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What is an EPC?

Wed 08 Dec 2021

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are a record of how energy efficient a property is. If you require an EPC for your property, take a look at our useful guide..
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Whether you’re buying your first home, selling up or moving on to your next property, you’ll no doubt be aware that the costs of moving can really mount up. And while it can be tempting to try and cut costs where possible, some expenses are non-negotiable. One such expense is a good survey. .
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Chesterfield property market update

Mon 27 Sep 2021

The last eighteen months have been tumultuous in so many ways. Every individual, every business and every industry, all over the world has been affected in some way by the pandemic. But how has the local housing market fared through all this? We caught up with Marcus Linsey MRICS, Partner and Chartered Surveyor at Bothams, to get his views. .
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Buying a fixer-upper

Tue 07 Sep 2021

We’ve all seen a million TV shows about property renovation, home improvements and DIY. The magic of TV can make complex projects look easy, but in reality, taking on a huge renovation project is not for the inexperienced, or indeed the faint-hearted. .
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Our top tips for successful viewings

Fri 20 Aug 2021

The way you carry out your viewings can make all the difference when it comes to creating a positive first impression of your home. Do it well and your ‘sold’ board will be up in no time..
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Selling in summer?

Sat 07 Aug 2021

What’s the best time of year to sell your home? According to conventional wisdom, spring or perhaps even autumn are the ideal seasons for selling up. But is this actually true?.
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Coronavirus Update Monday 18th May

Mon 18 May 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Mon 30 Mar 2020

We have adapted accordingly to continue to offer the high level of service you would expect from Bothams - it is in situations such as this where experience counts during what is clearly a challenging and uncertain time, and whilst Bothams as a firm has experienced such times in the past first opening in 1871, the Coronavirus pandemic is uncharted territory for us all. .
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