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    How do I Cancel my Council Tax When I Move House?

    How do I Cancel my Council Tax When I Move House?

    Published 5 days ago

    Moving to a new house comes with a variety of administration.

    Dealing with solicitors, removal companies and getting your utility bills sorted are all top priorities for moving home. Council Tax is generally one of the most significant household bills, so ensuring it is in order in a timely manner is imperative.

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    Relocating to Cardiff? How to Find the Best Schools & Your Perfect Rental Home

    Relocating to Cardiff? How to Find the Best Schools & Your Perfect Rental Home

    Published 12 days ago

    We often receive questions from families about Cardiff schools and their catchment areas, so we've put together our best advice to help you navigate this crucial decision, whether you're a new tenant or a landlord in Cardiff looking to invest in family-friendly areas.

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    Extending Your Rental Property? A Landlord's Guide to Architect Fees & ROI

    Extending Your Rental Property? A Landlord's Guide to Architect Fees & ROI

    Published 20 days ago

    Many landlords might consider cutting corners on design costs for a Cardiff rental extension, perhaps approaching a builder directly.

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    How to Move House With a Fish Tank

    How to Move House With a Fish Tank

    Published about 1 month ago

    Transporting your fish during a home move can be extremely daunting.

    However, by following this guide, there is no reason your fish cannot be moved safely and thrive in their new environment.

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    Navigating Neighbourhood Boundaries: How to Deal With Nosy Neighbours

    Navigating Neighbourhood Boundaries: How to Deal With Nosy Neighbours

    Published 2 months ago

    Is there anything more annoying than nosy neighbours?

    Whether they're constantly knocking at your front door, eavesdropping from the other side of the fence, feeling someone encroaching on your personal life is no fun at all.

    Having neighbours who are friendly and available is a sign of a great local community, and that type of relationship is in abundance in South Wales. But there's a line between friendly and nosy. Sometimes, neighbours can cross that line.

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    Do Bathroom Walls Have to be Tiled? 3 Tile Alternatives

    Do Bathroom Walls Have to be Tiled? 3 Tile Alternatives

    Published 3 months ago

    Bathroom renovations are an excellent way to boost the potential value of your home. In fact, they can add as much as 4% to the value of a UK property and allow you to charge a higher rate for rentals or holiday lets.

    When redecorating your bathroom (for yourself or your tenants), you may be wondering whether a fully tiled bathroom and tiled floor are the right options. If so, here are our thoughts on tiles in the bathroom and what the other alternatives are.

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    Outdoor Entertaining: 7 of the Best Ideas

    Outdoor Entertaining: 7 of the Best Ideas

    Published 3 months ago

    As the warmer months approach, many of us are eager to make the most from our beautiful outside spaces.

    Entertaining outside is a wonderful option for the warmer evenings that spring and summer welcome. It allows you to enjoy the company of your family and friends, whilst keeping your home immaculate.

    We love entertaining outdoors, so we thought we would share our best outdoor entertaining tips with you!

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    A Guide To Garden Fence Laws

    A Guide To Garden Fence Laws

    Published almost 2 years ago

    You may think this is a strange topic, but lots of homeowners in Newport remain unaware of the laws regarding garden fences until they find themselves embroiled in a frustrating and costly boundary dispute. With fences being central to many neighbourhood conflicts, we believe that everyone who owns a property in Newport should have a better understanding of the law. So, here you’ll find some expert advice to help you stay well-informed about your property rights and obligations as a homeowner.

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    The Cost Of Living Crisis: How Landlords Can Protect Their Rental Income (6 Tips)

    The Cost Of Living Crisis: How Landlords Can Protect Their Rental Income (6 Tips)

    Published almost 2 years ago

    Are your potential tenants able to afford their rent?

    The UK is in a cost-of-living crisis, and it’s having a knock-on effect on landlords in Newport and Cardiff. More contract holders are struggling to pay their rent, and landlords, therefore, are having to take action to protect their rental income during these difficult times.

    At Red Key, we are experts in the rental property sector, and we’re bringing your our six best tips to help you make sure your rental income is well-protected.

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    How to Improve Home Wi-Fi: Tips and Advice

    How to Improve Home Wi-Fi: Tips and Advice

    Published almost 2 years ago

    Are you tired of dealing with slow internet speeds and constant buffering? Do you find yourself wondering how to fix poor Wi-Fi and boost your Wi-Fi signal at home? Look no further! We know how important a decent Wi-Fi signal is in your home. In fact, many home movers check internet speeds before making a decision to view a property!

    The fact is that many of us have multiple devices, working from home is common and dare we even mention the need for a good Wi-Fi signal during the school holidays, so it’s no wonder that Wi-Fi can be sluggish when it’s having to work extra hard. According to broadband.co.uk, the UK average download speed is 78.48Mbps, yet it’s still not unusual to experience buffering.

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    Fitness for Human Habitation – What Does It Mean?

    Fitness for Human Habitation – What Does It Mean?

    Published over 3 years ago

    The Renting Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) (Wales) Regulations 2022 have significant implications in the extent to which landlords must test and check their properties’ structure, fixtures, fittings, installations, and appliances. Here we take a look at some of the key points…

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    Jamie’s Viewpoint – April 2022

    Jamie’s Viewpoint – April 2022

    Published over 3 years ago

    I hope this installment finds you well and that 2022 is shaping up to be a good year. In the New Year, I alluded to the fact that the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 was due to be ratified imminently and, sure enough, that happened shortly after.

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