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Buying or selling a house can be a complicated and frustrating process, and along with home ownership comes responsibility. However, knowing what to expect and planning ahead can help the task seem less daunting.
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Prior to the credit crunch, the UK property market was booming, and landlords, developers and holiday home owners all cashed in on the improving market; property investment became a popular past time.
As well as the interest in new builds and exterior renovations, the ubiquity of property programmes and magazines devoted to interior improvements resulted in an increase in the time and money spent on furnishings and decoration.
Since the economic downturn, some homeowners have opted to renovate and improve their existing homes as an alternative to selling their property for a reduced price.