MAGAZINELIFESTYLE SEPT 2022 NEWSPROPERTY HEATING MONEY TIPS WAYS TO SAVE MONEY ON YOUR HEATING WORLD GRATITUDE DAY FIND OUT ABOUT THE POWER OF BEING THANKFUL SEPTEMBER GARDENING PREPARE YOUR GARDEN FOR NEXT YEAR BACK TO SCHOOL GETTING YOUR KIDS READY TO GET BACK INTO ROUTINE YOUR AUTUMN HOME PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR AUTUMN
2 PROPERTY NEWS CONTENTS 2 74 16 COVER STORY LIFESTYLE PROPERTY Your Autumn Home Prepare your home for the autumn months Back to School Ensure your little ones get back into the school routine World Gratitude Day Express gratitude and bring change into your lifeOur latest instructions Take a look at a selection of our latest properties on the market 6 Autumn TV It’s a new tv series kind of autumn, we have the new series for you this September 24 About us Get to know us a little better and see why we are your agent of choice 28 Your home move Your guide to help you every step of the way on your home move 10 Monthly gardening Get ahead of your garden, ready for next year 14 SPORT BMW PGA Championships The European Tour’s flagship events starts this month 12 Save Money Top tips to help you save money now it’s time to turn the heating back on WELCOME TO THE SEPT ISSUE! Wow! What a summer we have had. The temperature records were broken again and again, and at points we were hotter than the Med! Now though, the weather is starting to turn, and Autumn is on its way. This month, with this in mind, we start looking at ways to get your home Autumn and Winter ready. On page 12, we have a guide on how to save money on your heating this year, while moving outside, we have our usual monthly gardening guide, full of jobs to get prepared for next WithSpring.thesummer coming to an end, it can only mean one thing: the start of a new school year. On pages 4 & 5, we have a guide to help your child settle back in, whether it’s their first year or third. Meanwhile, on pages 8 & 9, we look at nutritious school lunch ideas to keep your child happy and full during the days. With Autumn coming, we look at some of the hottest TV shows coming this month, and if you are after something on the silver screen, on page 13 we have you covered too.
DECLUTTER It’s likely you will have a lot of stuff just sitting around your home that you’ve completely forgotten about, and, more importantly, probably don’t even need any more. You can donate a lot of things to charity organisations, even furniture. Kitchen items, as well as those found in the kitchen cupboards, and clothes can also be given away to those more in need, including at food banks if you’re donating consumables. Getting rid of bric-a-brac and decluttering your home like this will create so much more room in your living space, allowing you to enjoy more space with which to be creative and/or include more important things, like additional furniture.
REDECORATE Because you’ll likely be spending a lot more time indoors during the autumn weeks, it might be time for a change of décor, which would provide your home with a fresh and new, seasonal feel. Subtle yellows, rich 13 Autumn Movie Previews Blockbusters to look out for in the cimena over the month
The sporting season is well and truly underway, and this month, the BMW PGA Championship tees off, and for all you golfing fans, on pages 14 & 15 we have the ultimate golfing guide. So, get cosy as the nights start to creep in, and enjoy this month’s magazine.
Summer will officially end on Friday 23rd of September, which, this year, will be the first day of autumn. Early to mid-September is when we will begin to feel the colder temperatures creeping in as we leave the summertime, and it will get nippy before you even know it. So, why not get ahead of the curve and start preparing your home for the autumn weeks now, rather than wait for the new season to take you by surprise? There are many tasks you can undertake to prepare your home for autumn.
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INSULATION According to various studies, it’s been determined that insulating your home well can significantly reduce your energy bills, particularly during the colder months with the increased usage of central heating. Insulating your external doors, and ensuring there is no draft coming through into the home, can mean less need for the heating to be on as high, and will also mean less loss of heat. Keyholes and letterboxes should also be dealt with to prevent air gaps, and any holes or openings leading to outside.
CLEANING Summer is the month when we are typically spending more time away from our homes, as we want to enjoy the warm weather as much as we can while it’s here and bask in the sunshine outside. So, the urgency to keep your home internally clean and as presentable as possible isn’t necessarily a thing yet, at least until the colder months arrive and you’ll be spending much more time indoors. But giving your home a deep clean now, ready for when autumn arrives, will save you a lot of time and hassle come late September. We suggest starting with the kitchen, as it’s perhaps the most complicated room for a deep clean when you consider the oven, which should also be cleaned thoroughly. If you have a fireplace, this should also get some cleaning attention.
benefits for plants. Getting your garden prepped for the colder months now, before the time comes when you’d much rather be snuggled up inside your warm home, would be a wise move. The Autumn also means the soil’s moist and has a warm texture, making it ideal conditions for any gardener. Cutting back perennials that have died down, dividing herbaceous perennials, making leaf mould, moving tender plants into a greenhouse or conservatory, and harvesting apples, pears, grapes and nuts, are all basic gardening tasks one should undertake in preparation for the colder months.
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Furthermore, a garden studio isn’t just for the summertime. If it’s insulated well, and keeps occupants nice and warm, an outside garden studio tailored for the colder temperatures is an ideal way to expand your living space and create more space in your home.
Autumn is on the horizon and the hot weather will soon be replaced with the cooler months of autumn oranges and deep red tones with earthy browns, for example, will bring out the essence of autumn really well. A new colour scheme in your home will help create a warming, homely environment, and one which will reflect nicely the aesthetics of the new season.
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WARMER LIGHTING Autumn will mean longer nights, so keeping your lighting low will be wise because it will create a calm feel for the longer evenings. More LED bulbs, and floor and table lights in your living space will help achieve this. A fireplace, likewise, can help provide warm lighting in your living space. Pendant lights can also help enhance your living space and provide warmth cosiness.and PREPARE GARDENTHE Autumn is the most optimum time of the year providesthegardenersforbecausecoolerweatherplentyof
A new school year does not just mean they are another year older, but can bring new qualifications to work towards, new lessons, new friends and new expectations to prepare for the future.
HOW YOU CAN HELP YOUR CHILDREN FIT BACK INTO SCHOOL LIFE
Take a few steps to think now about how you can help your little one get ready to return to school to make the tricky transition period as easy as possible for them.
COMMUNICATION IS KEY - SPEAK TO THEM
Many parents and carers may get stuck in an endless loop of attempting to tell how their little ones are feeling based on how they are acting. Taking notes of any slight change in behaviour, appetite or anything else, before heading onto the internet to browse through endless forums and advice pages to find out what they can mean, can be exhausting. There is a very easy get around for thisspeak to your child.
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Six entire weeks without homework, exams and stress is blissful.
However, all good things must end and soon it will be the time to get school clothes cleaned and ironed, head out to the shops to buy new stationary and just all round get ready to head back for another year of education. It can be a stressful and anxious time for children.
