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A woman sitting on a laptop by a sunny window
February 9th 2023
With the current cost-of-living crisis and ongoing climate concerns, having an energy efficient home is a big priority for buyers. Here’s a list of things you can do to make your home more green, from small jobs to big projects.
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Jimi Epps raising money for Haven House by competing in RideLondon
February 6th 2023
Our Operations Director Jimi Epps is competing in the RideLondon - Essex 100 to raise money for the charity Haven House.
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January 30th 2023
With January behind us and the new year well and truly here, there’s no better time to start thinking about selling your property. Here are some reasons why February is one of the best months to sell your property.
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January 24th 2023
The past couple of years has seen demand for rentals increase significantly, and it’s only going to continue rising in 2023. While this means there is a wider variety of tenants on the market, there are still certain tastes and trends that landlords should keep an eye on.
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January 17th 2023
After the lull of Christmas, January is one of the busiest times of year for property sales. Many buyers take the new year as an opportunity to look for a new home. If you want to get on top of the renewed buyer interest and get your home sold quickly, it’s vital that you list your property as early as you can in the new year to take advantage.
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A row of houses with solar panels on their rooves
January 10th 2023
As the market shifts back into gear for the new year, you might be starting your search for a new home. One option to consider is purchasing a new build property.
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A person's hands on a radiator
January 6th 2023
Letting your property is a challenge at all times of the year, but it is particularly difficult over winter. As well as a potential decrease in tenant demand, cold weather also raises potential maintenance issues that you’ll need to keep on top of. Here are our tips for attracting the best tenants during this winter period.
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Houses behind a tree line with text saying 'We will donate £25 to Haven House for every goal scored by England during the FIFA 2022 Qatar World Cup'
November 18th 2022
We will donate £25 to Haven House for every goal scored by England during the World Cup
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October 31st 2022
A big thank you to everyone who took part in our Halloween Pumpkin Trail last week!
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Loughton Halloween Pumpkin Trail with cartoon pumpkins
October 24th 2022
Looking for something to do this October Half Term? Why not come down & take part in the Loughton Halloween Pumpkin Trail!
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Couple discussing finances with a broker
October 3rd 2022
You may have seen a number of headlines over the past week around mortgages and interest rates, designed to get a reaction from readers. But what should you do?
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Family home
October 1st 2022
The chancellor has unveiled in this morning’s mini-budget that there will be a permanent cut to stamp duty taking effect immediately, as of Friday 23rd September 2022.  The cut is set to save home buyers thousands, with the aim to help encourage economic growth by allowing more people to move property and get more first-time buyers on the housing ladder.
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