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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Hassle free tenants: Not just a dream! Check out the latest twist on working from home – and how it could earn YOU money If you’ve ever considered renting out a room in your home, but been put off by the thought of having to be polite to a total stranger every morning before you’ve […]
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How long your property remains on the property ladder depends on several factors. A large factor which affects a slow sale is the overall impression, potential buyers received when they initially viewed the property. So, for a quick house sale, you obviously want to make the best impression possible. To do that, follow the five simple tricks […]
Having difficulties deciding whether your next home should be an urban flat or suburban house? It may help to take a closer look at the advantages and disadvantages of both options. Advantages of Living in an Urban Flat Photo credit: QQ7/Shutterstock Lower cost It is possible to find urban flats with asking prices well above […]
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