By opening up the conversation and just asking them how they are feeling ahead of the new school year, you will find out so Considermuch. sitting down with your child and ask them how they are feeling about going back to school for another year. Make sure this is not a grilling, as this may cause them to revert into their shell or not be completely truthful. Any issues they bring to the light can then be discussed and tackled together.
The joyous holidays will soon be over, so make sure you have your plans underway AFTER THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS
Children up and down the country will be experiencing a time of the year that will always be as popular as their birthday or Christmas - the school summer holidays.
Wake your child up at the time they will need to on a daily basis for school, get ready, have breakfast and get their bag packed before heading off to school. This will help you to iron out any issues that may potentially arise so they do not impact you on the big day.
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If no boundaries have been set throughout the six weeks, children will very quickly get used to late nights and sleeping in the following day.
There will regularly be discussions each year amongst the parents on these pages of what is needed and how they can prepare for the new year.
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For any children who are particularly anxious, you may even want to consider introducing some structure to your days to mirror what they can expect when they are at school. Regular times for lunch, quiet times in the afternoon or even set nap times for children of a certain age, can help them to become familiar with doing a certain activity each day at the same time.
If you have not received such a list, consider checking social media channels for any potential ‘parent group pages’ for your child’s respective school.
DO NOT FAIL TO PREPARE
While the summer holidays are designed to help children relax and have fun, do not forget that it will end one day. Try to have as much fun as you can but if you can begin to reintroduce a bit of structure to the day, particularly towards the end of the summer, then this will make a world of difference.
Suddenly, when they are expected to be awake, dressed and in school between 8am and 9am every morning, before being tucked into bed at a reasonable time ready for another big day, they may find this transition very hard.
Consider reintroducing bed times during the last week or two of the holiday and ensure your little ones wake up at a reasonable time.
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Towards the end of the summer you could even try out a complete test run of the school run routine.
Many schools will issue lists of uniform requirements and items children will need to take with them on their first day. Ensure you locate this list and work through it as early as possible. Leaving this to the last minute will add unnecessary stress on both yourself and your child.
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THE HOUSE OF THE DRAGON
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THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER Before Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings was the King of epic fantasy. The beloved J.R.R Tolkien epic was turned into three movies in the early 2000s starring Sir Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen and Elijah Wood, and a further three-part version of the Hobbit followed later. Tolkien expanded the LOTR universe with the Silmarillion, which told the earlier stories from Middle Earth. This eight-part series focuses on the earlier stories of Middle Earth and looks at the Second Age. It will show the forging of the Rings of Power, the rise of Sauron and the fall of the island kingdom of Numenor. It is the most expensive TV show ever made and stars Lenny Henry, Morfydd Clark and Robert Aramayo. There will be five seasons starting with this Theone.LordoftheRings:TheRingsofPowerstartsonthe2ndofSeptemberonAmazonPrimeVideo. It's the battle of two epicseries'fantasythisautumn
Two epic fantasy franchises go head-to-head this autumn. Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones are two of the most-beloved fantasy franchises of all time. Both started out as books before their rebirth on TV and the silver screen, and this year, they go into battle on the small screen.
The Game of Thrones prequel The House of the Dragon came out at the end of August on HBO Max and Sky Atlantic. It is a prequel series to the original Game of Thrones centering around the Targaryen family based on the 2018 novel Fire and Blood and is set 200-years before the events in Game of Thrones. In this new series we will see some of the Targaryen family members previously mentioned in the books and TV show and it will showcase the beginning of the fall for the whitehaired rulers of Westeros. A whole new cast will take over from the wellknown faces of GOT including Paddy Considine, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Milly Alcock, and Matt Smith from Dr Who fame.
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World Gratitude Day is on the 21st September this year, and for those who are new to this way of thinking, we have put together a short guide for you.
For those not familiar with the Laws of Attraction, basically, the thinking is that whatever you send out into the Universe you get back. So, if you have lots of negative thoughts and aren’t happy with the things you have in life that is what the Universe will send you back. One of the simplest ways to send out more positive energy and thus receive more positivity back from the Universe, is by expressing gratitude. Once you have harnessed the power of gratitude you can then move onto attempting to manifest new things into your world.
Manifestation is the act of creating things and attracting the things you want into your world. This could be a pay rise at work, or a new relationship, or a material object you have always wanted. By setting your mind on something specific, and it must be specific according to the experts, and then expressing gratitude to send out positive messages to the Universe, and having no doubts that you will get what you want, then surely it must happen. However, there is a caveat, there will still be hard work involved alongside the positivity and gratitude. For example, just wishing for a pay rise, while doing a poor job, won’t get you a pay rise.
WHAT IS GRATITUDE?
Science has shown that positive thinking really can change your mindset and the outside world for the better. One of the most important parts of positive thinking is gratitude. Gratitude simply means being thankful for the things you have. It can be something as small as being thankful for a kind gesture from someone, or something as big as being thankful that everyone in your family is healthy. By expressing gratitude, you are sending out positive energy to the Universe and as such receiving it back in kind.
WHAT IS MANIFESTATION?
HOW DOES GRATITUDE WORK?
Every evening, before bed, write down ten things you were grateful for that day. Take five minutes out in the middle of your day to remove Envisionstress.what you want and be very specific. If you find yourself thinking negatively, go somewhere quiet and recreate happy memories. To want something is not being selfish, it is natural. Express gratitude this September and change your life
An important way of keeping your child interested in their lunch, even without the over sugary and salty treats they may want, is to keep it Ifvaried.they open up their box or bag at lunch to be greeted with the same food every day, five days a week, then of course they will eventually get bored of it and will inevitably not eat it. Mix up what you pack for them, which can also be a great way of slowly introducing healthy foods for those who are not willing to give up their chocolate and crisps at first.
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Make sure whatever they are packing in their lunchboxes are good for them
Running around to get shirts ironed, a new pencil case of stationary put together and new school jumpers or blazers bought, then you may think about lunch.
It can be incredibly easy to let standards slip when putting together a packed lunch for your children to take to school.
KEEP IT VARIED
However, parents and carers will spend the summer with a thought at the back of their mind that they need to start planning for the big “return to school” rush that will inevitably come towards the end of August.
NUTRITIOUS SCHOOL LUNCH IDEAS
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Ensuring they are taking nutritious and tasty food with them to enjoy alongside their peers at the mid-point of their long day can have a number of benefits.
Children love the summer - not least because of the weeks and weeks they get to have without going to school.
Obviously eating well each day can help to improve the long term health of your child, while introducing good eating habits while they are young will put them in good stead for when they grow up. A healthy and well balanced lunch will also ensure they have enough energy and can improve their mood to last them throughout the rest of the day so they can get the most of the lessons they have in the afternoon.
