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Simple tips to make your bathroom sell

Needless to say, when selling the home, every room of the house needs to wow potential buyers. Viewers will enter your home with reluctance by default and will scour with a fine tooth comb for anything they can criticise... Read more
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Lessons from Henley Regatta: Final thoughts

My final blog post on the Henley Regatta, and some final thoughts for you. I had a thoroughly enjoyable time and will bring away some fabulous images and experiences with me I’ll probably never forget. My final tak... Read more
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Lessons from Henley Regatta: The people

People watching – what a terrific pastime it is! I’m a very visual person, with a background as a professional photographer, so I really enjoyed all the outfits, hairstyles, personalities and characters that ... Read more
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Lessons from Henley Regatta: Our day

“Didn’t we have a loverly time at the Henley Regatta……” It was fantastic! I went along with my husband Michael and my baby sister Kathy (the very talented photographer Katherine Ashdown), co... Read more
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Lessons from Henley Regatta: The vignettes

My second blog post on the Henley Regatta is on the subject of ‘vignettes’. What exactly are these and how do they relate to selling houses? Well the dictionary describes a vignette as “A short story th... Read more
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Lessons from Henley Regatta: The brands

My family and I were lucky enough to be invited to the wonderful Henley Regatta recently, and I had some great takeaways from it I wanted to share with you. I always see marketing lessons wherever I go, and feel that som... Read more
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The hardest of the “3 Ds” – Divorce

Selling a house is often difficult and fraught with emotion. Add a divorce to the mix and it’s downright traumatic. By its very definition, divorce is rarely amicable, and in most cases, one party is much more eage... Read more
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Who should buy your house?

A home is another member of your household. It’s the scene for dramas and joys, of discoveries and growth and change of people – of families. Your story is ready to be played on elsewhere, but this home needs ano... Read more
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How do we select the right agent for you?

We’re often asked in an initial consultation, “which agent would you recommend?” There are two answers to this question, and neither is what the homeowner is hoping for! Firstly, we don’t yet know without conduct... Read more