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  In these difficult economic times, one way of introducing an income from your home, is to consider having a lodger.  You can receive up to £4,250 a year, tax free (£2,125 if letting jointly), under the Government’s ‘Rent a Room Scheme’. The ‘Rent a Room Scheme’,...

  Question:  How does one ensure that the garden is sunny, when house hunting? Answer:  When deciding to buy a home, never forget to bring a compass with you to assess the amount and timing of sunlight in the garden, in case the sun is not shining...

  Question:  When there is a dispute with a neighbour, should a Vendor advise the Buyers, or say nothing? Answer: It is advisable to endeavour to resolve any neighbour disputes, whether it is in regard to the building of a brick boundary wall, fence repairs, or tree...

If you are looking at a simple way, of making your home more attractive to today’s buyer, consider a kitchen garden, as a selling feature, even for luxury homes and well-to-do families. With the rising cost of food, planting your own vegetables and fruit, not only...

Home owners, deciding to introduce a pet to the home, should not take the decision lightly.  Pets can have a big impact on the fabric of the home and ultimately, the value, when you come to sell. It is easy to focus on the positive side...