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Five Ways to Make Your Home a More Joyful Place
![Jane Earley](https://api.estateapps.co.uk/files/author/254/229/K3vBE3iPo4ekZ2XNwmHuJUUJ9LpdATLe-1690360549.jpg)
Everyone needs a little bit of joy. And these days, finding joy has become a big business. There are gratitude journals, exercise programmes, spiritual practices and much, much more to help you achieve happiness, but what about...
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Tips to Help Your Kids Get Over Back to School Jitters
![Jane Earley](https://api.estateapps.co.uk/files/author/254/229/K3vBE3iPo4ekZ2XNwmHuJUUJ9LpdATLe-1690360549.jpg)
No matter what your child’s age, the first day back at school can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s their first day in Reception, the start of a major exam year or just back into the daily grind of lessons, lunchtimes, and the...
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Don’t Delay if You Want to Wrap Up Your Property Sale by Christmas
![Jane Earley](https://api.estateapps.co.uk/files/author/254/229/K3vBE3iPo4ekZ2XNwmHuJUUJ9LpdATLe-1690360549.jpg)
Unless you’re one of those super-organised types who spend the year secretly buying stocking fillers and stashing them under your bed, Christmas is probably the last thing on your mind right now. And why should it be? It’s...
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Looking for a Buy-to-Let? Decide What’s Right for You
![Emma Macgregor](https://api.estateapps.co.uk/files/author/254/230/bC-XyyTwMlCJ4EW1evntHFUCRDCvsKDq-1690360964.jpg)
Whether you’re an established landlord or a first-time investor, you’ll probably be thinking about what to buy: a ready-to-go rental or a doer-upper. Which one should you pick? Currently, lots of changes are being made around...
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What Is Next-Door Syndrome and Could It Affect Your Property Sale?
![Jane Earley](https://api.estateapps.co.uk/files/author/254/229/K3vBE3iPo4ekZ2XNwmHuJUUJ9LpdATLe-1690360549.jpg)
Today we look at the importance of being realistic when pricing your property for sale. Let’s be honest, we’ve all been a nosy neighbour at some point, haven’t we? A ‘for sale’ sign goes up on a property in your street,...
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How to Make the End of a Tenancy Run Smoothly
![Emma Macgregor](https://api.estateapps.co.uk/files/author/254/230/bC-XyyTwMlCJ4EW1evntHFUCRDCvsKDq-1690360964.jpg)
As a landlord, one of your main goals is to make sure your property is tenanted. As soon as the old tenants decide they’re moving on, it’s time to find new renters to move in. But while you’ll be keen for a quick turnaround,...
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A Look Back at the History of Photography for Snap-Happy People
![Jane Earley](https://api.estateapps.co.uk/files/author/254/229/K3vBE3iPo4ekZ2XNwmHuJUUJ9LpdATLe-1690360549.jpg)
As it’s World Photography Day tomorrow (19 August), we look at how the camera and its role in society has changed over the past 200 years. Brits do it five times a day, while Americans manage it 20 times a day.* Yes, taking a...
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Why Good Property Photos Are an Essential Step in the Sales Process
![Jane Earley](https://api.estateapps.co.uk/files/author/254/229/K3vBE3iPo4ekZ2XNwmHuJUUJ9LpdATLe-1690360549.jpg)
It’s often said that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but then (confusingly), it’s also said that first impressions count… Why are all these clichés so important? Well, when marketing a property, it’s a bit of...
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What to Consider if You Want to Buy a Property in 2023
![Jane Earley](https://api.estateapps.co.uk/files/author/254/229/K3vBE3iPo4ekZ2XNwmHuJUUJ9LpdATLe-1690360549.jpg)
Buying a new home is a big step that comes with lots of considerations. Finding the right property in a good location at a price you’re willing to pay isn’t always easy and can take time. But when you finally move into your...
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Dangers of a DIY Tenancy Agreement: What Landlords Need to Know
![Emma Macgregor](https://api.estateapps.co.uk/files/author/254/230/bC-XyyTwMlCJ4EW1evntHFUCRDCvsKDq-1690360964.jpg)
Type ‘tenancy agreement’ into Google and you’ll get thousands of results offering free online templates and guides to writing your own rental contract. So why bother using a letting agent to sort out the tenancy agreement if...