If packing a lunchbox for your teenager, make sure you get it right as they will have more freedom as they get older to purchase unhealthy alternatives from elsewhere if they are not satisfied by what you have given them.
1. Mix together the soft cheese with the honey and then leave the mixture to the side. Peel all the apples and slice each through the core into around five rings that are around 1cm thick. Take out the middle of each slice, to create a doughnut shape. Dry the slices by patting them down.
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Spoon the mixture into four separate lunchboxes ready for the week and add the protein on top. Leave to chill completely before popping in the fridge.
Ingredients 400g pasta 4-5 tbsp of fresh pesto
Most children will be looking for a sweet treat in their lunchbox, so follow this recipe to create “apple doughnuts”. Ingredients 150g soft cheese 2tsp honey 3 Colouredapples sprinkles to decorate
1. Boil the pasta until it is al dente, before draining and adding to a bowl. Stir in the pesto and leave this to cool.
2. Top each slice with your sweetened soft cheese mix and decorate with the sprinkles to finish them off.
A very good choice for your child’s daily lunchbox can be a pasta salad. The most important part of this offering is how versatile a pasta salad can be, ensuring you can mix up the recipe to please even the pickiest Herepalete.is recipe for quite a simple pasta salad that you can make from scratch in less than 30 minutes to make four portions.
Wholegrain breads, crackers and wraps can be combined with a deli protein, like tuna, ham or turkey slices, to create a delicious midday meal.
A VERSATILE PASTA SALAD BOX
1tbsp mayonnaise 2tbsp Greek yoghurt 1/2 lemon, juiced 200g mixed cooked veg, such as green beans, courgette or peas 100g cherry tomatoes 200g protein, such as prawns, cooked chicken, egg or cheese
A number of healthy fats can be packed to make sure they are not still hungry at the end of the day, such as mixed nuts, peanut butter sandwiches, hard-boiled eggs, cheeses and even hummus.
2. Once the pasta has cooled, stir in the mayonnaise, yoghurt, lemon juice and your choice of vegetables.
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IDEAS FOR YOUR TEENAGE CHILD’S LUNCHBOX
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T his season is coming to a close. Hopefully, you have an abundance of vegetables still to harvest, and fingers-crossed you had a wonderful show in your borders during the summer. Depending on the weather, you may still have wonderful flowers in your garden before the weather finally turns, which is great news for cuttings next year. Here is our selection of September jobs to get on top of your plot this month. next this month
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Broad beans and peas sown in autumn gives plants a chance to establish over the winter, which will lead to an earlier crop next year. However, depending on frosts, please make sure you have horticultural fleece to protect the plants during hard frosts or snow.
Sowing seeds in September of certain flowers and vegetables can guarantee an early bloom/harvest next spring. Hardy annuals and certain veg are perfect to be planted now. For hardy annuals, depending on the weather, you will need a greenhouse or a warm windowsill to get the plants to germinate before potting them on, and then eventually putting them in their final spot in the garden.
Onionsnow.from the garden are amazing. To tell if your onions are ready to harvest, check the leaves and stems. If the leaves are yellow and the stems bend over, they are ready to be carefully lifted with a fork and left in a warm, dry spot for a couple of weeks before storing. Tomatoes are fairly obvious regarding harvesting, and you should have an abundance of bright red fruits by now. If, however, you still have a fair amount of green fruits, remove some foliage so the sunlight can get to them.
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Nigella Love-in-a-Mist is a stunning plant with wonderful foliage and beautiful flowers which can be cut for arrangements. Again, you can sow these directly where you want them to grow or in pots in a greenhouse for planting out later. They do like a sunny, well-draining site, so check that the border you want to put them in meets these requirements.
Onions and garlic are perfect autumn veg to sow now. You will ideally want a veg bed of some sort to ensure a goodsized harvest. Simply create drills into some well-prepared beds, and then plant the bulbs/cloves 2.5cm deep and 25 cm apart. Shoots should appear over winter and then put on fresh growth in the spring.
CUTTINGS September is a great time to take cuttings. A cutting is a piece of a plant you have snipped off and put into compost, hoping to grow new roots, and if they work, you will have created a new plant ready for next year. A cutting is an exact replica of the mother plant, so is perfect for any flowers you were fond of over the summer. They will also help ensure you don’t lose any plants if we have an especially cold winter.
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English marigolds (calendula) are easy to grow, and if sown now, should flower from May onwards. You can sow these directly where you want them or start them in pots in a greenhouse or on a windowsill.
Maincrop potatoes are ready to harvest from late August into October. To ensure a good-sized crop with large potatoes, wait for the foliage to turn yellow, then cut it off. Leave the potatoes in the ground for a further two weeks before digging up your spuds.
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HARVEST September is the month for bumper harvests. Fruits and vegetables should have an abundance of sweet and savoury treats, but one question often asked is, ‘When do I know my harvest is ready to pick?’ We aim to answer that question for you
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Half-hardy perennials and tender shrubs are the easiest to take successful semiripe cuttings from and will massively increase your stock of plants, with no need for nursery visits next spring. Below is a selection of some plants that are perfect for taking cuttings.
FLOWERS It’s not just veg that you can start growing now. By sowing some flowers early, you will get an earlier bloom next year.
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Finally, if your boiler doesn’t have cover, and it breaks down in the middle of Winter, this could cost you a lot of needless fees to pay for temporary heating solutions in place of your faulty boiler. Looking at homeowner care plans and boiler cover could save you significant funds long term.
Condensing boilers are usually considered more efficient than standard efficiency boilers, so it’s also worth checking this out, as the latter are rarely over 80% efficient and you could be paying more than you need to on your bills as a result.
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Whether or not your boiler is fit enough be saving money on your boiler. If the boiler is over ten years old, it is likely to be less efficient than it’s more contemporary, superior alternative models, which save homeowners a lot more money in the long run. Condensing boilers are usually considered more efficient than standard efficiency boilers, so it’s also worth checking this out, as the latter are rarely over 80% efficient and you could be paying more than you need to on your bills as a result. Getting an annual boiler service can help make sure the boiler maintains its maximum efficiency for longer.
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THERMOSTAT Simply turning down your thermostat is you can do to bring heating costs down, but upgrading your thermostat altogether can be even more cost-effective long term. If you have an oldstyle thermostat then you may find that there’s a 3-5°C delay in your boiler communicating with your thermostat, which results in your home losing heat but at the same cost. Upgrading to a modern thermostat could be more accurate and save you some money by preventing energy and save you some money by heating time being wasted.
Solar power can generally help save of electricity rises, the more you will be saving. By using solar energy you will reduce your dependence from conventional energy sources and will not have to face constantly increasing energy bills. Switching to solar power can be one of the most cost-effective moves you can make as a homeowner,and can also add significant value to your home.
