For most married couples, the house is the largest asset that they own. Once divorced, they will need to separate this between them, which is often quite an emotional time for both parties to come to a decision. There are a number of different financial considerations to make when selling a home during a divorce, […]
For the vast majority of people in the UK, their property is their largest asset. But, unfortunately, Japanese knotweed can have a serious impact on a property’s value and can deter potential buyers from purchasing a home. This is still the case even if the knotweed has been successfully treated, making homes particularly difficult to […]
The rise of smart home technology has been nothing short of phenomenal. In fact, recent findings from ‘Smart Home Week’, found that 43% of Brits now own at least one smart product in their home. When it comes to awareness and understanding, 49% of UK consumers are familiar with the features and benefits of smart […]
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As individuals have become more conscious about the environment and how they are personally impacting it through their daily actions, the drive to live an eco-friendly life has become a fascination for many. Despite this, many have falsely believed they must splash out on solar panels and temperature-regulating walls to make their home eco-friendly. In […]
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Those looking for a happier life should move to a home in the big city. At least, that’s the theory realised by Dr Jeanettte Bicknell, from York University in Toronto. Bicknell claims the fast-paced life of bustling areas – such as London or New York – drives a feeling of contentment among residents. Bicknell goes on […]
For many people, the kitchen has become the central hub of their property. It’s a space which they not only use for cooking but also eating, working, socialising, watching TV and doing homework. In fact, research by Lloyds Bank shows that Brits nowadays spend an average of 1 hour and 36 minutes in the kitchen […]
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Having put your property on the market for sale or rental for some time and not gaining a sufficient amount of interest, you are naturally in a state of carefully contemplating why this may be the case. Whilst you may attribute it to the size of the rooms, quality of furnishing or accessibility to local […]
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Per, The Self-Storage Association UK Annual Industry Report (2017) just 1% of the UK population currently use self-storage facilities and a further 5% are considering it as an option. However, this has not spoiled the demand in Europe; which now holds 3,104 self-storage facilities, totalling more than 90 million sq. ft. of space. The industry […]
January always seems much colder and blue, with the excitement of Christmas and New Year’s festivities masking the reality of Winter. Without the lights and carols disguising the bitter weather, nothing feels nicer than coming back to a warm, well-lit warm home. However, a well-lit home could also translate to something else not so inviting- […]
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Christmas is a time for celebration but it is also a time to take extra precautionary measures. According to the NHS, as many as 80,000 people need to be hospitalised each year due to injuries directly related to winter festivities, while the risk of death in a house fire increases by 50% during the holiday […]
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Property searches are often as stressful as they are fun. As you look through a range of properties; you are likely to find a handful of stunners (which are usually snapped up quicker than you can say ‘I’d like to book a viewing’), as well as a fair few houses with significant pitfalls (the tiny […]
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Finding a pound coin lying on the street would brighten anyone's day. Almost all would choose to pocket the coin, and that would be the end of the matter. Only, when homebuyers move into a new property; goods left from the previous owner are likely to be of more value. And, in the case of non-valuable […]
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