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When you own a home, looking after the property and maintaining its condition is one of the most important parts. This is because you want to maintain the property's value throughout your ownership period.

How to winterise your property

As the weather changes, it becomes more and more important to keep an eye out for any weathering occurring to your property. This could be from rising damp to rotting window frames, and if these problems aren't spotted and dealt with, they can create larger problems in the future. Here are some simple ways to ensure your property is fully prepared for winter.

Tip 1 - Vacant properties

Winter is approaching, and for owners of vacant properties, it's crucial to protect your investment from potential cold-weather damage. A drain-down service ensures that heating systems in empty properties are safely drained, helping prevent frozen pipes and costly repairs. This simple step can save significant expense and hassle during the colder months, giving you peace of mind. Get in touch with a reliable plumber to schedule a drain-down service and protect your property all winter long.

Tip 2 - Check your insulation

Throughout the winter, you will blast your home with heating, but there's no point in cranking it on full if it's just going to escape your home! Check that your insulation is at its most efficient so it can retain the hot air. Your main insulation sources that will affect this are your attic and your windows.

Tip 3 - Identify air gaps and seal them

Air gaps can easily form throughout the summer, with the heat causing cracks and creating air leaks in your home. These can be found by windows and doors or behind washing machines, dryers, and ovens. By identifying these small gaps, you can help reduce the amount of cold air entering and hot air escaping.

Tip 4 - Add winter home decor

As silly as it may sound, utilising the right winter rug in a room can transform a living space aesthetically and efficiently. It can provide an extra layer of warmth with a fashionable touch. By adding extra cushions and blankets and finally getting out the thick duvet for your bed, you are simply preparing yourself and your home for the winter.

Are you and your home ready for winter? Contact Richard Kendall Estate Agent for more information.

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From the outset it was a privilege to converse with Karen Marijewko. She made the whole process very straightforward. The Richard Kendall software system updating me regularly with viewings was extremely good. Overall a simple, clear and efficient process. Highly recommend this company and Karen. Mr Snow 15/04/2025

We would like to thank Catherine and Shireen for working so hard in our selling/buying. They were so knowledgeable, polite and extremely helpful. They gave us lots of support. All the other staff were helpful too, especially Margaret. Thank you so much. Kind regards, Sue and Keith. Sue 15/04/2025

Excellent service. Can't rate Leah enough at Ossett branch. She went above and beyond to get our completion through before the end March. Alan 15/04/2025

Richard Kendall Estate Agents guided us through a tough buyer’s market when other agents pushed us to drastically lower our property’s price. Despite our urgency to sell, they advised against a steep reduction, suggesting a modest drop instead. Their insight—that finding the right buyer takes time—proved spot-on. Within a week of the adjustment, a couple fell in love with our home and bought it, leaving us wondering if we’d undersold. Alison and the team were professional, communicative, and strategic—focused on value, not just a quick sale. Highly recommend! David 15/04/2025

A very good experience with Liz at Richard Kendals. She was always in touch either by email or phone call. I would highly recommend RK. For buying and selling. Thank you to Liz and everyone at RK. Excellent customer service. Christine 15/04/2025

Just want to give Alison Hopkinson 10/10 For helping me through my sale always ringing me letting me know about the progression of my sale thanks again Alison Antony 15/04/2025

Really helpful and friendly. Made sure i was kept up to date with all developments and helped everything go smoothly and quickly. Toni 15/04/2025

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