From Air Con to Shade Gardens: How Homes Are Adapting to a Changing Climate
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on 10th Jul 2026 Not so long ago, air conditioning in a British home was considered a bit extravagant. Something for hotels, maybe. Or offices. Not for a three-bed semi in our neck of the woods, perhaps. Things have changed. Summers are hotter....
To Fix or Not to Fix: What London Home Sellers Really Need to Know
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on 8th Jul 2026 You've decided to sell. Great news. But then you start looking at your home through fresh eyes and suddenly notice the cracked ceiling, the sticky kitchen drawer, the damp patch nobody has mentioned for three years. The question...
The London Landlord’s Guide to Property Access: Rights, Rules and Real Emergencies
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on 6th Jul 2026 It is your property. You own it. Surely you can pop round whenever you like? Not quite. Once a tenant moves in, the rules change. And getting them wrong can land you in serious trouble. Here is a clear guide to what you can and...
Who Wins the Property World Cup?
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on 3rd Jul 2026 As the World Cup continues to capture the attention of football fans around the globe, most conversations naturally focus on goals, referee decisions, the weather and who might lift the coveted trophy. But every nation competing...
Government Home Selling Plans: Doomed or Daring?
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on 1st Jul 2026 Just over a week has passed since the Government unveiled plans to modernise the home buying and selling process in England and Wales. As is often the case with major property announcements, reactions were mixed. Some commentators...
Why Good Tenants Leave Good Properties
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on 29th Jun 2026 Most landlords spend a lot of time worrying about finding good tenants. But what about keeping them? While no tenancy lasts forever, many landlords are surprised when reliable tenants suddenly decide to move on. The property is in...
Home Styles from Around the World (Cup)
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on 26th Jun 2026 As the World Cup captures the attention of football fans around the globe, most conversations naturally focus on players, managers and matches. But there is another fascinating side to the countries taking part. Their homes. One...
Building Your London Home Selling Dream Team
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on 24th Jun 2026 As World Cup excitement builds, football fans across the country will be looking forward to watching the world's best players compete for the biggest prize in the game. While star players often grab the headlines, tournaments are...
FAO: Landlords – Avoiding Rental Property Own Goals
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on 22nd Jun 2026 With the World Cup now underway, football fans across the country will be hoping their team can avoid the mistakes that turn promising performances into disappointing results. The same principle applies to property investment....
How to Choose a Good Conveyancer: Tips for London Home Movers
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on 19th Jun 2026 Whether you’re buying or selling (or both together), you’re going to need a conveyancer to handle the legal side of things. Which you choose can make a big difference to how smoothly everything runs. Here are our top tips....