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The colder months are coming and your heating is going to be back up and running again
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Blockbusters to look out for over the next few months!
30th SEPTEMBER - SMILE Parker Finn directs this new psychological horror in his feature film debut. Dr. Rose Cotter, played by Sosie Bacon, starts experiencing inexplicable and terrifying occurrences after witnessing a traumatic event involving a patient. The only way to escape this awful new reality seems to be to confront her troubling past.
The much-anticipated sequel to Marvel’s 2018 hit, starring Lupita Nyong’o and other returning names. Not much is known about the plot, but it is safe to assume that it will be an important continuation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, being part of Stage Four along with recent films such as Thor: Love and Thunder. Fans of the original Black Panther film and the MCU won’t want to miss this.
An epic tale based on the true story of the Agojie, an all-female group of warriors who defended the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s. General Nanisca (Viola Davis) must train up the newest generation of fighters as an imminent threat looms on the horizon. They will need their historically unmatched fierceness if they are to protect their way of life.
f you’re after anticipation, excitement and entertainment, we don’t think there’s anything better than the cinema. From the moment they announce a new film in our favourite franchise, or we see a trailer for an amazing one-off movie, we can’t help but restlessly await its release. Heading to our local movie theatre with family or friends, sitting in the comfy chairs and getting lost in the atmosphere is an experience with timeless appeal. We really hope you’re as excited as we are about these huge upcoming releases!
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Adapted from the 1965 children’s book by Bernard Waber, this musical comedy follows the young Josh Primm as he struggles to fit in after his family moves to New York City. To his surprise, the first friend he makes is living in the attic of his new home—and is also a singing saltwater crocodile (voiced by Shawn Mendes). Josh and his new reptilian friend Lyle must work together with Lyle’s charismatic owner to save the croc from the evil Mr Grumps, and dispel the stigma of being a musical crocodile and making human friends!
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ith all the talk recently about the breakaway LIV Golf league, it’s great for the European Tour’s flagship event to return this year at the Wentworth Club, London. Not only will the Championship feature some of the best golfers in the world, but it also features the Pro-Am, with huge stars from entertainment and sport showcasing their own skills over 18 holes.
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The European Tour’s flagship event starts on the 6th September
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Wentworth was originally a private residence for the extended family of the Duke of Wellington. In 1922, Walter George Tarrant, a master builder, established the clubhouse and grounds of the Wentworth Club. Legendary golf architect, Harry Colt, designed the East and West courses in the 1920s, and later, Gary Player, John Jacobs and Bernard Gallacher designed the Edinburgh Morecourse.recently, in 2009-2010, the West Course underwent an extensive modernisation programme, including the construction of 18 new greens which were the first in England to benefit from SubAir technology. At the same time, the greenside and fairway bunkers were remodelled and replaced with trickier ones.
HISTORY Founded in 1955 by the Professional Golfers’ Association, the BMW PGA Championship is the most prestigious event on the European Tour. Previously, the flagship event of the Tour used to be rotated on several of Britain’s best courses, before moving permanently to West Course at Wentworth in 1984. Since 2005, the championship has been under the BMW umbrella and has grown in stature ever since, with players comparing it to the atmosphere at major tournaments. The list of previous winners is akin to a who’s who of great golfers. Sir Nick Faldo, Colin Montgomerie, Bernhard Langer, Seve Ballesteros, Ian Woosnam and Jose Maria Olazabal are just some of the previous winners.
Danny Willet. World No.2 and 2021 Open champion John Rahm, alongside 2022 US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick will be there as will Rory Mcllroy who is returning to the tournament for the first time since 2019. In the PRO-AM, British F1 superstar Lando Norris is joined by Niall Horan of One Direction fame, alongside Tom (Draco Malfoy) Felton and TV personality Vernon Kay. The full official entry list hasn’t been confirmed at the time of writing, but can be found here closer to the timebmw-pga-championship-2022/entry-listwww.europeantour.com/dpworld-tour/https://
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The main tournament will run from Thursday the 8th Sept to Sunday 11th Sept with the action getting underway at approximately 6.40am with the final group out at 2.45pm. The PRO-AM will follow the main tournament practice day on Wednesday the 7th Sept. The morning group will
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No Chain - LODDON PROPERTIES is delighted to bring to the market this four bedroom EXECUTIVE family home. Downstairs there is a grand entrance hall giving access to the living room, separate dining room, super sized fitted kitchen, separate utility room, cloakroom and study. Upstairs, are four double bedrooms, TWO en-suites and a family bathroom. Outside is a secluded, enclosed rear garden overlooking the copse with rear access to the garage. Beggarwood is located to the South West of Basingstoke, and offers easy access to London and The South via Junction 7 of the M3 Motorway. Basingstoke town centre is also less than 5 miles away and is home to Festival Place shopping centre as well as Basingstoke train station, which offers a direct mainline service to London Waterloo. For families, this home is within catchment area and close proximity of several well-regarded schools. The Old Down and Beggarwood Park are close by with a play area within the park. The area offers a very good range of amenities including a nursery, allotments, public house, co-op, community centre and dentist.
Oriel Drive, Basingstoke Guide Price £550,000
LODDON PROPERTIES are delighted to offer for sale this superior, four bedroom, detached home in immaculate condition. Situated in one of Chineham’s most desired locations, this property is a high calibre family home. The expansive entrance hall give access to cloakroom, study, a 21’ dual aspect living room with feature fireplace, flowing into a separate dining room. French doors from the living room lead into a stunning, manicured, well stocked rear garden. A fully fitted, kitchen/breakfast room with integrated appliances and access to a separate utility room, with door to the back garden completes the ground floor accommodation. The first floor comprises of the principal bedroom, with modern en-suite walk in shower and built in wardrobes, three further double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. Outside benefits from a generous rear garden with large patio, lawn, a garden pond, with a child-safe pond guard, ensuring the safety of little one’s, and Summer house. To the front there is a double width garage with electric doors and bricked driveway parking.
LODDON PROPERTIES are delighted to offer to the market this contemporary, deceptively large three bedroom, three bathroom detached chalet home. Comprising a generous entrance hall, living room, an expansive open plan kitchen/dining/family room with sleek units and built in appliances with an attached utility room, cloakroom and door to the garden. Also off the entrance hall is a double bedroom with walk in wardrobe and en suite. Upstairs are two large double bedrooms, one with double ensuite shower room and a family bathroom. Outside is a private, manicured rear garden with side access, large decked area, lawn, patio, To the side of the property is a paved driveway and single garage.
