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And just like that it’s 2025! A new year signifies a fresh start, and what better way to manifest a positive year ahead than a freshen up of your home. The interiors mood of 2025 is based all around comfort (hallelujah!), being bold with your paint and patterns choices, and connecting to the natural world, whilst still incorporating your own personality into any design. Your home is the place you want to feel tranquil and happy, so why should your interiors not mirror that. Whether you’re planning to sell or let your home, thinking about a full transformation, or just a few minor changes, knowing the trends that will be taking the interior space by storm in 2025, may just help you make up your mind up, or offer you a new style to fall in love with.
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Choosing the right type of tenancy is a crucial decision for both landlords and tenants. Each option offers unique advantages, so it’s important to understand how they align with your needs. With the Renters’ Rights Bill expected to have been passed by Autumn 2025, the changes this will make to tenancies may also have an affect on your choice. Whether you're seeking stability, flexibility, or a mix of both, here's a breakdown of the benefits of long-term fixed, short-term fixed, and rolling tenancies to hopefully help you make up your mind.
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With Halloween over for another year, festive feelings are in the air, and with the big day not too far away, I think it’s fair to say that Christmas shopping needs to be started, and Christmas cheer needs to be had. So, what perfect way to kill two turkeys with one stone than to visit a local Christmas market. Read on to find details of the festive markets happening in Somerset and the surrounding areas, how many will you get to visit this year?
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As a tenant your repair responsibilities in your home are pretty minimal. Typically, your obligations include using your home in a ‘tenant like manner’, promptly reporting any issues to your landlord or agent, and allowing access to your home for any repair work, whilst providing a duty of care to any tradespeople whilst they’re in your home. But let's face it - sometimes it's easier to avoid the hassle of reporting a job, waiting for arrangements, and dealing with interruptions during repairs. The good news? Maintenance doesn’t have to be scary! There are simple tasks you can tackle yourself, and we're here to show you how…if you're brave enough?
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Renting a home during university will be most students first taste of being a tenant, which can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to understanding your rights and responsibilities. If you’ve been presented with a very long and boring tenancy agreement, it is hard to navigate your way through, to know what it’s asking of you, and what you can expect in return. Whether you’re moving into a house share with friends, or renting alone, it’s essential to know the basics to ensure a fair and fun experience. Read our guide below to walk you through the key points of student tenant rights.
