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How to Winter-Proof Your Bristol Rental Property

By Georgia Smith on 10th Nov 2021, 6 months ago

With winter officially only a few weeks away, the time is now ideal for landlords to take steps to ensure their properties are prepared for whatever...

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Nine Simple Ways to Remove Remorse from Your New Bristol Home

By Georgia Smith on 19th Oct 2021, 7 months ago

We’ve all had it – that gnawing sense of buyer’s remorse when we’ve made a purchase. It could be the make of that new car you’ve ordered. Or the...

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Sick of Bristol Weather? Here’s How to Buy a Sunny Spanish Home

By Georgia Smith on 9th Oct 2021, 7 months ago

The lure of a place in the sun has long appealed to people from the UK. After the Covid-19 lockdowns, many people have brought forward plans of a new life...

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Home Improvement Trends: What Savvy Bristol Residents Need to Know

By Georgia Smith on 7th Oct 2021, 7 months ago

The pandemic didn’t just trigger an exodus of city slickers moving to the country, it also kick-started a multi-billion-pound home renovation boom. UK...

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Should You Furnish Your Bristol Rental Property?

By Georgia Smith on 5th Oct 2021, 7 months ago

Once the last lick of paint has been applied and the carpets have been laid, it’s time to decide whether or not to furnish your rental property. It’s...

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Now’s the Time to Sell if You Want a New Home for Christmas

By Georgia Smith on 24th Sep 2021, 8 months ago

The summer holidays have ended. The kids are back to school, and the distractions of Euro 2020 and the Tokyo Olympics have gone. What have we got to look...

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How to Dress Your Bristol Home for a Successful Sale

By Becky Reardon on 15th Aug 2021, 9 months ago

In this three-minute read, we look at ways to present your property to achieve the best possible deal....

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How the Mega-Rich Live: The Latest Must-Haves for the Super-Wealthy

By Becky Reardon on 6th Aug 2021, 9 months ago

In this two-minute read, we look at the swanky features the rich and famous have in their homes....

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Struggling to Sell Your Bristol Home? Could This Be Why?

By Becky Reardon on 4th Aug 2021, 9 months ago

In this three-minute read, we look at what Bristol sellers can do to avoid their property sitting on the market....

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Looking for Your Dream Home in Bristol – Five Top Tips

By Becky Reardon on 28th Jul 2021, 9 months ago

In this two-minute read, we give our best recommendations on how to find your dream home in Bristol....

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Eight Ways Bristol Homeowners and Buyers Can Outfox Scammers

By Becky Reardon on 7th Jul 2021, 10 months ago

In this three-minute read, we look at a devious dupe that fraudsters use to rip off homeowners. Fraudsters will go to great lengths to make a buck – and...

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How Bristol Landlords Can Avoid a Tenant Nightmare

By Becky Reardon on 24th Jun 2021, 11 months ago

In this three-minute read, we look at what can go wrong if you side-step tenant reference checks and wind up with a bad tenant....

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How to Choose a Good Bristol Removal Firm

By Becky Reardon on 23rd Jun 2021, 11 months ago

This three-minute read gives you a few ideas to consider when choosing your removal firm in Bristol....

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Should You Use the Help to Buy Scheme for Your First Bristol Property Purchase

Three-minute read to help you consider the Help to Buy Scheme from all angles....

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Five Reasons Why Bristol Sellers Shouldn’t Do Their Own Viewings

By Becky Reardon on 11th Jun 2021, 11 months ago

In this two-minute read, we look at why it pays to get an experienced estate agent to handle viewings....

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How the UK Shapes Up to Europe in the Property Game

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How to Spot a Committed Buyer When Selling Your Bristol Home

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In this two-minute read, we look at ways sellers can identify genuine buyers. With demand currently outstripping supply in the housing market, sellers are...

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Design Ideas for Any Size Garden in Bristol

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In this two-minute read, we share some simple ideas to improve your garden. When it comes to outside space, size doesn’t matter – it’s what you do...

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Five Ways to Find a Trustworthy Estate Agent in Bristol

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Stress-Busting Tips for Property Sales in Bristol

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How DIY Projects Can Help Sell Your Home in Bristol

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In this three-minute read, we look at some simple and affordable projects to help sell your home faster and probably for a higher price, too....

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Electrical Checks Deadline Looms for Bristol Landlords

By Becky Reardon on 22nd Mar 2021, 1 year ago

In this two-minute read, we look at new rules on electrical safety reports that come into force next month....

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How to Get Top Price for Your Bristol Home This Spring

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Top Tips for Selling Your Bristol Home This Spring

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The No 1 Reason Behind Deposit Disputes in Bristol

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The Top 5 Priciest Properties in Bristol Right Now

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2021 Paint Trends: Why Magnolia is Out, and Dead Salmon is in!