St Leonards Avenue, Chineham Guide Price £700,000SOLDSTC
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Hudsons Meadow, Hound Green, Hook Guide Price £550,000
LODDON PROPERTIES bring to the market this exquisite, two bedroom barn conversion on the edge of Bramley village. In a development of exclusive properties accessed via a private driveway, the property is tucked into the corner with a front picket fence, paving and fields behind. Offering a light open plan living room with Amtico Oak flooring, leading to a modern kitchen with quartz worktops, built in oven and hob and cookerhood. To the rear of the ground floor is a generous modern bathroom with tiled walls and floor, chrome heated towel radiator, inset vanity unit, w.c. and large bath with shower over. Upstairs the property boasts two good size bedrooms, one with wardrobe and both with beams and vaulted ceiling. Outside there is a gate that leads to a pretty country garden with paved area and large storage shed with electric, seating area, wooded planters and borders for flowers and vegetables along with a lawn and views over the countryside. With two allocated parking spaces the property also benefits from a communal washing line and storage facilities and a ring door bell.
LODDON PROPERTIES is delighted to bring to the market this four bedroom rural family home. Tucked away in a small cul-de-sac, this type of property is rarely available. Offering flexible accommodation, a porch entrance with downstairs cloakroom gives access to a living room with feature log burner, a generous study, a modern, sleek, fitted kitchen/breakfast room with built in appliances, a useful breakfast bar which leads into a large, bright conservatory with doors into the rear garden. Off the kitchen is also access to a separate family room with doors to the garden and a utility room. Upstairs there is a master bedroom with an en-suite already plumbed, ready for fitting, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside the property has a fully enclosed rear garden with raised flower/plant beds, bricked paved patio and lawn. The property has a substantial frontage with a generous lawn either side of a large brick paved driveway, providing plenty of off road parking and attractive kerb appeal.
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Upper Barn, Bramley Offers Over £300,000
LODDON PROPERTIES is delighted to offer this substantial, four double bedroom townhouse to the market. Situated on the popular Sherborne Fields development walking distance to Basingstoke Hospital, the accommodation comprises of entrance hall, down stairs wc, fully fitted kitchen, large lounge/diner with French doors out to the private enclosed garden. On the first floor are two good sized double bedrooms, one benefiting from a spacious en-suite and the other with fitted wardrobes.
Linden Avenue, Old Basing Offers Over £395,000 Sunwood Drive, Sherfield on Loddon £270,000 LODDON PROPERTIES is delighted to offer to the market this, well presented, four bedroom, detached family home. Downstairs offers a spacious entrance hallway with stairwell and under stair storage, cloakroom, large living room with fireplace. Additionally, the hallway leads to a modern, open plan kitchen/dining room with built in appliances. The utility room is accessed from the kitchen and has an external door leading to the driveway and garage which has a flexible use, studio room over.
LODDON PROPERTIES is delighted to offer to the market this beautifully presented, two double bedroom bungalow. Being modern throughout, this property offers spacious entrance hall with an abundance of storage cupboards, a large kitchen, open plan living and dining room, family bathroom with bath and shower over and two large double bedrooms. In addition, there is loft access for additional storage if required. The property comes with two allocated parking spaces and there is plenty of additional on street parking if needed. Currently cannot be sold for more than this fixed price. 100% ownership.
Ivar Gardens, Lychpit, Basingstoke Guide Price £595,000 Trinity Way, Sherborne Fields £395,000 LODDON PROPERTIES is delighted to offer to the market this deceptively large, three bedroom house located in a popular location within the village of Old Basing. Comprising of porch through to spacious dual aspect living & dining room, the kitchen with access through to a small pantry and garage. Upstairs are all three bedrooms, two large doubles and a single as well as a generous family bathroom with spacious separate shower and airing cupboard. There is a private enclosed rear garden with side access and driveway to the front.
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Brockham Grange, Sherfield on Loddon £1,300 PCM Kimber Close, Chineham £,1700 PCM LODDON PROPERTIES are proud to present, this rarely available and immaculately presented home to the rental market. This impressive, detached property is offered on an unfurnished basis and has just been professionally fully redecorated, giving a homely, modern look and feel. On approach this property has a large frontage with driveway parking for multiple cars. On entering this family home there is a porch and large entrance hall.
LODDON PROPERTIES are delighted to market this well presented two double bedroom, two bathroom & WC property to the rental market. On approach this beautiful home is tucked away at the end of the cul-de-sac and heads out to a quiet wooded copse. To the front of the property there is a selection of well maintained hedges and shrubs, adjacent to this property there is driveway parking plus the added benefit of a garage.
LODDON PROPERTIES are pleased to offer this 4 double bedroom detached home to the rental market. On approach this family home is is tucked away in a sought after cul-de-sac, behind a well established hedgerow with a driveway for multiple cars plus integral garage. When entering this property, the ground floor comprises of a central hallway which has a door to the left leading into the modern open plan kitchen/ dining room including white goods. Across the hallway is the living room, with access door into the conservatory leading into the private enclosed rear garden.
LODDON PROPERTIES - Is pleased to bring to market this two bedroom terraced house, tucked away of from the main traffic in a small, secluded row. Downstairs offers an open plan kitchen, lounge/dining room, leading to an enclosed garden, made up of patio and lawned area. Upstairs you will find two bedrooms and family bathroom. The property is within walking distance to the North Hampshire Hospital.
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Gander Drive, Basingstoke Guide Price £295,000 Minden Close, Chineham, Basingstoke £2,000 PCM
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Blackberry Walk, Lychpit, Basingstoke £1,100 PCM
NO ONWARD CHAIN! - LODDON PROPERTIES is delighted to offer to the market this well presented, one double bedroom flat located within a sought after over 55’s development in Lychpit. The accommodation comprises of entrance hall, bathroom, double bedroom with fitted wardrobe, lounge/dining room with a window overlooking the communal gardens and copse behind. The kitchen is off the lounge and has an eye level oven and hob.
Rembrandt Close, Black Dam, Basingstoke £850 PCM
The Danes, Goat Lane, Basingstoke £625 PCM
LODDON PROPERTIES are pleased to offer this 4/5 bedroom terraced house to the rental market. This house benefits from a light and spacious layout with fitted kitchen. The property has 4 double bedrooms, family batroom including shower over bath, separate WC and 2 reception rooms. This house has also a new heating system. Further benefits include garage and private enclosed rear garden. There is ample parking availiable to the front of the property.
LODDON PROPERTIES are pleased to offer this recently fully refurbished 2 double bedroom house within the very desirable Lychpit area to the rental market. On entering, this home offers a newly fitted kitchen which leads to a large lounge/diner with patio doors to a private enclosed rear garden. Upstairs this home has two double bedrooms and a modern newly fitted family bathroom with shower over bath. To the front of the property there is parking and the further benefit of a garage.
