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Category: Property

Property storage

Tips for Finding Affordable Storage Units

Posted on December 31, 2025 By Becky

When it comes to finding affordable storage units, understanding the options available and knowing how to navigate the storage industry can save you money and stress. Whether you’re downsizing, moving, or simply decluttering, a storage unit can provide the extra space you need. However, storage prices can vary widely based…

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Property

The Benefits of Having a Home Warranty for Your Property

Posted on December 20, 2025 By Becky

As a homeowner, protection and preparation are key factors in maintaining your property’s value and ensuring peace of mind. A home warranty is an excellent tool for safeguarding against the unexpected expenses that can arise from repairing or replacing major home systems and appliances. These warranties are designed to cover…

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The Maintenance Habits That Keep Properties Looking New for Years

Posted on December 15, 2025 By Becky

For many property owners, maintenance is about fixing things when they break. But that’s not maintenance—it’s damage control. Maintenance is about avoiding problems in the first place, and it’s more cost effective than most people think. What’s the difference between a building that looks appealing after ten years versus one that…

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When Your Student Outgrows the Dorm: A Parent’s Guide to the Apartment Transition

Posted on December 13, 2025 By Becky

The freshman dorm move gets all the attention. Parents prepare for it, photograph it, and maybe even shed a few tears over it. But somewhere around sophomore or junior year, another moving milestone arrives with far less fanfare and significantly more complexity: the transition from campus housing to a first…

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Property moving house

Finding the Right Moving Company for Your Next Chapter

Posted on December 13, 2025 By Becky

Moving is one of those life events that sits somewhere between exciting and completely overwhelming. Whether you’re upgrading to a bigger space, downsizing after the kids leave, or relocating for a fresh start, the process involves so much more than just boxes and tape. It’s about trusting strangers with your…

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What Nobody Tells You About Moving to a University Neighborhood

Posted on December 13, 2025 By Becky

University neighborhoods have a certain energy that’s hard to find anywhere else. Coffee shops stay open late. Bookstores actually exist. There’s always something happening, whether it’s a weekend farmer’s market or a free concert on the campus lawn. But if you’re considering relocating to one of these areas, the experience…

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Property green building

How Government Green Building Rules Are Changing Commercial Property

Posted on December 1, 2025 By Becky

Commercial property owners have something to deal with that they likely never would have had to years ago – government mandated green building regulations. Where once energy efficiency certifications became an optional exercise in public relations that companies would pay a fee for, buildings today must now complete requirements with deadlines…

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Planning Your Dream Home: How to Avoid the Biggest Design Mistakes

Posted on November 29, 2025 By Becky

For many families, constructing a home, planning for it from the inside out, represents the most unique opportunity to get everything they need and want from a custom-built habitation. Yet just because it’s such a fun opportunity does not mean that people often enter at first jump with success –…

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Hi, I'm Becky! Based in South East London with my husband and three children, Life in Velvet is where I share home organisation ideas, family food planning, and the Type A systems that make everyday life feel a little more intentional and productive!

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