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The Five Most Common Renovation Blunders

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The Loves and Hates of Homeowners across Bristol

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How to Protect Yourself from Bogus Landlords

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What Bristol Landlords Can Learn from the Mouldy Nation Report

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Seven Reasons Why People in Bristol Are Moving This Year

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10 Little Lockdown Jobs for People to Do Indoors

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8 Ways Homeowners in Bristol Can Reduce Their Heating Costs

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Bristol Homebuyers Warned to Watch Out for Fraudsters

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In this two-minute read, we look at the increasingly sophisticated scam that fraudsters are using to separate homebuyers from their hard-earned cash. Even...

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Tier update for the property market in Bristol

By Becky Reardon on 22nd Dec 2020, 1 year ago

Whether you are a house buyer, seller, renter or landlord - here is a quick update on the current guidelines for Bristol and what we can expect....

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The Bristol Homebuyers’ Guide to the Cost of Moving

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In this two-minute read, we outline the costs and fees associated with buying a property so that you can budget for your next move....

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Will the Bristol property market remain open past lockdown 2.0? A quick update.

By Becky Reardon on 24th Nov 2020, 1 year ago

England looks like it will return to a regional tiered system following Lockdown 2.0 from the 2nd December 2020. However, even with higher restrictions in...

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Top Tip for 2021 Sellers: Don’t Break Out the Baubles and Tinsel Just Yet

By Becky Reardon on 20th Nov 2020, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we look at why people planning to sell in 2021 should act now to take advantage of the traditional surge in interest from...

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What should you know before buying a home?

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In todays blog we look at some things that you need to research before buying you next home...

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Things Bristol Sellers and Buyers Should Do Now If They Plan to Move Next Year

By Becky Reardon on 6th Nov 2020, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we share our five-point plan for a smooth move in six months’ time. Moving can be stressful ­– some people rate it right...

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Lockdown Update for Sellers and Buyers in Bristol

Lockdown Update for Sellers and Buyers in Bristol In this two-minute read, we look at what the announcement on Saturday by Prime Minister Boris Johnson...

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Tips for Selling Your Home AFTER the Clocks Go Back

By Becky Reardon on 24th Oct 2020, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we look at the best ways to market a property in the mid-autumn months....

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Tips for Selling Your Home AFTER the Clocks Go Back

By Becky Reardon on 23rd Oct 2020, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we look at the best ways to market a property in the mid-autumn months....

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What the Tier System Means to Buyers and Sellers in Bristol

By Becky Reardon on 21st Oct 2020, 1 year ago

In this two-minute speed read; we look at what the new tier system means for buyers and sellers looking to move in Bristol The tier system announced by the...

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Will You Be Taking Part in Bristol's Big Draw?

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In this 90-second speed read, we discover how something so simple to do can have such big positive effects....

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Thinking about Moving? Here’s what’s on the Horizon in the Housing Market

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In this three-minute read, we look at the long-term forecasts for the housing market and what they mean if you’re thinking about moving in Bristol...

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Why Movers in Bristol Need to Act Now to Beat the Backlog and Save Money

By Becky Reardon on 23rd Sep 2020, 1 year ago

In this two-minute read, we look at why movers in Bristol need to act now if they want to save thousands of pounds in cash....

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Properties are twice as likely to sell if priced right first time – Rightmove

By Becky Reardon on 17th Sep 2020, 1 year ago

Properties are twice as likely to sell if priced right first time – Rightmove Properties are more likely to find a buyer if the initial asking price...

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A (Very) Brief History of Homes

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In this 3-minute read, we discover a little history behind the places we call homes....

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Three Reasons Why the Property Market in Bristol Is Flying High

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In this two-minute read, we look at the reasons behind the incredibly high levels of activity in the Bristol property market....

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Easy Garden Makeover Tips to Add Value to Your Bristol Home

In this three-minute read, we look at ways to smarten up your garden to boost its appeal when thinking of selling your home....

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Why opportunity is knocking for buyers and sellers in the Bristol market

By Becky Reardon on 3rd Aug 2020, 1 year ago

The clock is ticking for buyers and sellers in Bristol who want to get moving In this two-minute read, we discover why the opportunity clocks are ticking...

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The mortgage news that will delight first-time buyers in Bristol

By Sarah Clark on 20th Jul 2020, 1 year ago

In this two-minute read, we look at the return of 90% loan to value mortgages (LTV) and the flurry of activity in the housing market. The property market...

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Five ‘tuneful’ tips to get you moving in Bristol this summer

By Sarah Clark on 11th Jun 2020, 1 year ago

Discover the simple things you can do to get your property ready for sale or rent this summer. We promise you it’ll be music to your ears. A 90-second...

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