LODDON PROPERTIES are delighted to bring to the rental market this well presented, one double bedroom house. The property is well presented throughout and comprises of living/ dining room and fitted kitchen. A feature spiral staircase which leads to the first floor. Where there is a fitted bathroom and double bedroom to complete the accommodation. The bedroom provides fitted wardrobe and cupboard. Outside the property benefits from a large garden including shed, and one allocated parking space.
Malvern Close, Buckskin £1,200 PCM
Burgate Crescent, Sherfield On Loddon Offers Over £295,000 Binfields Close, Chineham, Basingstoke Guide Price £245,000 NO ONWARD CHAIN! - LODDON PROPERTIES is delighted to offer to the market this well presented, one double bedroom flat located within a sought after over 55’s development in Lychpit. The accommodation comprises of entrance hall, bathroom, double bedroom with fitted wardrobe, lounge/dining room with a window overlooking the communal gardens and copse behind. The kitchen is off the lounge and has an eye level oven and hob. Oakfields is a well regarded over 55’s development in Lychpit.
Oakfields, Lychpit, Basingstoke Guide Price £110,000 OVER 50’S - Loddon Properties is pleased to present this modern Park Home in the popular complex of Water End Park. Featuring spacious entrance hall with integrated storage leading to the kitchen, lounge and double bedroom with built in wardrobes. A beautifully maintained garden wraps around the property which includes a mix of shingle and patio. There is a designated area for outside seating and a shed for extra storage, additionally the garden leads to the driveway parking.
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NO ONWARD CHAIN! - LODDON PROPERTIES is delighted to offer to the market, this two bedroom bungalow situated within a lovely over 55’s development. This leasehold property offers a bright and airy lounge/diner, kitchen (including white goods), two bedrooms, shower room and garden backing onto a small copse. Located within easy reach of a convenience store, restaurant, public house.
Waterend, Old Basing Guide Price £110,000 LODDON PROPERTIES is pleased to offer this rarely available coach house on the Sherfield Park development to the market. Inside on the lower floor there is a utility room with access to both the integral garage and the rear courtyard garden. Upstairs offers an exceptionally large open plan lounge/kitchen/ diner measuring in at 19m x 19m! Off the main landing there are two airing cupboards offering additional storage and the family bathroom with shower over bath.
Meet Team...OurDawnCompanyOwnerinfo@loddonproperties.com
Dawn founded Loddon Properties and her primary focus is always on the customer, ensuring they receive the optimum care from her and her multi-lingual team. Dawn’s drive and commitment is responsible for developing Loddon Properties into the number one ranked independent estate agency in the area. Outside of work, Dawn is the chairman of the Wellington Boot Club, enjoys cultural travel and has a thing for shoes. She also enjoys good food, her family and her wonderful dog Rolo.
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Julie Inventories and Inspection Manager
Julie has been in the Property Industry since 1997 having started in New Home Sales and progressed to Lettings in 2008 whereby she became an Inventory Consultant/ Property Inspector. Julie’s happy-go-lucky, helpful, positive personality, coupled with her professionalism, allows her to get along with both Landlords and tenants from all walks of life. This comes in useful when she helps deal with any queries resulting from the property inspections, should they arise. Julie’s Role at Loddon is to make and provide Inventories, carry out tenant check-ins & check-outs, along with regular property inspections. She works closely with Carla and Neil and the rest of their teams to ensure the seamless running of the Property Management side of the Company. Julie’s passion for her dogs and love for life uses up most of her spare time!
Marion has been in Estate Agency for over 20 years and during that time has gone from secretary to office manager. With her excellent secretarial and organised administration background, Marion is now Head of our Sales Progression department. She puts her skills to good use. Pulling out all of the stops, making sure all parties are kept updated, ensuring that your journey from sale to completion is as straight forward as possible and most importantly, making sure your moving process is a happy and positive one. Marion is always busy but spends her free time with her family and their animals and taking well-earned holidays in sunnier and hotter climates. Marion Head of Sales Progression
Lyle is Director of Lettings. Utilising his BA hons in Business Studies, he has expanded the lettings portfolio tremendously, so that Loddon is now the leading lettings agency in the area. He is highly adept at maximising rental income for landlords, works with property investors on acquisitions and is a highly-respected advisor on rental information and property investment. Lyle is now getting used to sleeping a lot less than he used to, as he has recently become a proud father.
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Lorraine Allcock / Seller
Loddon Properties are a friendly family organisation and we quite enjoyed their company and their approach to the whole thing. They have a great team of people and we felt many of the individuals in there, right from Lyle and Dawn, through to the sales team including Pedro and the lettings team with Carla, everybody seemed to be able to answer questions I have.
Dont just take our word for it seen a lot of property “for sale” and the “sold” signs around Chineham, so naturally decided to look at Loddon when we were looking at selling.
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The way that Loddon marketed our property; all the photos were really good, they looked good on site and professional. If we were ever to sell our house again, we would use Loddon.
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Loddon are really approachable and, if there’s any problem with property, they come to the landlord first to see how you want to progress with it.
Loddon have got their finger on the pulse. the and have been very good at advising me at every level of the transactions.
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Excellent service and communication from start to finish I can summarise my buying and selling with Loddon Properties as excellent- from start to finish.
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Understand
If you are looking to sell your house, or have had your home on the market for a while now, then you probably want to get the maximum sale price in the quickest time. There are a few things you can’t control – but the one thing that is in your control, is the look and feel of the interior and exterior.
While it’s worth spending time fixing and cleaning your house before potential buyers come and view, it’s also important to de-clutter. This creates spacious rooms and also allows you to decrease and organise your personal items before you move yourself. Of course it’s understandable that you don’t to want spend money, time and energy on a home you are about to leave, however, a lot of people are looking for a house in which they can move straight into. Maintaining your property might even save you thousands of pounds; it could even reduce added expenses of living in your home whilst waiting for a sale. And it might even help avoid possible reductions in the asking price.
The main reason in which people move house tends to be because they lack space in their current home. They want a home that is spacious and in which they can grow into. If a potential viewer comes to your home and sees that there is lack of space, then this will turn them De-clutteringaway.allows you to remove any unnecessary items in an untidy or overcrowded place. It will help maximise your space, emotionally prepare you to move, and will allow you to focus your buyers on what is important.
Maximise your home’s potential and create spacious rooms enticing potential buyers – simply by de-cluttering!
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As previously mentioned, you can attempt to sell some of the things you have acquired over the years. Use sites like eBay, Gumtree and social networking sites to try and sell items. You may want to even hold a house sale for the remaining items that you can’t sell. Failing that, why not donate to charity.
