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Selling Your Home in Arsenal

 

Five Simple Steps to a Stress-Free Sale Putting your property on the market can be a daunting task. A methodical approach is key to a successful sale. Moving house is one of the most exciting experiences in life. But it can also be among the most stressful. In fact, when the latest iteration of the…

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Getting your roof ready for winter – what you need to do now

 

If you are currently preparing a property to be sold or let, it is strongly in your interest to check that the roof is sufficiently resilient to withstand the elements. That’s because we can expect the weather to worsen with the approaching winter – and that roof could buckle if it is inadequately maintained. If…

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Six smart technologies making your home safer

 

It is increasingly common to find smart technologies in the home. This is in no small part due to the fact that they are making our properties safer and more secure. Here we look at six fantastic technologies that could make a difference to the security and safety of your home. Connected smoke alarms Fires…

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How to prepare and stage your home for a future sale

 

If you are like most homeowners looking to put their house up on the market, it goes without saying that you are hoping to sell your home as quickly as possible and get your desired asking price. A whopping 62% of property professionals cited that home staging has a great effect on a buyers’ view…

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What to look for when choosing a smart lock

 

As more and more smart products flood the home security market, homeowners are increasingly looking towards smart security to protect their homes. The smart lock market for example, was valued at $423 million in 2017 and is expected to be worth a mammoth $24.20 billion by 2024. Allowing you to open and close your door…

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Should I Plumb Distilled Water throughout My House?

 

If you are reading this, you are probably already convinced about the benefits of drinking distilled water — you may even already have a home water distiller. But you might be asking yourself if you’d better benefit from plumbing distilled water throughout your home. While this may seem like a good idea, it is not…

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Why UK holiday cottages make attractive property investments

 

Are you considering investing in property? With the buy-to-let market no longer being the money maker it once was, thanks to the combination of a slowdown in the housing market, new taxes on rental revenue, stamp duty for second homes and stricter mortgage lending requirements, private landlords and residential property investors are now looking for…

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Stamp Duty Land Tax Surcharge (SDLT) for second homes: Can my main home be affected?

 

The law on Stamp Duty changed back in April 2016. Now, if you are buying a property in addition to your home, you’ll be paying an extra 3% SDLT over and above the normal rate. The rate will apply to anyone purchasing an additional residential property worth at least £40,000 and includes buy-to-let investment property…

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What Price Party Politics on UK Property Prices?

 

It seems some years ago now that the country had a government in charge with clear values. A party that did not change it’s policies or position on a day to day basis, one that took democracy seriously, one that respected the values of the country and one who had a leader, the Prime Minister,…

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Six tips for maintaining natural stone flooring

 

Natural stone flooring is a stunning feature that is becoming more and more popular among homeowners. But to get as much as possible out of your stone flooring it is important to care for and maintain the surface. If you are new to stone floors – either because you have just had them installed, or…

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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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The best Key safe solution for AirBNB Property

 

“So, where have you left the spare set of keys just in case we have to pop round to check something?” “They are under the larger flower pot next to the front door… ”  Sounds familiar? Security is of upmost importance these days especially where we now frequently let out property on short term lets and require an easy…

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Just how smart is your door bell – 5 great solutions on the market:

 

So, just how smart is your door bell? It is not something that many of us are greatly concerned about and many of us in deed do not have a door bell at home and instead rely upon the gold old firm knock on the door or flipping of the letter box to grab the…

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Top Carpet Cleaning Secrets – Easy and Money saving!

 

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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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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