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Moving experiences to avoid

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Moving house can be a very traumatic experience, one which can be made worse by an incompetent removal company. The best way to choose a removal company is by personal recommendation, looking for those which are members of the British Association of Removers. It is better to go to a firm's offices rather than book everything by phone, as this will give a good idea of how efficiently the business is run. Insurance is very important, especially if goods are to be placed in storage.

Author: Spackman, Anne
Publisher: Financial Times Ltd.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
Standards, Storage and moving industry

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Someone to watch over it

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Many people who own a second home decied to rent it out as a holiday cottage. If they are to earn a reasonable amount of money from doing so, they must first ensure that it meets the high standards set by letting agencies. They will have to equip it with items such as towels and cutlery, and will either have to clean it and do the laundry themselves or employ someone to do so. In some cases, owners find this too much work and decide to opt for a long-term letting deal instead.

Author: Spackman, Anne
Publisher: Financial Times Ltd.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
Maintenance and repair, Vacation homes

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You could be converted

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Barn conversions first became popular in the late 1980s, with farmers able to obtain high prices for dilapidated outbuildings which could be converted into residential accommodation. However, owners of barn conversions have found that expenses have been high, and they are now selling with very little profit or even at a loss. People looking to purchase a barn conversion now will probably get a good deal, obtaining a lot of space for their investment.

Author: Spackman, Anne
Publisher: Financial Times Ltd.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
Remodeling and renovation, Barns

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