2019 is the start of a year of getting decluttered and more organised. Last year with having a baby I let things slide. Snuggling with a newborn and taking it easy after a c section was much more important. Home Bargains have kindly sent me a whole load of stuff to help kick my ass into gear. So over the…
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Traditional sliding sash windows look stunning in the right period property but are they helping the value of your home? In this article we look closely at the value of traditional sliding sash windows and potential value of installing new double glazed sash windows to your period property. Not all sash window upgrades will positively effect the value of a…
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If you’re hunting for a new home, this article will guide you through the pros and cons of living with underfloor heating. To help you choose the perfect property, we talk you through the environmental and financial benefits of choosing a home with an underfloor heating system. Without resorting to technical jargon, our Underfloor Heating Trade Supplies experts also explain…
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Becoming a landlord can be a fulfilling and profitable venture to undertake. At the same time, however, it’s easy to make mistakes, especially when you are just starting out. Whether you’re interested in purchasing a buy to let property as a side project from your day job, or you’re keen to become a landlord on a full-time basis, here are…
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Most homeowners have set themselves future goals to work their way up the property ladder. For some, this may be a case of slowly but surely, and for others the action of ‘flipping’ houses may be more appealing. Whichever avenue you have in mind, it will pay to consider how any home improvements will add value to your property to…
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So it’s close to moving day! Whether you’re buying a house, heading off to college or moving in with a loved one, moving can be both a joyful and stressful experience. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to making moving day a much easier and less stressful experience. One of the most important things is finding the right moving…
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Of all the familial concerns which you are likely to need to focus on in the home, comfort absolutely has to be one of the major ones. Without a sense of comfort in the home, it is much harder to really enjoy being there, and much more likely that you will experience a negative knock-on effect which could make family…
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If you are moving house then you will understand how stressful this can be. After all, you don’t just have to wait to move everything out, you also have to work with the buyer to make sure that they can move everything in properly as well. If you are having a hard time doing this then you may feel overwhelmed…
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Real estate can be a wonderful investment – or it can be a money pit. When it comes to buying a house, there’s no guarantee either way, and the price of homes has escalated to almost impossible costs, depending on where you choose to live. With the uncertainty that takes place in the real estate market on a regular basis,…
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Precautions You Must Take to Make Sure Your Prized Possessions Don’t Get Damaged Moving to your dream home can be such a cocktail of excitement and stress. It’s so positive to be moving into the next chapter of your life but getting there with everyone in your family and everything you own is a whole different ball game. After all,…
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Finding a new place to live is a massive job. When a house is such a massive process (and is always such a long-winded and drawn out process, you want to make sure you’re getting it right. The last thing you want is to move into the new place, and realise you overlooked something important. Here are five questions to…
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I believe you can never be too careful or too cautious when it comes to home security. In fact as you are reading this I’m having a fence put up around our large front garden. My house is on a footpath, so last year I had garden gates erected to deter people from walking across my lawn with prams and…
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For years, you’ve been dreaming about what the perfect home would look like for you. Maybe it’s a property far removed from the presence of others – a rural paradise for you and your family to settle down. Perhaps it’s the polar opposite of that; maybe you prefer being amongst people, and you’ve always dreamed of occupying an apartment right…
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