26 boydens.co.uk 05 Life at Home Contents 06 Homes with style Browse our shopping pages for inspiration and ideas for your new home. 11 News Check out what’s going on in the property market and pick up essential advice. 14 A sizzling property market Philip Boyden reviews the housing market and looks ahead to the next quarter. 18 Getting on the ladder UK house sales to first-time buyers reached their highest levels for 19 years in 2021 – what EDITORIAL EDITOR Anna-Marie Casas ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE Chantell Keston, Debbie Taylor CREATIVE ART DIRECTOR Lee Thomas MARKETING CREATIVE MARKETING MANAGER Dominic Littler PUBLISHING PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Clara Deeks MANAGING DIRECTOR Allistair Hunter OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Tracy Norton-Mead CONTACT Life at Home Magazine, DS Media, 7 Faraday Close, Oakwood Industrial Estate, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex CO15 4TR Advertising Enquiries: 01255 221322 Editorial Enquiries: [email protected] Life at Home Magazine is published by DS Media on behalf of Boydens estate agency. The contents of this magazine must not be reproduced without permission. Life at Home Magazine is available FREE for property buyers, sellers, tenants and landlords registered with Boydens in North Essex and South Su olk. HOME LIFE AT –– A magazine exclusively devoted to proper ty buyers, sel lers, tenants and landlords –– TOP SPOT Why Colchester is the place to be! Spring 2022 Issue 02 FIRST-TIME BUYERS The rush to get on the property ladder SUSTAINABLE LIVING Create a kitchen that’s beautiful AND eco-friendly Spring ACTION into There’s no better time to make your move Boydens 2 Cover.indd 1 20/04/2022 17:23 34 46 Cover image Laura Ashley Spring Summer Collection 2022. Henshaw Desk £795, Henshaw Pair of Dining Chairs £495, Hepworth Made to Measure Blind from £58. lauraashley.com is behind this rise, and will it continue? 22 ‘Overpay your mortgage if you can!’ TV property expert Tayo Oguntonade gives his top tips for investing in bricks and mortar. 26 Being a landlord Landlords discuss how to create positive relationships with tenants and tips for success. 34 Rustic hideaway A tiny village provides the idyllic backdrop for a stunning home renovation. 38 Spring to life! Welcome spring by giving your home a seasonally inspired refresh or harness nature to its fullest. 44 Meet our Colchester team We catch up with our Colchester branch team to find out how they can help you with your sale, purchase, rental or let. 46 All Conquering Colchester Find out what makes this historic town in Essex such a great place to live, work and visit. 52 A clean sweep Tenancy Deposit Progressor Tammy Mitchell examines what you need to do to end a tenancy on good terms. 56 A smooth exit Boydens Head of Sales & Lettings Paul Buck discusses how landlords can avoid the pitfalls of a difficult check-out. 58 A kitchen for a sustainable life Create a kitchen that’s beautiful, functional and will stand the test of time for your new home! 64 Spring moves Planning a move in the warmer months? Check out some expert advice.
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