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Seven Ways to Make a Tenant Feel at Home
In this three-minute read, we look at a new report that outlines how Hertford landlords can build a long and prosperous partnership with their tenant. What’s the secret to a successful tenant/landlord relationship? It’s a question that has vexed property gurus through the ages, but now the University of Stirling thinks it has the answer. A new report from the university, Making a Home in the Private …
Three Stories to Get You in the Mood for Valentine’s D...
In this two-minute read, we share three stories that shine a light on affairs of the heart in the lead up to Valentine’s Day on Sunday. Lockdown celebrations One thing star-crossed lovers in Hertford don’t have to worry about this Valentine’s Day is bagging a reservation at a candle-lit restaurant. In “normal times”, even the most mediocre eatery is booked solid on 14 February, but …
7 Reasons to be Hopeful this Year
A 60-second speed read. The past 12 months have been a Mount Everest like challenge for most of us. But hope is on the horizon. Here are seven reasons to stay optimistic in 2021. The vaccine rollout continues to gather pace and is vaccinating millions. Several animal species are expected to be saved from extinction. More governments across the globe are committing to cutting …
How to Protect Yourself from Bogus Landlords
In this three-minute read, we explain how renters can avoid getting ripped off by fake landlords. Renters in Hertford should be on their guard against fraudsters using Covid-19 as a cover to swindle people out of their hard-earned cash. Rental fraud is not a new scam – Action Fraud, the UK’s reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, has been warning about it for years. However, …
Three Good Reasons to Talk about Mental Health This Fr...
In this three-minute read, we look at some of the positive initiatives inspired by Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Mental health used to be a taboo subject, but thankfully things are changing. This week was Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and up and down the country, people found interesting ways to engage with young people about the issue. The week’s theme was ‘expressing yourself’ …
It’s Children’s Mental Health Week in Hertford
In this 60 second speed read we show our support for a vitally important project which comes with Royal approval. Children’s Mental Health Week (CMHW) is running from Monday 1 to Sunday 7 February. The project’s patron, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, launched the event with a special video message. The Duchess is a passionate supporter of children’s mental health and spoke about the …
Seven Reasons Why People in Hertford Are Moving This Y...
In this two-minute read, we look at seven reasons people in Hertford are upping sticks and moving out, on, and upwards. Over the years, we’ve helped hundreds of people across Hertford move home successfully. The reasons why people move are varied, but in our experience, they tend to be one of the seven ‘L’s. What are the seven ‘L’s? Fear not, dear reader, because …
The Top Ten Board Games People are Buying in Lockdown
A 60-second speed read on the games people are playing in lockdown. One of the few positives of the lockdowns has been that families living in the same home have spent more quality time together. This ‘together time’ has seen a surge in the number of board games sold. Amazon has just released the top ten games that families across Hertford and the UK …
Top Tips for First-Time Landlords in Hertford
In this three-minute read, we share five top tips if you’re thinking about renting out your property for the first time. Deciding to become a landlord is a big step. It can be both exciting and daunting. Here at Abel, we’ve got some tips on what you need to think about when renting out a property so you can make your first venture a …
A Top Ten of Uplifting Songs for People in Hertford
In this 60-second speed read, we share ten tunes to put a spring in your step despite what’s going on in the world. What do you get when you cross a fashion magazine with a scientist? And no this isn’t a joke from an open mic Zoom night at your local comedy club. Vogue Magazine reported back in the first lockdown that a neuroscientist, …
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