Genuine Clutter: You need to go through the space and sort out each item, categorising them into things you want to keep and things you want to get rid of. You may even find that you have collected a cupboard full of paper work. Get yourself organised! Don’t just throw it all away, but file it and go through it thoroughly. This will also make it easier when you move. You also want to focus on little things like DVDs, books and trinkets. These items may have some small value so sell them or donate them to charity. Get rid of any old shoes and coats that are lying about in your porch or hallway. You might want to hide away the coats and shoes you do currently wear. Store them in your wardrobe, while you have viewings. Items that you want to keep but don’t work for the sale of your property: You may want to consider putting some items in storage while you sell your home. Sometimes items are too large or even too small for some spaces and can make the room look odd. If you want to keep these particular items, then store them until you move into your new home.
If you are throwing away paperwork, shred anything that is
Where possible you want to create the look of a lifestyle that the potential buyers want
You need to create a great first impression and focus on the rooms themselves. You will notice that the first things you see in each room are personal items. Where possible you want to create the look of a lifestyle that the potential buyer want. This usually has a ‘show home’ feel, rather than a ‘lived in’ feel. Minimising your things is the quickest way to do this: you want to ensure that potential buyers can do simple things, like, open any doors easily, ensuring that there are no So,obstacles.whatdo we mean by clutter? There are two types: genuine clutter, and items that you want to keep but don’t work for the sale of your property.
The end goal is still the same and it’s important to help potential buyers envision your house as theirs. So remember, decluttering will make your home more spacious and entice potential buyers!
So where should you start?
De-personalising can also be a great way to declutter. Too many personal effects can be distracting to buyers. They want to see a house in which they can make their own memories rather than seeing yours. Again, personal items can be stored away. Remember that this is only a temporary way of living and hopefully it won’t be for long! If you find you are keeping more things than you are throwing out, then think about whether or not it’s in the right room or do you even need it now?
Top Tips!
• The seller(s) will return a completed Property Information Form and a Fixtures, Fittings and Contents Form to the solicitors
It is also important for buyers to discuss the availability of their deposit with their solicitor early in the transaction, and we strongly recommend that you contact your solicitor regularly so that they can keep you fully up-to-date with the progress and the latest timescales.
Your step-by-step guide to the conveyancing process
• Forward evidence of ‘discharge of mortgage’ to the buyer’s solicitors
• Approve the transfer and arrange for the seller(s) and buyer(s) to sign
• Receive completion funds and (only when this has been completed) instruct your estate agent to release the keys to buyers. Redeem mortgage and forward the financial statement. Forward any surplus funds (unless these are being used to fund an onward purchase). Ensure all outstanding bills are paid
Seller’s solicitor’s steps
• All parties agree completion dates and the contracts are exchanged
• Forward transfer documents and deeds to the buyer’s solicitors
• Copies of the above documents, plus a draft contract – this is known as an ‘Information Pack’ – will be sent to the buyer’s solicitor
Once a sale has been agreed and is in the hands of your solicitor, it will go through the following stages.
• Receive the agent’s fee account and seek the seller’s consent to settle this out of completion funds
Completion date This is the date the ownership of the property passes from the seller to the buyer, and it follows the successful transfer of funds. It’s the date that the whole process works towards.
Between exchange and completion
• Obtain a copy of the Title Deeds (or office copies if the title is registered)
• Agree the contract and arrange for the sellers to sign it in readiness of the exchange (below)
Upon completion
• Obtain redemption figures from the mortgage lender and reply to requisitions on title
• Answer the buyer’s solicitor’s additional enquiries (for example, specific questions about fixtures and fittings) and obtain copies of any planning consent documents
• Obtain a copy of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) (if applicable)
Sometimes additional work will be needed – for example, if the property is leasehold or is yet to be registered with the Land Registry.
Requisition on title - An enquiry relating to the completion arrangements.
Title Deeds - Legal documents that prove ownership of land/buildings, and the terms on which they are owned.
Transfer of Title - The document that passes the ownership from the seller to the buyer.
• Obtain the Information Pack, including a copy of the EPC (if applicable) from the sellers’ solicitor and raise any additional queries
Local Authority Search - A list of questions that are specific to the property and intended, for example, to discover if there have been any planning applications on the property, if the road to the house is maintained by the council, etc.
Property information form/fixtures, fittings and contents form - Standard forms about the property that the seller answers for their solicitor (for example: what will be left behind, details of guarantees, etc.)
Stamp Duty for buy to let investors and second home owners - An additional tax, paid by the buyer purchasing an additional property that is not their main residence. It includes buy to let landlords and those buying second homes and holiday homes. The higher rates will be 3 percentage points above the current rates of duty shown below.
• Prepare accounts, obtain signature to mortgage deed and undertake final Land Registry and Land Charges searches
Buyer’s solicitor’s steps
Contract - The agreement that sets out the main terms that have been agreed − for example: price, address, names, etc. Two copies are drawn up, and each party signs one in readiness for the exchange of contracts.
Energy Performance Certificate - This contains information on energy use, energy performance, carbon dioxide emissions, and fuel bills.
Completion date This is the date the ownership of the property passes from the seller to the buyer, and it follows the successful transfer of funds. It’s the date that the whole process works towards.
• Report on title to mortgage lender and obtain funds for completion, including Stamp Duty (if appropriate)
Upon Completion
Seller’s Pack - This comprises a Property Information Form, a Fixtures, Fittings and Contents Form, a copy of the title deeds and the draft contract.
Land Registry - The Government department that records who owns what land, and under what conditions.
Mortgage Redemption Figure - The amount required to repay the outstanding capital/ interest of a mortgage.
• Request the deposit, report back to the buyer, and arrange for the contract to be signed. Place buildings insurance and life cover in force
Exchange of contracts - The swapping of signed contracts by the solicitors (together with the buyer’s deposit). After this, the contract is binding.
• Approve the contract when all enquiries are satisfactory and complete. (At this stage, a mortgage transfer deed will need to be signed and witnessed)
• All parties agree completion dates and the contracts are exchanged
Deposit - The part of the purchase price (usually 10%) which the buyer pays on exchange of contracts.
• Receive a mortgage offer and instructions from the lender and deal with any conditions set out by them. Make sure that life cover and buildings insurance is being arranged
• Stamp the Transfer Deed, register the buyer’s ownership with the Land Registry and forward the deeds to the lender or client (where appropriate)
Stamp Duty - Currently, the Stamp Duty threshold for residential properties is £125,000. For first-time buyers, you’ll get a discount as long as the purchase price is £500,000 or less. However, how much you pay is also dependent on whether you already own another property or if you’re a non-UK resident.
