Dear Heather,
I want to sell my house. I know that the seller pays the agent’s commission, which is five per cent, but what other costs can I expect to pay?
Seller
Dear Seller,
That’s a great question...
Dear Heather,
I have a house that I’d like to rent out long-term (three years). Do you do rentals as well as sales? What should I do to get my house rent-ready, and how much does it cost to put it wit...
Dear Heather,
We have just bought a house and would like to encourage more birds into our yard, particularly bluebirds. Do you have any ideas on how we can do this?
Bird Lover
Dear Bird Lover,
The ea...
Dear Heather,
My house is on the market. I have recently reduced the price, but showings seem to have slowed down. Why do you think this is?
Seller
Dear Seller,
Well done for adjusting the price, as ...
Dear Heather,
I thought your article last week about preparing to use an alternative energy source was great. Now can you tell me a bit more about what’s involved with installation and what to conside...
Dear Heather,
I have heard about solar electricity and I am thinking about installing some at my property. How do I go about it? What do I need to know?
Going Solar
Dear Going Solar,
These are some g...
Dear Heather,
We have followed your great advice and have our patio/entertaining area looking fabulous. However, we are having a problem with mosquitoes. Any advice on how to keep them away?
Entertain...
Dear Heather,
I have a small guest apartment attached to my house and I am thinking of renting it out as an Airbnb to get a little extra income. What is involved?
Airbnb Curious
Dear Airbnb Curious...
Dear Heather,
We are thinking of putting in a pool at our house as we have the space. Will this increase the value of our house or make it more rentable if we decide to rent it out? Should we take the...
Dear Heather,
We are planning to be away this summer, do you have any tips for keeping the house safe whilst we are gone?
Vacation Mode
Dear Vacation Mode,
Among the fastest ways to kill a post-vacat...