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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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How to make your property work harder for you in your retirement
They say it’s never too early to think about retirement planning but what if you haven’t had the foresight to make adequate provisions for your old age, which is now looming large on the horizon? It may not even be your ‘fault’ – sometimes building up a sizeable pension fund from which to draw in…
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4 Tips to make your kitchen your happy place
Is your kitchen stressing you out or does the heart of the home put a smile on your face? The importance of a relaxing kitchen environment shouldn’t be underestimated. According to a recent kitchen survey, we spend an average of 2.8 hours per day in the kitchen – that’s more than any other room in…
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8 Good strategies on how to deal with a nosy neighbour
Have you ever felt uneasy about sitting at home because you knew that your neighbor would inevitably pay an unexpected visit to you? Here you are, looking for a cheap essay writer service or writing the essay yourself, you’re focused and inspired. Just one knock on the door and all of it is gone. Now,…
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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…
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Six 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….
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Things 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,…
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7 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…
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Party 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…
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4 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…
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Listed 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…
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