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Common Property Problems to look our for
When you are viewing a property it is advised that you try to take away your eyes from the niceties and instead keep a look out for the...
Property
We all love property and I am sure many of us are guilty of checking those amazing property for sale that we can only dream of owning one day. Here I have dedicated some time to writing about property during my trips internationally and I hope you find some useful information about places you can both vacate at and one day maybe reside...
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- Mar 21
- 2 min
Should I Purchase a Property close to a Football Stadium?
There are plenty of pros and cons on this subject, personal preferences and different types of football stadiums. Across the UK football...
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- Mar 19
- 2 min
Take a 'Critical Buyers' view of the Property you are Selling:
Without question, what you can see in your property with a negative view it is sure to be seen by those coming to view it. From a lack of...
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- Mar 4
- 2 min
Common Causes of House Fires
It's an ever concerning fact that there are countless house fires annually, 37,000 are recorded each year in the UK alone. An estimated...
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- Feb 25
- 2 min
Do I need Planning Permission for a Balcony?
Balconies within apartment developments are not that uncommon, though on houses it is slightly less seen (unless those idealistic...
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- Feb 20
- 2 min
Buying a Beach Hut UK
One of those idyllic situations on the sea front are those who have a cute little beach hut to enjoy - Don't we all say to ourselves how...
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- Feb 19
- 2 min
The Tiny House Concept
How many of you have heard of the tiny house concept? Maybe you have ready something relating to the subject or watched a video on...
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- Feb 16
- 1 min
Where can I buy a Castle?
Living in a castle might seem like a fairy tale lifestyle and purely fictional, but you will be highly surprised that many people live in...
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- Feb 15
- 2 min
10 Mistakes Estate Agents make with Property Photos
One of the most important ways to get your property sold is quality photographs. How your estate agent captures your property will lead...
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- Feb 14
- 2 min
How to Spot Bad Neighbours
One of the most annoying things you can discover when you move in to your new home is that you are stuck next door to, above or below or...
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- Feb 13
- 2 min
How much will an Estate Agent charge?
When it comes to selling your property one of the more costlier factors to consider will be the fee your estate agency will charge in...
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- Feb 12
- 2 min
5 Basic Tips to add Character to your Home
For those who are looking to add a bit of extra character to your home and on a small budget only, then there are many tips on what you...
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- Feb 11
- 2 min
Worst Things to Live Next door to:
When thinking about buying there are many key points to look out for be it for positive reasons or negative. Sometimes what we should be...
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- Feb 10
- 1 min
FAQ's on Private Roads
Not a common sight, but from time to time I am sure you have seen a sign of 'Private Road No Entry' or 'Private Road Strictly Residents...
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- Feb 9
- 2 min
How do I complain about my Estate Agent?
It is not a nice thought and we hope it does not happen though from time to time there comes a situation where we reach the point of...
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- Feb 8
- 2 min
Selling a LifeStyle in your Property
Many of us spend lots of time, be it when we are looking for a new property or not, looking at homes both online and via publications...
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- Feb 8
- 2 min
Finding Hotels to convert into your next Home
Speaking from experience, you can find hotels or those which once were (to include care homes) that are ideal for conversion back to a...
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- Feb 8
- 1 min
What to ask your Estate Agent when viewing property:
For many of us we will involve ourselves in main property viewing before we find ourselves that next 'home'. Of course we view to get a...
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- Feb 6
- 2 min
How to get rid of Condensation / Mould
How many of us have or at least remember (most likely in our rental property) both condensation and the dreaded mould? Both of these...
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- Feb 6
- 2 min
Top Tips for Staging your Entrance Hallway
Most likely the first foot steps in to your property and the first impression will be delivered by your entrance hall / hallway....
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- Feb 6
- 1 min
How to Make your Rooms Look bigger
For those of us living in tighter living areas and always battling against finding space then we could all do with a few space saving...
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- Feb 5
- 1 min
What is special about South Facing Gardens?
So obviously a south facing garden is where your back garden (or main garden area) is south facing or there about. It does not need to be...
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- Feb 5
- 1 min
Rightmove or Zoopla?
The two big powerhouses when it comes to property portals in the UK. Founded in 2000 and 2007 respectively, Right and Zoopla as the two...
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- Feb 4
- 1 min
House For Sale
Where exactly do we start when we are searching for a house for sale? Many of us for sure will be drawn to searching online, that mobile...
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- Feb 1
- 2 min
Simple Tricks to add Value to your Home
You will be very surprised, but there are countless tiny updates that you can perform around your property to add value (both financial...
