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  • owenjt
    owenjt Posts: 109 Forumite
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    My advice is to look at the planning applications online for similar building and see who the agent is.  Perhaps even approach those homeowners if brave enough to get feedback.
    Good shout! Had a look online and can see a number of agents that have been used on the same street. Once we get the keys we may look to speak to some neighbours to get some feedback.

    Also try living in the space first and get a sense of what would work for you?
    We're hoping to do much of the work whilst we're living with family nearby so won't actually be living there, but we will be spending some time there to get a sense of what would work.
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