Author: Phil Spencer
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Adding value to your home: lighting
The one thing homeowners prize above everything else is good lighting. Whenever I’ve shown anybody around a home, it’s the first thing they comment on. Whether you’re thinking of selling up now or in the future, getting your lighting right adds value to your home. Not only that, it’ll make living at home much more…
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Should you make a low offer on a house? – guest post by Phil Spencer
In a buyer’s market, potential buyers look for a bargain. Lowball offers that might otherwise seem cheeky and unwelcome become the chosen tactic of many house hunters. This is because agents often advised buyers not to make ‘disrespectful’ offers that could insult the seller. Sellers, on the other hand, are told not to entertain such…
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The renovation checklist – guest post by Phil Spencer
Under taking a renovation project can be stressful, often people find it difficult to know where to begin and many don’t know what’s involved until the project is under way. Before you strart a large project it’s important to make sure you have a number of things in place. Have you found a good tradesman?…
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Phil Spencer on How to Find Trusted Tradesmen
Getting the builders in can be a daunting prospect, especially if it’s a large project. For specialised jobs such as electrical repairs, boilers and plumbing jobs I would always advise calling in an experienced and trusted tradesman – I have seen enough bodged DIY projects to know that a specialist job requires a specialist! There…
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Kerb appeal – guest post by Phil Spencer
If you’ve watched any of the property shows that I present, you have more than likely heard me mention kerb appeal. It may seem like an overused term, but it’s fundamental if you want to get buyers through the door. Kerb appeal really can make or break a deal, some people can’t see potential and…