48 boydens.co.uk 05 Life at Home Contents 6 Homes with style Browse our shopping pages for inspiration and ideas for outdoor living. 11 News Check out what’s going on in the property market and pick up essential advice. 14 Getting mortgage-ready Mortgage consultant Chris Pargin looks at what borrowers can do to improve their credit rating. 18 The insider guide to selling a property Philip Boyden reveals what goes on behind the 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 SELLERS 10 WAYS TO ADD VALUE TO YOUR HOME Summer 2022 Issue 03 RENOVATING PROPERTY HOLIDAY LETTINGS How landlords are moving in on Staycation opportunities Exclusive interview with A Place in the Sun’s Laura Hamilton Beauty Why Frinton-on-Sea has so much to offer Beach 32 56 Cover image courtesy of Channel 4, A Place in the Sun scenes to achieve the best price for your home. 22 ‘Don’t paint your house magnolia!’ TV presenter Laura Hamilton talks exclusively about her latest home renovation project. 26 Home and away Coastal Branch Manager Matthew Hayward explores the appeal behind holiday lettings. 32 The great outdoors From interiors that harness the soothing effects of nature to garden dens. 40 How add value to your home The HomeOwners Alliance reveals 10 ways to add value to your property. 46 Meet our Coastal Branch team We catch up with the team at Frinton-on-Sea to find out how they can help you. 48 Fantastic Frinton Find out what makes this coastal gem such a great place to live, work and visit. 54 Let it be Colchester Lettings Manager Brian Purvis gives his top tips for landlords. 56 Life is sweet We chat to Great British Bake Off finalist Alice Fevronia about her new, super-stylish kitchen. 63 Allowable expenses Boydens’ Director of Sales & Lettings Paul Buck on how landlords need to get savvy with their tax bill. 64 Countdown to moving If you’re ready to move, check out some expert advice.
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