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Tips For Moving In With Your Partner

By Guest Contributor Stephanie James

So after going back and forth between each other’s home, you and your partner have decided to give
cohabitation a go and move in together! However, before you dive right into this exciting time, make
sure you follow the below steps, and have a few important conversations before committing. Moving in
with your partner quickly becomes survival of the fittest of relationships; only the strongest will survive. Do you have what it takes? Check out some helpful tips outlined below!

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UK Readers: Replacing The Windows Of A Listed Building

Window replacement is something that needs to be considered extremely carefully in relation to any type of building. This is even more so the case when it comes to a listed building. If you do not consider your window replacement with great care you can actually end up causing more harm to the building than good. After all, listed buildings play an extremely pivotal role when it comes to cultural heritage in the United Kingdom and they can’t exactly be replaced if something goes wrong. If you find yourself restoring a listed building in the UK, use the advice provided in this article before you go ahead and have the windows replaced.

For readers in the United States wondering what a listed building is? A building is “listed” when it is of special architectural or historic interest considered to be of national importance and therefore worth protecting. As the term implies, a listed building is actually added to a list: the National Heritage List for England.

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Get Your Property Ready For a Quick Sale

There are three very simple things you can do to prepare your property for a quick sale. In this article, we’re going to look at what they are and how they can help you sell your property faster.

The first thing to consider when looking to get your property ready for a quick sale is the all important “first impression.”

The first impression your property creates is fundamental to appealing to the potential buyer’s gut instinct.  This first few seconds are critical as it frames the entire home viewing experience. Just like when you meet someone new you may not be able to help but subconsciously assess them and this first impression could possibly set the scene for the rest of your interactions.

It’s no secret that when selling a house first impressions are critical, but so many property owners overlook the basics and don’t look at their property with a pair of “fresh eyes,” meaning, in our case, the eyes of the buyer. For instance, you may have become resigned to the fact the address number on your door hangs at a crooked angle, but a buyer might spot this and feel the property has not been well maintained and that will color the rest of that buyer’s tour through your home.

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Add Value To Any Property By Making It Greener

Green, eco-friendly, and sustainability are all essential in just about every product in 2019, but especially when it comes to real estate. As consumers become more aware of the impact that sustainability is having on the environment, they will start to demand greener products, and homes are no exception. With that in mind, if you want to be able to sell your home in the coming year you should learn how to make it greener. Find out more about your home going green and being self-sufficient below.

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