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Here at Bennet Samways we often get asked this question. And we can categorically say no, don’t take your house off the market just because it is December! Now is an ideal time to have your propert

Winter(proofing) is coming… In many ways, this has been a strange year, hasn’t it? But, you can rely on the seasons to come and go and soon it will be winter. Some people don’t like the cold and t

Home décor trends just keep on coming, but there’s one popular trend that seems to be a permanent fixture – bringing the outdoors indoors – and it seems that there is a scientific reason for this, sin

Not Every Property Has Large Windows or Plenty of Floor Space! Space and light are two key things that tenants, and buyers are looking for when searching for a home in Derbyshire. Sadly, not every pr

Buying a house in Derbyshire is such an exciting time. Looking at areas, looking at different styles of property, different gardens, locations, schools, transport links….and of course, no one love

What is a listed building? If a building is deemed to have special architectural or historic importance or interest, then it's likely to be on the National Heritage List for England, Historic Environ

Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia Japonica) may look small and contained but don't underestimate the scale of the problem it can potentially cause. The plant can extend 2–3 metres high and up to two metres

An open-plan home with shared living, dining and kitchen spaces can have many benefits. It can even help give your home an edge when it comes to selling it later down the line. But there can be con