Property
FAQ’s Capital Gains Tax
Do you need to report and pay CGT? You don’t need to report and pay CGT if you have sold or disposed of a UK property that was your main home and only used as your private residence. If you have been absent from your home or rented it out, then you can check if…
Read MoreHow 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 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 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.
Read MoreKeep your home safe this holiday season!
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 MoreHow to improve window blind safety within your home.
Since 1999 there have been at least 30 accidental deaths across the UK, and 16 near misses, caused by looped cords.
Research indicates that most accidental deaths involving blind cords happen in the bedroom and occur in children between 16 months and 36 months old, with the majority (more than half) happening at around 23 months.
Spring Cleaning Tips: Garden and Exterior
Who is ready for Spring? Make sure your property and garden is looking tip top with our spring cleaning tips! Clean Gutters Gutters are vital as they draw rain water away from your property. If your gutters are blocked or leaky it is important you clear them as soon as possible to prevent damage to…
Read MoreTop Tips For Preventing Damp
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In last months blog post Blount and Maslin identified 3 common types of damp you may encounter in your property. This month we bring you our top tips for preventing damp in your home.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”597″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_custom_heading text=”Ventilate your property” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This will stop damp from becoming worse. It is especially important to ensure…
Read MoreDamp The Facts: The 3 Most Common Types of Damp
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are three main types of damp and each type needs to be treated differently. The costs of treating damp can vary considerably so it is important to know which type damp is affecting your home. In this blog post Blount and Maslin describe the types of damp you may encounter in your property.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”592″…
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