 4.3 million…
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Multi Million pound mansions abandoned in London?
As you do, or maybe it is just a severe habit I have, I spend a fair bit of time browsing on Youtube and seem to go from one topic to another, mostly what videos are suggested for me are usually up my street as such to include one recent upload regarding ‘Billionaires Row BRITAINS…
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Is it possible to predict and prevent property disasters?
Analysis of 10 years of property insurance claims suggests yes. New research, looking at property insurance claims over 10 years, shows escape of water as number one claim, accounting for 34% of total claims The report has identified a link between incidents for escape of water and location of the London’s Victorian water mains Claims…
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Legionnaires’ Disease Prevention: 10 things you need to know
Are you aware of the risk of Legionnaires’ disease in your building? This article from business utilities consultant Smarter Business highlights 10 things you need to know about the bacteria. Legionnaires’ disease prevention should be on the radar for any school, nursing home, healthcare institute, hotel or other large building. The disease may not be as…
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How pets can help you to de-stress at home
Dogs are hands down the most popular pets in the whole country. With good reason too. These fluffy companions are available in so many breeds, and have so many different personalities that there’s really something for everyone. Added to this, dogs are emerging as a sort of mental health silver bullet, with new research coming…
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The Tenants’ Top Household Issues
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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Top Tips for Selling Your Home Quickly
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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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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Changes You Will Need To Make To Your Home When Taking On A Lodger
If you have a spare room that’s lying dormant then one way of making use of it would be to rent it out or take on a lodger, this earns you a bit of spare cash for not doing very much at all. This quick guide will go through what you’ll need to consider in…
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The Best Day to Sell Your Home to Beat the Brexit Blue Revealed
Research by for sale by owner platform, www.OkayLah.co.uk, has highlighted that this weekend is the best day to list your home for sale for the best chance of beating the Brexit blues and finding a buyer. OkayLah.co.uk found that while the highest number of property transactions complete during the month of August, the best day…
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Half of homeowners feel they made costly mistakes when buying their first house
Half (50%) of homeowners felt they made costly mistakes when buying their first home 10% of homeowners made the mistake of using all of their savings to fund the deposit on their first home Only 12% looked into their options on a price comparison website when taking out a mortgage 12 March 2019 –…
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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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