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Property ownership will be one of two types: Freehold or Leasehold. If a property is owed freehold then the owner owns the property and the land that it sits on.
Read MoreEnergy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are an important piece of information for a property. They essentially give details of how energy efficient a property is and how efficient it could be with some modifications. Ratings go from A (the best performance) to G (The lowest performance) but what is involved in the assessment and how is the rating calculated? Read on and we will take you through the process.
Read MoreWhen either buying or selling a property the legal aspects will be carried out by either a conveyancer or a conveyancing solicitor. Clearly, as in any specialist field, there is plenty of jargon used that could easily confuse the uninitiated. In this guide we will take a look at what a conveyancer does and explain some of the more common terms used.
Read MorePumpkin carving has only fairly recently become popular in the UK. Many adults have not had the pleasure of the experience and so when it comes time to carve pumpkins with their children, they can be forgiven for being unsure on how to proceed. In order to help out we have created this article to cover the basics of how to carve a pumpkin.
Read MoreThis year has seen some interesting home fashions from the big, bold and brash designs in maximalism to connecting with nature through biophilic design. As we go into Autumn, though things are looking to change a little. Biophilic design will still be popular we think but there will be a move towards other trends too. In this article we will take a look at some up-and-coming trends for Autumn 2022.
Read MoreRenovating a property is an exciting time and marks a new phase in the enjoyment of your home. A new bathroom, or an extension to add living space or even a total internal refit, all of these will revitalise your home, but living in the property while it is being renovated can be stressful and put a lot of extra pressure on you on top of you. In this article we will take a look at some great hints and tips on how you can make your renovation less stressful.
Read MoreElectric vehicles are becoming more and more popular these days and one of the big selling points is the possibility to charge the vehicle at home. To do that, though you will most likely need a suitable home car charger. In this article we will walk through the types that are available and the considerations that are needed when installing a car charger at home.
Read MoreThe kitchen is the heart of the home and as such is usually one of the busiest rooms in the home. Whether your family are avid bakers, cooking connoisseurs or are the forever hopeful wanderers who appear when food is being prepared, the kitchen tends to be one of the liveliest places in the home! With so much going on in there it is little wonder then that kitchen trends change regularly and, in this article, we will take a look at the current popular styles.
Read MoreIs there a clear sweet spot between maximising rental yield and keeping the rent attractive. So how do you decide how much rent to charge?
Read MoreIn this article we will take a look at some of the more common types of smart locks and try to answer some of the concerns that people have about them, such as what happens if the Wifi is down or the batteries run out?
Read MoreIn this article we will take a look at the things you will need to consider if you are planning a move to the country.
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