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Top tips to beat burst pipe misery
6th December 2017According to new statistics from NFU Mutual, in 2016 claims for mopping up damage caused by burst pipes averaged a massive 5,000. So as we potentially face sub-zero temperatures this week, NFU Mutual is advising homeowners to prepare their property for winter s worst. As the Met Office predicts...
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Top tips for buyers and sellers
23rd November 2017Preparing your home for viewers, or staging to use the correct term, is important. Not only will it ensure your property is sold faster, but it can also potentially add thousands of pounds to its value. With major disparities in the property selling times between various areas, Post Office Mon...
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What are the top reasons that tenants lose their deposit
9th November 2017Tenancy deposits are there to protect landlords in the event of unpaid rent or damage to their property. Most tenants will get their full deposits back, but there are instances where the landlord may need to keep part or all of it to cover various costs. ARLA Propertymark asked its members fo...
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Online vs offline marketing
5th October 2017Is online marketing the best way to sell a property? In today s competitive housing market, estate agents are using more and more innovative ways of attracting viewings and finalising sales. Over the past few years, the role of online marketing has become an integral element of any effective mar...
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Blu-tack facts - Tips for tenants
2nd October 2017Blu-tack can pull the paint and even the wallpaper off the walls. It can also leave grease marks and in some cases the tack dries so hard, it can t easily be removed without causing some damage. You don t want a deduction from your deposit for redecoration at the end of the tenancy because of the...
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