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Nine Things You Can Do in October that Covid-19 Can’t Stop.

In this three-minute read, we look at ways to keep your body and mind active in October. 1 Plant some bulbs Bulbs are easy to plant, can go in either the ground or pots, require virtually no looking after and pack a colourful punch. What’s not to like? Plant daffodils, tulips and hyacinths for spring blooms and alliums and lilies for summer flowers. 2 Play conkers Every October, thousands of...

Seven Ways to Deal with Nightmare Tenants

In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can manage tenants who are noisy, aggressive or destructive. Let’s start with the good news: the vast majority of tenants pay their rent on time and cause their landlords very little, if any, grief. Now for the not so good news: a small percentage of tenants wreak havoc. They infuriate the neighbours, damage property and behave in a violent and...

What the Latest Housing Forecast Means for Buyers?

In this three-minute read, we look at the long-term forecasts for the housing market and what they mean if you’re thinking about moving. After one of the most unusual years on record for the housing industry, the latest market predictions from a major property chain make for interesting reading. Think back to March, when the housing industry screeched to a halt for more than seven weeks during...

Breaking News – Big boost for first-time buyers in Rayleigh & Hockley.

A two-minute read. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced yesterday afternoon that he would make the dream of buying a first home a more achievable reality for first-time buyers. The news came in a speech to the virtual Conservative conference. The PM claimed his Government would introduce fixed-rate long term mortgages which would see as many as 2 million first time buyers being able to...

If You Want to Move Rayleigh & Hockley by Christmas, Read This!…

A two-minute read. Sometimes we all must talk about things we feel uncomfortable discussing. It could be with a neighbour whose parking is driving you to distraction. Or your colleague who doesn’t know the meaning of leaving the work kitchen as they’d like to find it. Maybe it’s the sweat-inducing chat about the birds and the bees with your growing children. Whatever it is that makes...

Join the Fight Against Litter in Rayleigh & Hockley.

In this three-minute read, we look at how you can improve the local environment by joining the fight against litter. If the sight of discarded fag butts, empty bottles and plastic wrappers makes you see red, you’re not alone. Litter is an issue that frustrates and aggravates many people in the UK, and rightly so.  Not only is litter unsightly and expensive to remove (in 2017/18 keeping the...

Why Homeowners in Rayleigh & Hockley Need to Think About Gas Safety

In this two-minute read, we look at how you can keep your home and family safe as the weather turns colder. Next Monday (14th) sees the tenth annual Gas Safety Week begin. The awareness campaign is timed to get people thinking about and checking their gas appliances as the autumn starts to take hold. Gas Safety Week’s goal is to raise awareness among homeowners about the crucial importance of...

An Important Evictions Update for Landlords in Rayleigh & Hockley

A 60-second update. Yesterday the Government made changes to the six-month eviction notice periods law which were introduced in a bid to stop people being evicted from their homes due to the impact Covid-19 is having on their finances. This means the new, longer notice periods will run from today, 29th August until 31st March. However, there are several instances where shorter notice periods can...

Six Ways Homeowner in Rayleigh & Hockley Can Spot a Legal Eagle From a Tired Turkey

In this three-minute read, we share the things you should look for when instructing a solicitor to do the legal work when selling or buying a home. When you are selling a home, you have two crucial decisions to make. Firstly, choosing the right estate agent to sell your home is often the difference between getting a good deal or ending up with no deal. Secondly, selecting the right conveyancing...

Warning – Look Out for the Phone Criminals Targeting Rayleigh & Hockley.

In this two-minute read, we look at the despicable criminals targeting people's phones in Rayleigh & Hockley and what we can do to stop them. Do you know your fishing from your phishing? While one is a gentle pastime popular among millions, the other according to Wikipedia, is this: Phishing is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information or data, such as usernames, passwords, and...

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