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What the new electrical safety proposals mean to landl...
After years in the pipeline, new electrical safety standards for private rental properties are expected to come into force on 1st July, the legislation is likely to get the green light in the House of Commons and the House of Lords in the coming weeks… What will the new rules mean? Currently, landlords are obligated to keep the electrics in their properties in good …
By Royal Appointment in Hertford – Homes comfort...
Close your eyes and imagine the palace of your dreams. On second thoughts, don’t close your eyes because you won’t be able to read the rest of this article. That’s better. Right then, when you think of palaces the one which springs to mind for many people in the UK, and indeed the World, is Buckingham Palace. Truly a place fit for a Queen. …
How to avoid a DIY disaster in Hertford!
The Do it Yourself industry in the UK is valued at around £7billion a year. But according to a survey from consumer champion Which? DIYers are worth considerably more to tradespeople who are called in to rectify and repair some of the calamities left behind by household ‘Have a go’ heroes. Check out these horror shows as reported by Which? Trusted Traders. Plumbing the …
Ten simple things you can do in Hertford to celebrate ...
Monday 17 February is recognised as Random Act of Kindness Day. It’s a chance to do something positive, and what’s not to like about that? Its origins are in America, but the feelgood factor has spread much further afield and has made its way to Hertford! And it doesn’t have to be grand gestures because when it comes to paying it forward, small things …
Revealed – The Love / Hate Relationship People H...
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and with romance in the air, we thought we’d share what makes people in Hertford love their homes. According to a news article based around a national survey by a conveyancing company, here are the top three things people loved most about the homes they bought. And in our experience, people in Hertford get passionate about the …
Ways to stop wasting your money in Hertford!
“What a waste of money.” It’s something we’ve all heard someone say. And if we’re honest with ourselves, something we’ve all done at some point. Buying that jumper that never saw the light of day. The gym membership that got about as much use as a sun lounger in Antarctica. Or forgetting you were subscribed to that ‘it’ll change my life’ monthly service you …
What will Hertford homes look like in 2030?!
Back in 1989 the BBC technology show Tomorrow’s World looked at what the average UK home of 2020 would look like. Its predictions were hit and miss, but they did forecast technology would play a huge part in how we lived. They said we’d be able to control our lighting, music and heating by voice commands (Alexa, Google Assistant, etc.). That our homes would …
Beat the bluest of Monday’s with Abel!
Bob Geldof KBE sung about his dislike for Mondays in the classic Boomtown Rats’ hit. It’s safe to say then, that Bob REALLY wouldn’t like Monday 20 January. Psychologist Dr Cliff Arnall has identified the date as being the most depressing day of the year. And here’s why Dr Arnall came to his conclusion. The weather this time of year is usually rubbish. The …
Busting the January Property Market Myth in Hertford
In this 90-second read, we reveal why there’s a lot more happening in January than new diets, broken resolutions and returning to normality. “Nothing happens in January, does it?” It’s a question we hear a lot from homeowners in Hertford who are thinking of selling but considering putting things off until spring. While that statement might be true about the number of events on …
Our free gift to Hertford this Christmas!
Breaking news ……We’ve teamed up with a children’s author and are giving away digital versions of his fast-selling book, Spot the Different. Jerry Lyons originally wrote the book for his seven-year-old daughter as a bedtime story to show that being different is something to be proud of and to embrace. It tells the story of a young girl called Lucy, who has is being …
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