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Top tips for new build homes property marketing

The way we house people in the United Kingdom has changed over the last 50 years. To keep up with the demand for high quality, affordable housing, we now build ‘developments’ more than single family homes. These can be anything from just a handful of houses to large-scale new build estates of upwards of 150 homes – almost like a new village, and with it, shops, services and schools to provide for the new population.

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How to reduce your home’s carbon emissions

The UK is currently working towards a target of net-zero emissions by 2050 and around 22% of the country’s carbon emissions currently come from our homes, including heating, lighting and appliances, so this is a great place to start. We all have a part to play and the good news is that there are many things we can do to lower our household emissions, so here are a few simple tips which can add up to a big difference.

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How to maximise your property photography

Phil Stones is Fourwalls’ Regional Property Manager for the north of England and has been with Fourwalls since 2019. We’ve asked Phil to talk us through how he makes the most of every photography appointment, from setting the scene to changing up the angles. This is the first blog in our new ‘Ask the Expert’ series, where we showcase property industry knowledge, expert advice and insider tips from our team.

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Videography is the next big thing in selling homes

Property videography is a powerful tool for selling homes. Slick, expertly-shot video is a great way to draw attention to property listings – particularly as most house sales now begin with an online search. Powerful visuals are the key to standing out from a crowded market of estate agents, helping to catch the eye of potential buyers and generate more leads.

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Five of the best: ways to add value to your home in the garden

It’s no secret that us Brits love spending time in the garden. You only have to look at the proliferation of garden centres up and down the land to understand our obsession with making the most of our outside space. But did you know that having a garden, or even a terrace, can add significant value to your home when it comes to selling? To maximise your return, we’re sharing all the ways you can add more value by making some big and small changes to the garden.

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5 top tips for your home extension

Choosing to extend your home is more popular than ever and it can be the perfect way to gain extra space without the upheaval of relocating. Extending your property gives you the chance to tailor it to your needs and boost its value. To ensure you’re ready for the building work ahead, we’ve put together a few tips.

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Launching our brand-new tailored energy consultancy

We’re all doing our bit to reduce our energy consumption, in the face of the cost-of-living crisis and ongoing worries about the state of the world’s climate. We’ve noticed this ever-growing demand to cut consumption, improve the efficiency of the nation’s buildings and reduce our collective carbon footprint – across both residential homes and, increasingly, commercial buildings too.

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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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