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- Feb 1
- 2 min
The Value of a Blue Tick Verification in Real Estate
As social media plays more and more of an important part in our lives, both social and in business, who you are seen as being holds a...
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- Jan 31
- 1 min
Real Estate Blog Title Ideas
Ever found yourself stuck about what topic to write your next blog on? Motivated to get a blog underway yet writers block crept up on...
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- Jan 30
- 2 min
What Colour is Best for the Front Door?
One of the first things people see when visiting your property is the front door. Ok, sometimes this is not immediately in view, maybe it...
FineLocation
- Jan 28
- 2 min
What's the difference between Wet and Dry Rot?
We will be right to think that rot involves moisture as most cases of damage from rot is thanks to dampness. You'll also be right in...
FineLocation
- Jan 27
- 2 min
Japanese Knotweed
Japanese knotweed or Asian knotweed is the nightmare weed of property owners. A large, herbaceous perennial plant of the knotweed and...
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- Jan 27
- 2 min
Raised Beds in the Garden
A popular addition to the garden are raised beds. Especially for smaller more compact gardens or those set out for landscape design...
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- Jan 25
- 2 min
The Most Important Room in the House
It is hotly disputed that it's between the kitchen and the bathroom which takes home the title of the most important room in the home....
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- Jan 23
- 2 min
Selling Empty Luxury Real Estate
For most people it sounds somewhat less appealing to view a property that is empty over than one that is full of wonderful furnishing and...
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- Jan 23
- 2 min
8 Big Changes you can make when selling your property
For those who have a property on the market that does not seem to be getting any interest or offers here are some quick fire tips. There...
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- Jan 22
- 2 min
Outside Lighting options for your Home
Importantly, it is always a good idea to have outside lighting for your home in that it helps to reduce crime and also adds to the curb...
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- Jan 21
- 2 min
10 Major Turn-Off when viewing Property
We want to present our property in the best possible way when it comes to selling and especially when we know e have viewings due. There...
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- Jan 20
- 4 min
Can I Lay Claim to Land that is not mine?
So you have wound up here and about to read a blog on laying claim to land that you do not own so you must have already heard rumours...
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- Jan 19
- 2 min
Real Estate and Nuisance Animals / Pests
If we take out the likes of neighbouring property owner nuisances such as barking dogs or smelly chicken pens (many law suits take place...
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- Jan 19
- 2 min
Luxury Baths
It undoubtedly is going to be all about the options of inset or freestanding when it comes to baths for our homes. Lots will be down to...
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- Jan 18
- 2 min
Living on the Water
There are many ways in which we live on water these days. Of course, what comes to mind first are boats to include barges with many...
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- Jan 18
- 2 min
Hidden Treasures in your Home
I'm sure that we all have some hidden treasures in our homes be it that wine collection or grandma's diamond encrusted broach. For some...
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- Jan 17
- 2 min
Biggest & Best Facebook Real Estate Groups
Facebook is one big communication channel that not only serves us in our personal lives, but also that of business. We spend a lot of...
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- Jan 16
- 2 min
Real Estate: Lock Keepers, GateKeepers, Station Houses
I have visited a few people who own such property over the years, most times they are simply the cutest and compact homes with period...
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- Jan 16
- 2 min
Bizarre British Laws surrounding Property
As law abiding citizens we all must respect rules, regs as well as the law and much of them do not change whether we are at home or not....
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- Jan 16
- 2 min
Do I need Planning Permission for a Loft Conversion?
Apart from somewhere the Christmas tree and decorations are pulled down from and put back up in, the loft area for many is not somewhere...
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- Jan 16
- 1 min
Innovative Kitchen Sink Ideas
'Who wants to wash up the dishes' might not be everyone's cup of tea, but dirty mugs and teaspoons need cleaning unless of course you...
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- Jan 16
- 2 min
How to construct a Balcony Garden
I have sat on many wonderful balconies enjoying some breath taking views, amazing drinks parties and even relaxed in a jacuzzi. Depending...
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- Jan 16
- 2 min
Choosing Colours for your Rooms
The fun part of redecorating rooms in our homes is usually the choosing of colours. Be it colours of paint or that of wallpaper, we love...
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- Jan 15
- 2 min
Living in Famous Houses / Buildings
There are many famous houses across the world especially those that have appeared in films and TV shows / News. I'm sure if I said the...
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- Jan 15
- 2 min
10 Spare Room Ideas for your Home
It is not that uncommon that we enjoy a home that has a spare room (or two if you are lucky). You might have made a good purchase (who...