Category: Moving house tips
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Moving with kids or pets? How to plan a family-friendly move
Moving house is one of life’s biggest stressors, but adding children and pets to the mix can raise the challenge level significantly. The goal is a stress-free moving with toddlers or teens, and a safe, smooth transition for your furry friends. By planning ahead, you can make the day positive for the whole family. The…
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House removal guide: tips and FAQs
House removals can be stressful, so knowing all the tips to minimise anxiety and ensure a smooth moving process is essential. Read on to find out more.
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Cheap, value adding projects to help you sell your property
Are you looking to maximise the value of your property before you sell? Or do you simply want to see your home reach its full potential? Though expensive projects like house extensions and conversions can skyrocket the value of your property, smaller projects should not be underestimated either. Following the recent spike in mortgage rates…
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Big mistakes that bring down the value of a property
So, you’ve tidied the garden, decluttered the inside of your home and feel ready for the prying eyes of potential buyers… it’s time to put your home on the market! Or is it? When the time comes to sell, sprucing up your home is essential but make sure you haven’t overlooked any big mistakes which…
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Plumbing checks to make when buying or selling a home
Checking the plumbing is one of the most important things to do when you’re buying or selling a home. As a potential buyer, you don’t want to be stuck with an unexpected and expensive repair bill once you’ve moved into your new place. On the other hand, if you’re selling your house, you could lose…
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Moving house in lockdown
In mid-May, the government said that it’s now okay for home moves in England to go ahead, as long as the right social distancing and hygiene measures are put in place and everyone involved in the moves is well and not self-isolating. If you’re clinically vulnerable and being shielded, then you should consider your own…
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7 tips for an easy house move
They say that moving house is one of the most stressful things that you can do. The initial joy of finding that new place is quickly overtaken by the impending fear and realisation of how much stuff you actually have to move. But, with these 7 handy tricks you can make the whole process a…
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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…