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Q&A: Should I take my property off the market?
We all know that to sell a home you need neutral decor and no clutter - but what if you're doing that but there's still no interest? |
Q&A: Structural issues with chimney breasts
This week's reader has an unsupported first-floor chimney breast and he's unsure whether to remove the chimney stack or leave it... |
Q&A: Resolving a boundary dispute with a neighbour
A reader asks how they can find out where their garden ends and their neighbour's begins. |
Q&A: How do I remove emulsion paint from carpet?
A cleaning expert advises this week’s reader on how to rectify his home decorating mishap. |
Q&A: How do I rent out my Spanish property legally?
The Spanish authorities have announced a crackdown on illegal holiday lets this summer. Here's how to let your holiday home legally. |
Q&A: How do I get the spa look in my bathroom?
This week’s reader wants to recreate the on-trend hotel/spa style in her home bathroom. An expert advises. |
Q&A: What's the best way to wash summer bedding?
This week's reader is wondering whether she should use fabric conditioner on her bed linen, and what the best options are for summer. |
Q&A: How do I prevent moths in the wardrobe?
This week’s reader has found a moth in her wardrobe. An expert advises her on what she can do to prevent infestation. |
Q&A: How do I build a wetroom floor?
This week's reader wants to build a wetroom but doesn't want the floor to be raised to allow for the fall. An expert panellist advises. |
Q&A: Who is responsible for my building's gutter?
This week's reader has a leaky gutter - but they rent the ground-floor flat. Our expert panellist advises what the next step should be. |
Q&A: Joint property ownership in France
Who resides in a jointly owned French property if one of its owners dies and they have left their share to another party in their will?
Q&A: How do I know where a plot's boundaries lie?
An expert advises on how to find out where a repossession property's boundaries lie, and how to reclaim surrounding land.
Q&A: Should I pay rent to my landlord or an agent?
A reader has received a letter from an estate agent instructing him to pay rent to them, not his landlord. Should he?
Q&A: Hard-wearing, on-trend patio paving options
Bored of your grey patio flagstones? Find out how to get the Mediterranean look using terracotta tiles.
Q&A: Who inherits my French property?
A retired, twice-married father-of-two asks who stands to inherit his French holiday home - and what he can do to change it.
Q&A: Should I go along with my landlord's fraud?
This week's reader is worried about a fraudulent mortgage application his landlord is making. Our expert offers advice.
Q&A: Paint for condensation-prone walls
An industry expert advises this week's reader on the best paint to use in steamy, damp rooms.
Q&A: Water through a flat's ceiling - who pays?
If an upstairs neighbour has a leak which causes water damage to your flat, who pays for the repairs? Our expert has the answer.
Q&A: What can I do with my compost over winter?
The decomposing process slows down considerably during the freezing weather. Here's how to speed up your compost bin's activity.
