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Eight Reasons Why People Move Home

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In this three-minute read, we look at the growing popularity of garden rooms as places to work and play. Garden room. Man cave. Home studio. Shoffice (shed/office). Call it what you will but having a standalone space in the garden...

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In this two-minute read, we look at how to select the best value partners for your property sale. We all know there’s money to be made from selling property, but there are agency and legal costs associated with this, too....

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2020 Rental Trends That Bristol Landlords Can Cash In On

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In this two-minute read, we look at how the private rental sector changed in 2020. 2020 is the year the property world’s most famous mantra – location, location, location – was replaced with a new motto: space, space, space....

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What changes will you make when lockdown ends in Bristol?

by Sarah Clark

In this two-minute read, we look at some of the changes people are making in Bristol during life under lockdown, and how that will shape our community’s future. Bristol has been under lockdown since the Government’s...

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by Sarah Clark

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A Feelgood Friday Update for People in Bristol

by Sarah Clark

In this 90 second read we share a quick round-up of some of the good news which is happening during life under lockdown. Welcome to the Feelgood Friday update from us at Sarah Clark Property Consultants. And here are four reasons...

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Tips on Creating the Perfect First Impression

by Sarah Clark

Selling your home can be a daunting task but with the right help, your property will be snapped up quickly. Here are just some of the ways we believe you can create the perfect first impression for a property viewing: TAKE A LOOK...

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