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  Estate agent fees are one of the biggest costs to consider when selling a property. If you’re planning to sell your home, understanding how much estate agents charge, what their fees include and how to negotiate can save you…

There was a time when landscaping was a nice-to-have. Something you sorted after the sale. A vague line in the particulars that said “well-maintained garden” and left everyone to imagine the rest. That has changed. Buyers at the premium end…

Gazumping is when a seller accepts a higher offer from a new buyer after already agreeing to sell the property to you. It is legal in England and Wales, because an accepted offer is not legally binding until contracts are…

You can legally avoid or reduce inheritance tax (IHT) by using your allowances, leaving your estate to a spouse or civil partner, giving gifts early, leaving at least 10% of your estate to charity and using trusts or life insurance…

Photo by Collins independant on Unsplash Chain free means a property sale does not depend on any other property transaction. When a listing says “chain free”, the seller has no onward purchase to complete first, so nobody above them can…

Fire safety is rightly treated as a compliance priority by property owners, landlords, managing agents, facilities managers and businesses. There is a widespread understanding of the importance of fire safety in terms of legal compliance, and the regulatory obligations required in managing a residential property or commercial premises. But focusing solely…

An outdoor kitchen transforms how a garden is used. When cooking happens outside, the person preparing the food stays with their guests rather than disappearing into the house. The patio becomes a room rather than an extension of the back…

Executors selling a probate property in Scotland have more than one route open to them, and the right choice depends on the estate itself, the beneficiaries and the condition of the house. Once confirmation has been granted, the home can…

There are lots of health and safety rules surrounding the use of ladders, but strictly speaking, these only come into play if you’re using a ladder in the workplace. Obviously, if you’re just using a ladder…

Bathroom storage affects how the room looks and how well it works day to day. Without enough of it, toiletries, towels and everyday essentials end up on worktops and floors. Too much of it, especially oversized cabinets, can make a…