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Modern interior of a living room - top trend to look out for in 2024

Top Interior Design Trends to Look Out for in 2024

Donโ€™t just think about how your home looks; consider how it feels. Bobbly cushions, plush rugs and fluffy throws help create a cosy atmosphere. Bouclรฉ, velvet and leather are just some of the materials that can add interest.

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Condensation window.

How to Prevent Condensation โ€“ A Landlordโ€™s Guide

By taking these proactive steps, you can protect your property from the risks of condensation, ensuring a comfortable living environment for your tenants and protecting the value of your investment.

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Panicked woman in a kitchen.

๐ƒ๐ž๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ƒ๐ž๐ญ๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ: ๐‡๐จ๐ฐ ๐‚๐จ๐ซ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐ˆ๐ง๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐‚๐š๐ง ๐’๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐๐š๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ค๐ž ๐‹๐š๐ง๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐“๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐š๐ง๐๐ฌ

For Basingstoke landlords, having the right insurance coverage is not just a box to tick. Itโ€™s an essential safeguard for your investments. But simply having insurance is not enough; understanding the policyโ€™s specific requirements and declaring everything accurately is crucial.

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Banner with text - What's happening in the private rental sector.

๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ž๐ญ ๐”๐ฉ๐๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐š๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ค๐ž ๐‹๐š๐ง๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ:

We look at some facts and figures to give you an accurate update on the private rental sector.

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Basingstoke's housing market

๐๐š๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ค๐ž'๐ฌ ๐‡๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ž๐ญ:

Major national publications splash headlines filled with pessimism about the UK housing market. Citing issues such as buyer affordability caused by challenges with average salary growth not keeping up with inflation, higher interest rates also hitting buyer affordability, and the hangover of the pandemic making recruiting people hard work. However, these gloomy projections don't seem to resonate with the fact that Basingstoke's property market activity in the past year closely mirrors that of 2017/18/19.

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A woman with a questioning pose.

๐๐š๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ค๐ž ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ: ๐ˆ๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ƒ๐จ๐จ๐ฆ ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ž๐ซ ๐‡๐ž๐š๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ

Debunking the myths surrounding the Basingstoke property market! Dive into an enlightening read that takes you beyond the doom and gloom headlines, revealing the true, resilient nature of Basingstoke's housing scene. Uncover the historical cycles, global influences, and local strengths that shape our town's property dynamics.

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Thoughtful woman and bar graph behind her.

๐‘๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐จ๐ซ ๐’๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ? ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐๐š๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ค๐ž ๐‡๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐จ๐ฐ๐ง๐ž๐ซโ€™๐ฌ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฅ๐ž๐ฆ๐ฆ๐š

If youโ€™re fortunate enough to be in a financial position where you can rent out your home instead of selling it, should you take the leap?ย After all, if you donโ€™t need to sell to fund your next move, renting your property is an option worth exploring. Here, we explore the dilemma of renting out a property instead of selling.

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Basingstoke terraced houses

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐”๐ง๐ญ๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐’๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐š๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ค๐žโ€™๐ฌ ๐“๐ž๐ซ๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ž๐ ๐‡๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ

Terraced houses in Basingstoke often go unnoticed by buyers, despite offering flexible and sizeable accommodation. It's time to shed light on the untold story of these charming homes. If you're thinking of selling your terraced house and want to ensure you get the best price, look no further. As an experienced estate agent specialising in Basingstoke properties, we are here to offer you expert advice tailored to your needs.

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Brown, But Not Out: Keeping Your Garden Lush For Viewings In A Hot Summer

From watering wisdom to drought-resistant planting and clever design, this week's blog is packed with scorching hot tips to wow your viewers with a summer-hardy oasis.

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Temperature Control: Future-Proof Your Home's Value With Our Climate-Proofing Tips

How to climate-proof your home, future-proof its value and keep it at the perfect temperature, whatever the weather.

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Photography Secrets: Top Pro-Styling Tips To Give Your Home The Edge

When it comes to showing your home at its absolute best, professional photos are nothing less than essential to stand out from the crowd and capture the imagination of serious viewers. Nonetheless, even with a specialist photographer behind the camera, there's plenty you can do to set the stage and help them take the perfect picture.

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The Pros and Cons of open-plan living

An open-plan home with shared living, dining and kitchen spaces can have many benefits. But there are also disadvantages to consider.

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