Advice
Tommy Walsh’s Cleaning Tips
July 12th 2011
A third of us (34%) spend at least an hour a day doing household chores, and we’re spending an average of 8 hours and 44 minutes a week getting the DIY done...
HOMES24.CO.UK Exciting Features and Tools Grow
April 8th 2011
Homes24.co.uk, the property channel of Archant, the UK's largest independently owned regional media businesses, and publisher of the Archant Life magazines, has had a strong reaction from users since re-launching last month.
Belvoir Hitchin presents expert forum on property investment
March 15th 2011
Two of the UK’s leading experts in the fields of both property and investment will be in Hertfordshire on March 17th to highlight the current opportunities for buy- to- let investors.
Extending or remodelling your home: Some points to consider.
February 2nd 2011
Your life changes year to year and at some point you will probably think about moving house but perhaps it is time to think about extending or remodelling your home instead.
2010 Prime COuntry Houses-A Tale of Two Markets
January 15th 2011
During 2010 prices in the prime country house market continued to rise, this is mainly due to a shift from UK buyers to international buyers. For those hoping to find their dream country estate in the Home Counties...
Don’t let the cold weather bite!
December 2nd 2010
The record low temperatures reported across the UK for November are an early indication of the long and extremely cold months ahead.
Building Surveys and the importance of them
November 8th 2010
Recent surveys have determined that around 80% of home buyers don’t organise a Building Survey when acquiring a property. This is a very worrying statistic for what is most people’s most significant investment in their life time.
Harrods Estates launches ‘KIRSTY AND PHIL’ property service in the Home Counties
October 25th 2010
Harrods Estates is launching a new way for customers to find their dream home in the Home Counties. The discreet bespoke service helps clients throughout the whole home buying process from the initial search to contract exchange and completion.
Insulation – it could be FREE!
October 3rd 2010
A commonly-held misconception is that insulating a home is a costly process. However, the National Insulation Association (NIA) reveals the truth about how inexpensive it can be and how quickly insulation can pay for itself.
Sunny Brits install solar panels to cut fuel bills
September 26th 2010
OPTIMISTIC Brits are fitting solar panels in the hope of a hot summer in 2011, say energy efficiency experts.
NIA warns householders not to delay on insulating
August 29th 2010
Improving your home’s energy efficiency is a sure way to reduce bills and now is the time to address this before the cold weather returns.
Why choosing the wrong solicitor could seriously damage your wealth
August 10th 2010
Well known Radlett Estate Agent, Barry Allsuch tells how a motley bunch of below par conveyancing solicitors have conspired to wreak havoc amongst unsuspecting buyers and sellers.
Tips for selling your house this summer
August 6th 2010
For home sellers in the next few weeks, the number of people wanting to view properties will decrease. Hertfordshire Life has put together our top 10 tips of how to make your property stand out from the crowd
The best ways to increase the value of your home
July 12th 2010
New Survey reveals how Home Owners can add over £100,000 to the value of their home.
Handelsbanken offer fresh approach to Mortgages
June 22nd 2010
Swedish bank offers a flexible and innovative approach to mortgages....
Market conditions create new lettings opportunities in Harpenden
May 7th 2010
As the sales market continues to perform strongly in Harpenden properties to let remain in high demand and rents look set to increase, according to a leading estate agency.
New guidelines for Chilterns homes
April 29th 2010
BIGGER gutters and larger drainpipes should be incorporated into new houses to counter the predicted effects of climate change, according to advice in a newly published guide to building in the Chilterns.
Getting on the property ladder with help from mum and dad
April 22nd 2010
EMPTY nesters looking for a reasonable return on savings can reap six per cent interest by helping offspring get onto the property ladder.
Berkhamsted Property Sales Insight
April 8th 2010
Chris Moorhouse, head of Knight Frank's Berkhamsted office, discusses the local property market and what the next few months might have in store
Urges and low rates
March 23rd 2010
SCARCITY of supply along with the urge to move and low interest rates will fuel the market in the spring, says Mark Rimell at Strutt & Parker’s St Albans office, although he fears some of the steam will be lost in the run-up to the election
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