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26 AREA FOCUS
Hello! The best areas for families

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Welcome to the July issue of the ESPC Property and Interiors 30 EXPERT ADVICE
magazine which is packed full of the latest property news and views. 30 Top five things to look out
for at an inspection
Looking for a new area to set up a family home? Don’t miss our 31 PROPERTY ADVICE
feature on the best areas for families to move to. We also have tips 52 Latest ESPC research
on how to keep renovation costs down and the founder of IYASU unveils property market
medical bags speaks to ESPC about her life and career path. sentiment
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Editor’s note John Lewis and Partners give tips on how to sleep in the heat Summer styling
while Dobbies shares a recipe for an Instagrammable dish that’s
perfect for summer soirees. 46 INTERIORS INSIDER
Emer O’Toole
How to renovate on a
budget
Plus, David Marshall from Warners discusses how to use a Home
Report while Shirley Mushet from ESPC Mortgages Nicky Lloyd 52 MY 9-TO-5
from ESPC Lettings give us their top market tips. Founder of luxury medical
bag company IYASU,
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As always, we’ve got a spotlight on some of the best properties Dr Catherine Fernando,
on the market! shares her daily life

This is my last edition of ESPC magazine as we welcome Laura
Mearns back from maternity leave next month. Hope you have
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