Author: Jack Shackleton
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How Much Do Loft Conversions Actually Cost in the UK?
Loft conversions seem like magic. All that cold, dusty space transformed into warmth and cosiness. And – whisper it – adding value to your property. Now for the reality check. Loft conversions are expensive. And disruptive. But mostly, they’re expensive. But how expensive? Like most building work, it depends hugely on the property. The only…
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How To Divide a Room in Two
Ok, it’s decision time. The kids are now too old to share a bunk bed. They’re certainly too old to share a room. One of them is a maniac, and the other is worse. They need their own space. So now what? Move house? Or… that bedroom is looking quite roomy, isn’t it? Could it…
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How Much Does Self Storage Cost?
The average annual cost of self storage in the UK is £26.23 per square foot, according to the Self Storage Association UK (SSA). The average rent for a 100 square foot room is £54 per week. The cost of storage varies due to three main factors: I’ll take you through them in turn. Price of…
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Should I make my AirBnB listing pet-friendly?
In most cases: yes. You can increase your AirBnB revenue by 11% by allowing pets. But there are some exceptions. And it can be fairly marginal. Certainly it’s not as huge as adding a hot tub. But common sense says that accepting people with dogs increases your income – and the numbers back it up….
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The Interesting Guide to Gutter-Cleaning
You’ve been putting it off, haven’t you. The gutters. A candidate for least-glamorous job on a house, but unfortunately you just have to do it. Why? Because if you don’t, your house will literally rot to pieces. Ok, that’s a bit strong. But it’s also true. If you don’t get the gutters cleaned, the water…
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Cost of International Removals & Shipping from the UK
Moving the contents of a 3-bed house from the UK costs £5,200 to £9,400. For smaller moves and nearer locations you may pay as little as £750. For a long-distance move of a 4-bed house it can be as much as £12,300. I’ve given a range for a reason. There is no exact price for…
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Cost of New Windows in the UK
Windows are like unicorns. Everybody knows what they look like. They know that they’re expensive. But the rest is a mystery. The cost, in particular. I’m going to say it loud and clear: there is no ‘going rate’ for windows. In my research for this, I’ve read a hundred websites, forums, and personal accounts. There…
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What is FENSA and how does it work?
FENSA is a scheme that regulates window and door installation. Specifically, it’s what’s known as a ‘competent persons scheme’. These are authorised by the government. In Fensa’s case, it works like this: The key point of a competent building scheme is that it avoids a separate building inspection. It’s faster, while also protecting the consumer…
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Does a hot tub increase your AirBnB income?
In a word: yes. Getting a hot tub can increase your AirBnB income by 40% on average. In fact, I was surprised how dramatic the effect was. However, it does depend on location. Some areas saw as much as a 77% increase. One was down 1%. But the general trend is indisputably up. How do I…
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Best School Finder Tool for the UK
So you’re moving house to be near a good school, are you? Clever. Best crack out the spreadsheet and start banging in Ofsted data. Or, actually, don’t. You see, all the really clever parents have outsourced the data entry. They’ve turned the country into a blinking mass of targets (schools) and they’ve locked on with…
