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These are the top interiors trends for 2023

While we’re big proponents of lasting quality, there is certainly space in interior design for trends: to keep our houses looking fresh and modern, to breathe new life into our homes. We’ve rounded up the top interiors trends for 2023 in this blog, with something that will hopefully suit all tastes.

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Five of the best… ways to save money on your renovation

Over the past few years, for various reasons, the price of building materials has soared and with it, the price of renovating a home. Now that we are in the midst of a ‘cost of living’ crisis, people are turning to cheaper methods for renovation – or putting the big jobs off entirely.

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Property Reels

Property marketing has changed drastically in the last two years. Estate agents are incorporating more video content into the marketing of their properties along with the use of, the more traditional, photographic approach.

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What happens during an EPC?

what happens during an epc appointment? What is an EPC? EPC stands for Energy Performance Certificate. It is a legal document providing an overview of

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Our best photography of 2021

To celebrate our photographer’s best bits we run a monthly photography competition, imaginatively called Photo of the Month, where we pit a selection of the month’s best shots against each other. It’s done anonymously and is voted on by our staff, who are fierce but fair critics! Not only does it celebrate our photographers’ collective talents, it also promotes competition and keeps our team striving for greatness with each and every shot. 

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Do Listed Buildings Require An EPC?

In recent years, the British government has embarked on a concerted effort to improve the energy efficiency of our homes. Using grants for insulation and ‘greener’ energy sources, our housing stock is, gradually, being brought up to a higher standard which has benefits to both the environment and our wallets: increased energy efficiency means lower emissions and a smaller carbon footprint, as well as lower energy bills and more comfortable living environments.

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How To Prepare Your Home For Property Marketing Services

There’s a lot that goes into our property marketing behind the scenes, from clever camera angles to post-production editing to remove anything from cloudy skies to errant wheelie bins. When you book an appointment with us you’ll be sent guidance on how to prepare your property for our operator’s arrival — anything from putting away the bins to giving the place a good clean — but if you want to get a good idea of what to expect, take a look at this blog.

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5 Ways To Improve Your Home On A Budget

If your house is on the market, you’ll want to ensure it’s looking spick and span for professional photography and viewings with prospective buyers. It’s possible to add several thousands of pounds to the asking price of your home by making a few small tweaks – so why not give it ago?

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Be there without being there with Virtual View

Since March 2020 the country has operated in a markedly different way to pre-coronavirus times. The global pandemic has resulted in many changes, but, with the exception of the very first few, fraught months during the original lockdown, we’ve continued to offer our property marketing services throughout, while of course respecting and following government guidelines to the letter to protect both our team and clients. Far from a stagnant market, house sales have boomed as people wake up to the realities of living in crowded cities, or, conversely, being far away from the amenities that they may have previously taken for granted.

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