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The Hard Truth About Southampton’s Young: Where Do They Live and What Does the Future Hold?

It’s no secret that the younger generation in Southampton is finding it tough to get onto the property ladder.

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Is Autumn a Good Time to House Hunt?

Probably the best reason for house hunting in the autumn is that many people don’t. So the market tends to be less frantic.

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Cuckooing: What Is It? And Why Is It a Threat to Southampton Landlords

Cuckooing is a heartless crime that puts your tenant’s wellbeing at risk and leaves you, as the landlord, facing an array of legal issues.

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Three Reasons to Be Cheerful This Autumn 

Autumn and winter bring their joys, and there’s plenty to look forward to as we enter the final three months of 2024.

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1 in 7.6 Southampton Home Sellers Lower Their Asking Price Every Month

Many homeowners who have been on the market for a while find themselves needing to reduce their asking prices to attract buyers.

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Why It’s a Bad Idea for Southampton Sellers to Spy on Property Viewings

In the past decade, millions of Brits have snapped up home tech gadgets to monitor their kids, cats, dogs and deliveries. About one in five homes has a doorbell camera, while thousands more have pet CCTV or video baby monitors.

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Five Steps to Prepare Your Southampton Property for New Tenants 

Welcoming a new tenant can be exciting for landlords, but it also requires careful preparation to ensure a smooth transition.

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Dopamine Décor: The Secret to Creating a Happier Home

With the days getting shorter and colder, dopamine décor could be just the thing you need to lift your mood during the darker months.

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13,824 Southampton Homeowners Fallen Foul of Estate Agents ‘Overvaluing’ in Last 5 Years

If you’ve ever considered selling your Southampton home, you may have felt the temptation to list it at a higher price, hoping for a bigger payday.

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How to Calculate the Value of Renovating Your Southampton Home

To renovate or not to renovate? It’s a common property dilemma to which there isn’t a straightforward answer.

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Five Tips for Southampton Landlords Buying a Doer-Upper

When considering the purchase of a ‘doer-upper’, landlords are often faced with a Shakespearean (ish) question: “To buy, or not to buy?”

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What the Renters’ Rights Bill Means for Southampton Landlords

The Renters’ Rights Bill, recently announced by the Labour Government, introduces sweeping changes to the private rental sector in England.

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