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Dear Heather, I want to sell my house. I know that the seller pays the agent’s commission, which is five per cent, but what other costs can I expect to pay? Seller Dear Seller, That’s a great question and one most sellers tend not to think about unti...

Dear Heather, I have a house that I’d like to rent out long-term (three years). Do you do rentals as well as sales? What should I do to get my house rent-ready, and how much does it cost to put it with an agency for rent? House for Rent Dear House f...

Dear Heather, We have just bought a house and would like to encourage more birds into our yard, particularly bluebirds. Do you have any ideas on how we can do this? Bird Lover Dear Bird Lover, The eastern bluebird (sialia sialis) is native to Bermud...

Dear Heather, My house is on the market. I have recently reduced the price, but showings seem to have slowed down. Why do you think this is? Seller Dear Seller, Well done for adjusting the price, as most of the time houses will sell if priced correc...

Dear Heather, I thought your article last week about preparing to use an alternative energy source was great. Now can you tell me a bit more about what’s involved with installation and what to consider in Bermuda? Going Solar Too Dear Going Solar To...

Dear Heather, I have heard about solar electricity and I am thinking about installing some at my property. How do I go about it? What do I need to know? Going Solar Dear Going Solar, These are some great questions! I actually don’t have much experie...

Dear Heather, We have followed your great advice and have our patio/entertaining area looking fabulous. However, we are having a problem with mosquitoes. Any advice on how to keep them away? Entertaining Outdoors Dear Entertaining Outdoors, It is ge...

Dear Heather, I have a small guest apartment attached to my house and I am thinking of renting it out as an Airbnb to get a little extra income. What is involved? Airbnb Curious Dear Airbnb Curious, We are seeing people buying homes with the thoug...

Dear Heather, We are planning to be away this summer, do you have any tips for keeping the house safe whilst we are gone? Vacation Mode Dear Vacation Mode, Among the fastest ways to kill a post-vacation buzz is returning home and discovering your ho...

Dear Heather, Can I cut some branches from my neighbour’s hedge or tree if they are hanging over my garden? Hedge Trimmer Dear Hedge Trimmer, When you live close to your neighbours, hedges and trees are a nice screen and help maintain privacy. Over ...