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Seven Top Tips for an Efficient Scurryfunge
Whilst reading a news item about the Trump impeachment this week, I came across a list of old English words that have largely gone out of fashion in everyday speech. In amongst squizzle and chaddy, curflag and jirging and, of course, the link I had followed to...
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How do I know what needs doing before I sell?
It is really hard to be objective about your own home and the longer you have lived there the harder is. If you are planning to sell your home in the next few weeks, you may need to enlist the help of friends or a family member to be really straightforward with you...
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Property market update from Lemon & Lime Interiors
We work with many estate agents across the UK who are all reporting positive news in relation to the property market with increased stock levels and demand from buyers. Rightmove back this up with new data revealed today. They report that the market is springing into...
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Why is selling fast important when it comes to marketing your home?
I remember very clearly when I was a student, a friend who was studying marketing trying to explain the economic theory of supply and demand to me. At that point it seemed counter-intuitive that as demand increases for a particular product so would price increase....
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Merry Christmas from the Lemon and Lime Team!
This year we have welcomed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s new baby Archie into the world. We have seen England beat the favourite, the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup and we have witnessed a lot of Brexit uncertainty and extended deadlines! Here at Lemon...
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What does the election result mean for the housing market?
The election result will release ‘a lot of pent-up demand’, says Andrew Montlake, managing director of Coreco. ‘This decisive General Election result could deliver a massive adrenaline shot into the UK property market’, he says. Due to the recent uncertainty...
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To dress or drop
When a property gets stuck on the market it is frustrating for everyone concerned. The homeowner feels that their life is in limbo, endlessly tidying up ready for non-existent viewers. The agent feels anxious, have I over-valued? Will I get sacked? Then the home...
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Christmas Gift Guide 2019
Edie Glass Table Lamp - £195.00 each Oil Cruet - £32.00 Croft Collection Chopping Board - £49.00 John Lewis, No. 206 Cushion - £60.00 ‘Rosa Ellie’ Abstract Art - £235.00 Made, Frame Accent Chair - £599.00 Jo Malone, Wood Sage & Sea Salt Candle - £48.00...
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‘How to sell your house’ – Launch Party!
Our sister site to Lemon and Lime, 'How to sell your house.co.uk' is now live and we celebrated with a launch party at Amalfi White in Melbourne. During the morning Elaine spoke about the benefit of the new website and how everyone could get involved....
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Guide to buying a new home
There are so many things to think about when buying a new home. The property buying process can seem long and complicated therefore getting it right is crucial. Fine and Country have out together a 13 step guide to help! Read Fine and Country blog here.
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Need to sell now?
December – National Housing Market Update
In a year dominated by Brexit, the housing market has remained remarkably resilient. Annual growth remains in positive territory across much of the country. In 2020, forecasts are based on a series of assumptions relating to our future relationship with Europe, so all...
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Stuck on the market?
Wondering why your property is stuck on the market? Read our statistics below...
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Houses are taking up to 20 weeks to sell — and British homeowners have had enough
An interesting article which was recently published in The Sunday Times caught our eye, here are the most important points which we took from this article: The average sale is still taking three months — a month longer than if you were selling in 2016. Buyers and...
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Starting out as a homestager? Read our top tips!
You have decided that you want to set up as a homestager and you can’t wait to get your teeth into a project but where do you start? As you may or may not know I was lucky enough to have an established property development background so I knew a thing or two about...
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RCIS UK Residential Market Survey September
The September 2019 RICS Residential Market Survey results suggest activity remains subdued across the sales market with headline indicators on buyer demand and supply slipping into negative territory. Read the survey here.
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Customer Service
Here at Lemon and Lime Interiors we have been thinking a lot about customer service lately. There are several reasons for this, not least that we have recently been shortlisted in the HomeStaging Association Awards 2019 in the ‘Best Customer Service’ category. We are...
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Our Prima feature!
We are so proud to be featured in this month's Prima magazine. Read our top tips to get your home sold fast in the current climate!
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The Perfect Downsize?
‘I think it’s time we thought about downsizing love’ – whoa! What a launch on to a huge emotional rollercoaster that sentence can be! Single storey living – what are the options? Traditional bungalows with all the connotations of getting old, needing to live without...
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RCIS – UK Residential Market Survey August
The latest set of results (covering August) for the RCIS Residential Market Survey point to a renewed deterioration in near term expectations, with respondents anticipating a decline in activity over the next three months. Brexit uncertainty is again highlighted as a...
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