Home and Living
Forget Dumb and Dumber: How to Find a Good Plumber in London
Every once in a while, you might need a plumber for certain odd jobs in the kitchen or bathroom. These are usually mundane jobs like unblocking the sink. In cases like this, you might hire the first plumber you find or even enlist the help of your DIY friend who knows a thing or two…
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The five areas of a Victorian home to eye before you buy
Striking curb-appeal and generous proportions are just two of the reasons why buyers all over the UK seek out Victorian properties for their next investment. Their popularity is also due to their timeless, elegant features (like bay windows and original floorboards) and the fact that they retain their value exceptionally well. The difficulty is that,…
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6 Reasons Why Living in Angel is Simply Heavenly
Angel, Islington can be found on the northern fringes of Central London. It’s relatively close to the main hub of activity, but far enough from the city centre to have its own personality and be free from too many tourists. Positioned on the Northern Line between Old Street and King’s Cross, Angel attracts a blend…
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4 Things to Consider Before Buying a Listed Building
With their buckets of character, prestigious heritage and unusual architecture, it’s not hard to see why listed buildings in the UK are in such high demand. Whether you’ve fallen in love with a Tudor Mansion, Victorian cottage or a one-of a kind creation by a famous architect, here are four essential things to think about…
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10 Check List Items Before Buying a House
Excited about your next – or even your first-home? Then you need a checklist to fall back on when reality kicks in, and you’re nearly there with the most expensive purchase of your life. So here’s a taster of 10 topics you need to assess before you jump in and make that purchase. Take a…
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4 Stylish ideas for practical designer bathroom flooring
Bathroom flooring is not just a question of aesthetics. Of course, whether you’re refitting your family bathroom, master ensuite or downstairs loo, you want the floor too look great and complement the rest of the room scheme, but above all it must be functional. Water is the big factor in any bathroom. Choose the wrong…
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Damp Issues to Look For When Selling/Buying a Property
When you are in the process of selling your home and buying a new one, the list of things to check out and consider can seem endless. This can mean that some of the smaller issues that seem less important, less urgent can slip to the bottom of the list or be forgotten altogether. If…
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How You Can Make Money Using Your Home
With many of us already locked in a seemingly never-ending struggle to reduce our household bills, anything we can do to bring in a little extra income will be welcomed. Our homes have the potential to be decent money earners for most of us, even if we often overlook their potential in this regard. Here…
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What to Look for in Your Student Accommodation
If you are looking to go away to university this September, then you are probably quite excited about the idea of leaving home and sharing your living space with other students. However, your student experience can be quite dependent on how good your living space and the house mates that you have are. If you…
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How To Keep Your Rental Property Secure
Whether you’re a landlord or a letting agent, keeping your property safe and secure should be one of your main priorities. It’s a sad fact that property crime is on the rise right across the United Kingdom, and that can cost you time and money, as well as leading to higher insurance premiums. When it…
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Property owners must take heed of Court of Appeal ruling on Japanese knotweed
Daniel Swimer, Head of the Real Estate Litigation team at London Law firm Joelson, has shared his views on the latest Court of Appeal ruling. Japanese knotweed can prove very costly for landowners and developers. It can cause structural damages to land developments, block drains, grow between slabs of concrete, disrupt brick paving, and overwhelm…
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Real Estate Selling Mistakes You Should Not Make
When it comes to real estate selling there are dozens of mistakes that could be made. Unfortunately, people tend to want to work without real estate agents. This in itself is a mistake. However, others can be mentioned. Below you can take a look at some that are much more common than they should be….
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Property investments for 2018 worth considering
Brexit negotiations are ongoing and seem to have reached a peak point of instability. The ascent of Trump is leaving once-secure trade deals uncertain. As the world teeters on the brink of seeming collapse, is the financial world feeling the pinch? And how does this affect the property market? Perhaps surprisingly, the property market in…
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Steel, aluminium or cast iron – which radiator should you choose?
The domestic radiator market has never been more exciting. No, really. Gone are the days when all radiators looked the same, utilitarian white heat boxes on the walls of your home. These days, not only is there a wealth of interesting shapes and exciting designs available, there’s real a choice of materials too. But which…
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Think like a property developer to add real value to your home
When it comes to residential property, those who have invested in bricks and mortar have every reason to be pleased with their decision. Not only is your property a valuable asset that provides a secure home for you and your family, you can rent it out to generate a steady income stream. Demand for UK…
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