• Forward to the seller’s solicitors the balance of funds − it is only then that they can authorise the release of the keys. Receive from the seller’s solicitors, the transfer document deeds
Between exchange and completion
• Initiate any specialist searches (for example: a coal search). Submit local, environmental and water searches and a chancel check. This takes about 10 working days in total, and enquiries are then usually raised from the results
• Raise ‘requisitions on title’ and prepare the draft transfer deed
From meter readings to removal companies, there’s so much to remember when moving house. Here’s our checklist of what to do and when
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Eight weeks – Research Ideally, you want to start packing away any non-essential items as early as possible. This includes any items stored away in the loft, garage and shed. If you are not using it, pack it. Looking into your new area is also important, try to do this around eight weeks before you move. You might need to think about transferring your children to different schools and ordering new uniforms too. At this point, ensure you are also documenting all your important information away: that includes contact details, dates, contracts and information regarding your solicitor. Six weeks – Removal companies or do it yourself? Now would be the perfect time to decide on a local removal company. Or if you don’t have too much to move, you may want to do it yourself. You could even look into different van hire companies. At this point you’ve probably started packing away some bits, but if there is anything you decide not to take, then look into selling these items or donating them to charity. This will also give you an idea on the volume of items you have to move.
Moving house?
First of all, congratulations on your new home! The excitement has probably now kicked in but moving home can also be one of the most stressful and emotionally draining things you can do. However, careful organisation and planning can help decrease the stress and anxiety of moving. This comprehensive and essential checklist will help you do just that.
Four weeks – Notify utility companies This would be a good time for you to notify utility companies and inform them about your move to switch over. This includes gas and electricity, council tax, internet, phone rental and TV. You should also consider changing any car insurance, tax, memberships, phone contracts and inform your bank about the move. Now’s the time to also arrange a date to have your new house cleaned before you move
in, and start ordering any new furnishings for your new property. Start packing away more items, that being, out of season clothes, books, dvd’s and even bulky items, like TV’s that aren’t used often.
Moving day Today is the day! You need to be ready for when your removal company comes. Ensure that you let them know if there are any fragile boxes that need extra care when handling. If you’re moving yourself, then pack up your car or van and work out how many trips it may take. Before you leave, also take note of your final meter readings and send these off to your provider. Don’t forget to leave your keys for the new owners!
Keep all important documents
Research your new area (transfer schools and order new uniform)
24 hours – Final check and walk round You now have only 24 hours before you move, so double check that everything is packed away and ready for transit. It will be worth packing a night bag each to help everyone settle in, which means you won’t have to rummage through everything to find your toothbrush! You may want to create an inventory of your boxes and furniture to help you keep track of what you have and to help you ensure it doesn’t go missing.
You have arrived at your new home! Give your removal company instructions of which boxes go in which rooms and make sure you are happy with everything that has arrived. Ensure you check for any damage before the movers leave.
Right, so now you’re all moved in, it’s time to settle down, unpack and enjoy your new place. Remember, planning is essential to ensure your move runs stress free.
Six weeks
Organise pet and child care Cancel local services Keep packing 24 hours
Two weeks – Confirm all details Confirm your move with your removal company or van hire, estate agents and schools. If possible, try to organise someone to look after your pets and children for the day of your move, as this can also be a stressful time for them too. If your removal company doesn’t disassemble any furniture or sort out the un-plumbing for the washing machine, then now would be the ideal time to organise these. Remember to also cancel any local services you receive: this could be window cleaners, gardeners and newspaper deliveries. You should now also think about re-registering to vote and getting your post re-directed after your moving date. Continue packing away more furnishings, kitchen appliances and crockery that you won’t be using for the next couple of weeks.
Read your new utility meters and send your readings of to your supplier. Taking photos of them will also ensure you have the correct reading if you need them again in the future. Unpack your essentials such as bed linen and clean towels. Don’t worry about the rest, it isn’t going anywhere!
Order a takeaway, have a cup of tea and enjoy your first night with your family.
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Pack a night bag so everything is to Collecthandyour new keys Make sure your phone is fully charged so you can get in touch with the estate agents or removal company Moving in Prepare for the arrival of the removal company and give them directions/ your contact details Ensure everything is ready to move Record meter readings On arrival
Give removal company instructions of what goes where Check for any damage before they Readleaveyour new utility meters and send them off to your supplier Check if the previous owners have left anything behind Unpack essentials
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Check every room and ensure everything is packed
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Decide on a local removal company Clear out any unwanted items Keep packing Four weeks Notify utility companies Start preparation for your new house packing Two weeks Finalise all details
It will be worth packing a night bag each to help everyone settle in, which means you won’t have to rummage through everything to find your toothbrush! non-essential items
Removal companies
Unless you live in a small property or flat, it could be worth hiring a professional removal company to help relieve some of the stress on the day. They have many skills and experience and some of the services they can provide include packing and unpacking, dismantling and assembling furniture, loading your belongings quickly and securely, including those fragile and specialist items. They can even supply you with packing materials.
Want to treat yourself to a proper removal company for your next move or are you prepared to do it yourself
Removal company or brave it yourself?
You’re excited about your new home and location but the process of packing, organising and actually moving all of your items is something no-one really ever looks forward to. Not only that but you also have to contact utility companies, maintain a job, keep your children happy and clean your entire house.
Hiring a removal company will also allow you the time to collect the keys to your new home. You also won’t have to worry about the exhausting physical side of things, that being carrying boxes back and forth. Some services are great if you don’t have much time to plan and get these done yourself; however these do often come at a premium and may not be suitable for those on a budget. When choosing a removal company
You also won’t have to worry about the exhausting physical side of things, that being carrying boxes back and forth
You do have super powers, right?
YouGettingdeals.quotesshouldaimtoget at least three quotes from removal companies, preferably from firms which will come out to your property rather than those who just estimate the cost over the phone, as you don’t want any nasty charges later on. Plus it will give the company an accurate idea of any restricted areas in your home, if they can park a van or lorry, and how many items you have. You should also ask for the price to be broken down so you can see just how much you are paying for when it comes to certain aspects like insurance, packing, an hourly rate, mileage and any storage costs. Once you have found a removal company, it can be useful to send them a briefing sheet that includes information about any items which need to be specially packed, any difficult or large items, plus any carpets and curtains which need moving. Finally, it can also be helpful to send them a floor plan of the new property so they can unload efficiently.
Top tips for packing
its key to look at those which have good recommendations and reviews, as you need a company you can rely on. You can use comparison sites, such as comparemymove.com and reallymoving.com, to help find you the best
Pack heavier boxes on the bottom. This might seem like common sense but it will ensure that any of your fragile items won’t break. Pack a survival box. These are the things that you will need first and should include paper towels, bin bags, cutlery, the kettle, some mugs, tea, coffee, milk, sugar and finally, some toilet paper!
When packing, ensure you don’t overload your boxes with heavy items, as these will be difficult to lift and could cause a back injury. Fill any empty gaps using old newspaper, clothing, socks or even tea towels. This will help secure any items when they are being Createmoved.aninventory and label all your boxes and write the contents on each box with a marker. That way you will know which room each box is to go in. And if you are super organised, you could even colour code each room!
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