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Constantly evolving regulations, a fluctuating market, ever-changing neighbourhoods… the property market is a constantly-moving industry that requires expert insight and knowledge. Private Property provides the latest news and advice on everything property related for all sides of the spectrum. In our one-stop Property Advice portal, you can find:

How to trim your energy consumption this winter
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How to trim your energy consumption this winter

The days are becoming shorter, the winter nights longer, and as the winter’s chill settles in, you’ll want to feel comfortably warm.

Should senior citizens purchase or rent a property?
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Should senior citizens purchase or rent a property?

When an elderly family member refuses to move into a retirement facility there are a number of serious considerations to bring into the decision-making about whether they should buy or rent.

Gearing up for Generation Alpha’s entry to the property market
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Gearing up for Generation Alpha’s entry to the property market

Generation Alpha are those born between 2010 and 2024.

Bring nature inside with natural design
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Bring nature inside with natural design

Biophilic design is about bringing nature into your living environment.

What happens if you injure yourself at a showhouse?
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What happens if you injure yourself at a showhouse?

You’re on a property home viewing when you trip over a step or slip on a floor and incur an injury. Who is liable?

Incandescent and regular fluorescent light bulbs are now banned
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Incandescent and regular fluorescent light bulbs are now banned

From this month, the new standard for lightbulb energy efficiency regulations effectively ban the sale of lamps with an efficiency rating of less than 90 lumens per watt (Lm/W).

Maximise your rental income - the power of SIX
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Maximise your rental income - the power of SIX

With a single rental property you are likely not going to become rich, but if managed well, you will have a nice value-add to your existing income.

Why you need a kitchen garden
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Why you need a kitchen garden

Many factors may influence the decision to create a kitchen garden, but the best is having access to the healthiest, freshest veg, fruit, and herbs.

Distressing ‘Cat’ calls in estates
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Distressing ‘Cat’ calls in estates

For some living in estates where pets are allowed, neighbour’s wandering cats have become a problem for some residents. How should this type of complaint be handled?