London Residents – Messy Neighbours Could Slash the Value of Your Home
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on 30th Jul 2025 Unattractive or poorly maintained neighbouring properties can slash the selling price of a home by an average of £42,880, according to Churchill Home Insurance. The biggest value losers are rubbish in the front garden (a possible...
Smoke Alarm Testing: How to Stay Safe in Your London Rental
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on 28th Jul 2025 How often do you test your smoke alarm? If you're like most Brits, the answer is probably not regularly enough. House fires can be devastating, destroying property and in some cases even causing loss of life. However, many people...
Fun, Budget-Friendly School Holiday Activities
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on 25th Jul 2025 Survive the summer holidays and the challenge of keeping children entertained with these fun activities that don’t cost the earth. I’m bored! Two words you’re bound to hear over the next few weeks if you have school-aged...
Renters' Rights Latest News: What Ealing Landlords Need to Know
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on 24th Jul 2025 The Renters' Rights Bill has just concluded its passage through the House of Lords. Here's an update on what happened and a look at what comes next. What is the Renters' Rights Bill? The Renters' Rights Bill is said to be the...
Embracing Ealing Summer: Tips for Refreshing Your Home This July
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on 24th Jul 2025 As we find ourselves in the heart of July, summer's warmth and vibrancy invite homeowners to take a fresh look at their living spaces. The longer days and brilliant sunlight can inspire us to refresh our homes, both indoors and...
Moving Home: How Do You Compare to the Average Brit?
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on 23rd Jul 2025 While some people only move a few times in their lives, for others it’s a very different story. When it comes to moving home, how typical are you? Are you the restless type who ups sticks every few years? Or have you been...
Who’s Responsible for Insurance? Landlord or Tenant?
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on 21st Jul 2025 Less than half (46%) of tenants have contents insurance, according to a new report*. Which begs the question: Is your rental property properly insured? Here’s what landlords need to know. Who’s responsible for insurance in a...
How to Go Plastic Free in London This World Plastic Free Month
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on 18th Jul 2025 This month is Plastic Free July all around the world. The aim is to encourage ordinary people to cut their use of plastic to help the environment. Here are some easy ways you can join in Plastic Free July. 1. Avoid single-use...
The Panorama Drama: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
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on 17th Jul 2025 The fallout from this week’s BBC Panorama TV show continues to ripple through the estate agency industry and among the public. If you haven’t watched the programme, it featured a reporter going undercover for six weeks to...
Property Update: The Latest on Mortgages, Market Activity and Prices
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on 16th Jul 2025 New housing market data indicates that buyer interest is increasing, while prices remain resilient. Industry analysts had plenty of numbers to crunch last month, with the Bank of England and property portal Zoopla releasing...