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    Renter’s Reform Bill update: what happens next?

    Renter’s Reform Bill update: what happens next?

    Published over 2 years ago

    May was the month when the Renter’s Reform Bill was introduced to Parliament. The Government has a deadline to keep as it wants the contents to become law before the next general election, which has to happen by 28thJanuary 2025.

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    What is Japandi? And will it help sell my house?

    What is Japandi? And will it help sell my house?

    Published over 2 years ago

    It’s time to come clean – we have a weakness for design trends. We’ve tried hygge, cottagecore and colour drenching but we have really fallen in love with one current interior fashion and that’s Japandi. The best bit? This design style might just help you sell your home.

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    Raising the rent: why, when and how explained

    Raising the rent: why, when and how explained

    Published over 2 years ago

    Life has got more expensive for the majority of us and a review of finances is frequently needed to ensure we’re balancing the books. This is especially true for landlords who, for the first time in many years, will find mortgage rates have doubled since they last looked at home loans.

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    Latest: May property market report

    Latest: May property market report

    Published over 2 years ago

    With a third of the year complete, it’s a good time to appraise the property market. If your primary concern is the direction of house prices, Rightmove can shed light. It found the average house price in Great Britain had climbed 0.2% in April to £366,247.

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    Elevate your home’s appeal with plants

    Elevate your home’s appeal with plants

    Published over 2 years ago

    From cut flowers in vases and glossy-leaved houseplants to overflowing patio pots and on-trend terrariums, a healthy dash of flora and fauna will add extra appeal when it comes to selling your home. Here are three areas to focus on:-

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    How to personalise your rental property

    How to personalise your rental property

    Published over 2 years ago

    Making a ‘house a home’ is a saying that applies to everyone, including tenants, but there is often confusion over what a renter can do to a property in terms of DIY and decorating. In this blog, we explain how a tenancy agreement will provide clarity, and we’ll suggest a number of ways to personalise a rental property without making permanent changes.

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    Q&A special: are surveys for sellers as well as buyers?

    Q&A special: are surveys for sellers as well as buyers?

    Published over 2 years ago

    Sellers? Commission a survey? It’s not as silly as it sounds. Issues identified in a buyer’s survey are some of the most common reasons why a sale collapses, asking prices are negotiated downwards and delays occur. Sometimes it pays to be forewarned and sellers can do this by ordering their own surveys. Here are some helpful Q&As for those concerned about the condition of their property or who want to avoid the unexpected.

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    Latest: April property market report

    Latest: April property market report

    Published over 2 years ago

    Spring is traditionally a peak season for sales and we’re beginning to see the first ‘green shoots’ of activity. The statistics come from Rightmove, whose March House Price Index reflects data across England, Scotland and Wales. The trend is for asking prices to increase.

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    Kitchen tweaks to add value and appeal

    Kitchen tweaks to add value and appeal

    Published over 2 years ago

    Often described as the heart of the home, the style, quality and size of a kitchen can be a pivotal deal-breaker among purchasers. In fact, another recent survey completed by more than 1,000 homebuyers found the kitchen was the number one downstairs space buyers wanted to see.

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    Seller’s fees outlined and explained

    Seller’s fees outlined and explained

    Published over 2 years ago

    Have you ever watched Homes Under The Hammer – the TV show that follows the fortunes of people who buy property and usually make a profit from it? Recently, there was one outcome so good that it made the online edition of a national newspaper.

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    The DIY trap that may devalue your home

    The DIY trap that may devalue your home

    Published over 2 years ago

    When you invite people into your home – whether that’s someone coming to take marketing photographs, prospective buyers or even a surveyor – all eyes will be on the condition and décor.

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    Latest: March property market report

    Latest: March property market report

    Published over 2 years ago

    Nationwide’s latest House Price Index showed that after three years of rising values, stability has been restored. With a market returning to more ‘normal’ territory, expectations need adjusting, as a new report from Zoopla revealed.

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