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The first week of Estate Agents being allowed to conduct house viewings has been a real eye opener, with the level of buyer activity much higher than anticipated which hopefully bodes well for a quick bounce back in the house market. No doubt there will be some readers who… Read More
22/05/2020
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  • Categories: economy, Financial, House Market, property
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Preview Property For Sale Finchampstead

WELLINGTONIA AVENUE PROPERTY FOR SALE FINCHAMPSTEAD
We are pleased to bring you a preview of this property in Wellingtonia Avenue, which is due to go to the open market soon at a guide price around £1,500,000. Wellingtonia Avenue is a sought after area on the cusp of Crowthorne / Finchampstead in Berkshire. Take A Video… Read More
22/05/2020
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  • Categories: home, house hunting, House Market, outdoor life, property
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10 Ways Working Parents can Stay Sane Right Now

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Homeschooling while working can really ramp up the stress levels. Claire Spreadbury asks the experts for some advice. If you’re a working parent, life might feel increasingly tough at the moment. Being furloughed undoubtedly comes with its own set of problems, but when you’re expected to work normally, while… Read More
19/05/2020
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  • Categories: lifestyle
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6 Easy DIY Projects to Bring New Life into Your Home

From chalk paint effects, transforming tiles and display ideas, Sam Wylie-Harris suggests some quick and clever revamps. Decorating projects are usually something many of us put off, or happily call in the professionals for. But in these unprecedented times, lockdown has launched a determined army of DIY enthusiasts ready… Read More
19/05/2020
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  • Categories: Interior Design, lifestyle
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Children’s Gardening Books to Inspire Young Growers

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As National Children’s Gardening Week approaches, captivate your children with a crop of gardening books aimed at the young. When the contents of the sandpit are all over the patio, the trampoline has lost its bounce and the little ones are short of something to do, there’s a plethora… Read More
19/05/2020
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  • Categories: lifestyle, outdoor life
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McCarthy Holden COVID secure procedures.

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This is an overview of procedures that are required to be completed by all staff, owners and viewers and has been produced after a COVID secure risk assessment. If anyone would like a copy of our risk assessment please email: sholden@mccarthyholden.co.uk Offices: Maximum 2 members of staff per office… Read More
15/05/2020
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  • Categories: COVID secure policies, Regulations
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Moving On During Covid-19

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The prospect of house sales in the short to medium terms is relatively easy to judge, because we are working with house buyers and sellers alike every day, so their motivations and the drivers of the market conditions are there for us to interpret. Much harder is the outlook… Read More
13/05/2020
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  • Categories: home, House Market, New Homes, property
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Electrical Regulations 2020 for Private Rental Sector

The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020:
Essential excerpts: This legislation imposes duties on landlords to have an electrical installation inspection and test, carried out by a qualified person, at least every 5 years. Other duties include: i) Obtain a report from person conducting the inspection and supply this report to the tenant within 28 days… Read More
06/05/2020
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  • Categories: Landlords, Regulations, Rental Property
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8 Top Tips to Make the Most of Your Lighting

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If you’re in need of a fresh fix, here’s how to light up your world in lockdown, says Sam Wylie-Harris. Lighting in the home is really important, especially right now, when so many of us are spending twice as much time inside. While some of us will have switched… Read More
22/04/2020
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  • Categories: Interior Design, lifestyle
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Which are the Best Antiviral Herbs to Grow at Home?

WHICH ARE THE BEST ANTIVIRAL HERBS TO GROW AT HOME?
Herbalist Lucy Jones leafs through 5 of the best antiviral herbs to boost wellbeing through lockdown and beyond. Medicinal herbalist and grower Lucy Jones believes in the powers of antiviral herbs and how they can play a positive role in helping to maintain our wellbeing in lockdown and beyond…. Read More
22/04/2020
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  • Categories: Environment, garden design, lifestyle
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