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What’s stopping YOU from moving?

I want to know! Check out my poll

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Loft invaders – extension progress

I thought my house was going to collapse yesterday.  It sounded like a massive drill was going through the core of the house.  As it happened it was only new steel frames going in, a few roof tiles being taken off, and the loft being stripped out ready for the new structure.  That’s progress … Share … Continue reading

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What will get the property market moving?

Frustration in the property market is at an all time high. Can you help us in finding out why people can’t get on, or move up, the property ladder, by answering our simple questionnaire below.  Only one answer is required! Closing date: Wednesday, 27 July.  Thanks for your help!

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Ten Top Property Tips for selling your home in hard times

Hard times demand desperate measures! Read my 10 Top Property Tips on how to sell in a particularly tough market. Julie Healy, Head of Marketing at Callaways Estate & Lettings, says, “When we need to move, we need to make the most of our property’s best features, maximizing the sense of space and light, and presenting … Continue reading

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Extension’s building…

And so our extension keeps building.  Another week of fine weather and our builder is ploughing on with the brick-works and super-structure.  This weekend we’re going to look at flooring, because it won’t be long before this part of the project will be ready to go.

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Rottingdean – beach-huts

Our family had a beach hut on Rottingdean sea-front for many years.  It was a place for the family to gather, whatever the weather, to enjoy each others’ company, laze about talking to our ‘neighbours’, crowd the promenade with push-chairs, trikes, bikes, buckets and spades, sun-loungers, footballs and cricket bats. I have very fond memories of those … Continue reading

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New Build – learning ‘on the job’

Some years ago I attended an NHBC course on Basic House Bukding Construction – it’s seeing me in good stead for our own house extension.

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Cavity walls shape our extension

Into our third week, and the construction of the shell of our extension and load-bearing walls has begun! We have three bricklayers on site at the moment, and the progress is amazing.  I am in awe of the symmetry of their brick-laying – what an art … Our extension has cavity walls (facing brick on … Continue reading

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Landlords approve ‘Strictly Lets’

Callaways Lettings Agency’s ‘Strictly Lets’ is over two years old now – and we’re getting some really positive feedback. ‘Strictly Lets’ keeps Callaways landlords informed of current and new lettings legislation.   There are many ‘trip-ups’ in the legislation if you don’t know what you’re doing – and fines can be serious if you break the law.  Take a look … Continue reading

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Extension’s building …

It’s just over two weeks since the builders invaded our space.  We’re seeing real progress:  check out the photos!  

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