Posts by Andrea MacMillan
How to prepare your home for winter
Winter is fast approaching and with it an onslaught of rain, wind, snow and sleet. Not only does this weather give us the shivers, it can affect our properties too. This month the Blount & Maslin team explain how you can prevent many common winter related problems before they begin Prepare your outside space Securing…
Read MoreKeith Maslin: Life as an Estate Agent
In this month’s blog post Keith Maslin, owner of Blount & Maslin Estate Agents, tells us a little bit about his career in the property industry! “I started my Estate Agency career quite by chance really. I was working for an Insurance Company based in Bath and had a bet with one of the girls…
Read MoreFAQ’s: Exchange and Completion
This month on our blog the Blount & Maslin team examine two key events within the selling process, the “exchange of contracts” and “completion”. What is exchange: Exchange: this is when the Buyer and Seller sign the contract, and their solicitors exchange them. When this is done, both parties are in a legally binding contract;…
Read MoreGet to know Malmesbury: 10 places to visit!
Malmesbury is the Queen of hilltops towns. Set amongst beautiful green countryside with a wide range of amenities, it is a very desirable place to live. This month on our blog the staff at Blount & Maslin share some of their favourite places to visit in the town. Why not plan a day out exploring…
Read MoreFAQ’s: Surveys
Surveys: A survey is an inspection of a property’s condition. There are various types of survey, each with their own benefits. House surveys should only be performed by Chartered Surveyors and we recommended that you employ a surveyor that is regulated by RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) Your home is likely to be one…
Read MoreTree Preservation Orders (TPO’S): The Facts.
There are many advantages of having mature trees on your property. Firstly, trees are good for the environment and provide natural habitats for a range of wildlife. Secondly, they can add value to a property simply by making both house and garden a pleasant and aesthetically pleasing place to spend time. The value of a…
Read MoreKeith meets The Duchess of Cornwall at VIP Malmesbury Museum Opening
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On Friday 14th December 2018, The Duchess of Cornwall officially opened the newly restored Julia and Hans Rausing Building (formerly Malmesbury’s Moravian Church) at a VIP event to thank major donors and supporters. As both a business and personal donor, owner of Blount & Maslin Estate Agents, Keith Maslin had the honour of attending. Keith…
Read MoreFAQ’s: What is subsidence?
It’s that time of year again, time to load the car full of suitcases (containing everything bar the kitchen sink) and head off on our annual summer holidays! But in the excitement of the pre-holiday chaos, the safety of our homes can often be neglected. There is nothing worst than the nightmare of coming home to find you have been a victim of crime.
Read MoreLocal News: Malmesbury’s Firework Display
On Saturday 3rd November, Malmesbury was treated to a spectacular display of fireworks organised by the Malmesbury Firework Committee. Blount and Maslin’s owner, Keith Maslin is the chairman, and along with his committee organised and staged the event. The event was held as normal at St Aldhelms Mead with a turnout of approximately 1500 people.…
Read MoreFAQ’s: Chimney Fires
It’s that time of year again, time to load the car full of suitcases (containing everything bar the kitchen sink) and head off on our annual summer holidays! But in the excitement of the pre-holiday chaos, the safety of our homes can often be neglected. There is nothing worst than the nightmare of coming home to find you have been a victim of crime.
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