Homebuyers given advice on looking for winter-proof houses for sale

People looking to purchase houses for sale in the following few months have been given advice on how to make sure their potential homes are winter-proof.

Age UK has told homeowners to prepare for freezing temperatures this winter, suggesting that properties should be kept protected from the cold weather.

It stated that insulated outside taps would help prevent them from freezing and bursting when the temperature drops, while lofts and pipes should be well lagged so that less heat escapes from the property.

These are a couple of areas that potential homeowners could look at when viewing properties for sale in the UK, in addition to making sure the boiler works and trees are cut back so they do not cause damage in windy weather.

Home insurance provider Hiscox also recommended glancing at the mains water supply and checking whether tanks and pipes are insulated in unheated areas including outbuildings or lofts. 

A sunny day while others have snow.

While parts of the country are having snow, here in Weston super Mare its bright sunshine and a great day for finding your new home.

Check out http://www.jamesrigby.co.uk for our full register of properties.

We have a number of very happy people today as they get the keys to their new home and with Christmas just around the corner its very exciting times.

Keep the old and bring in the new !

James Rigby estate agents has been running for over 15 years so now is the time to be up to  date and utilise modern technology a little more.

Obviously we have had our own website for years and used the likes of http://www.rightmove.co.uk for nearly 5 years but 2010 see the start of social media.

James Rigby can now be found on

*Blogger (obviously)
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*Twitter @jr_estate_agent
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