Rochester: Concern grows over missing woman

Police helicopter joins search for person last seen in the early hours of this morning

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7 Ways to Green Up Your Property

Eco-friendly living means conserving natural resources and saving the planet. It also means that eco-friendly properties cost more. If you want to sell your property, and you want to sell it for more money, you need to invest in it first. As they say, you have to spend money to make money. The safest way to do that is making your property completely eco-friendly.

This might seem to be a long and hard task, but that’s not the case, and you’ll see that in this article. Here are some of the ways which you can use to easily green up your property and make it worth much more:

Get Off the Grid

Harnessing the power of renewable sources is a great way to scale down your electrical bill. Opt for clean energy and install solar panels. Homes with high-efficiency solar panels are rare, but they’re popular on the market. Fortunately, home solar panels are not too expensive nowadays, and this investment is a wise choice, especially for people who’re looking to sell their property.

Get an Energy Audit

‘’Australian houses are just glorified tents in the winter’’ said The Sydney Morning Herald. Most homes in Australia are under-insulated, and air leaks account for 25% of an average energy bill. Energy auditors are well-equipped, and they’re able to find the problems in your home quickly. Be sure to tail energy auditors like a shadow so that you can understand the issues and find a way to fix them.

Check the Electrical Wiring

If you’re from Australia, you already know that sometimes the wires receive UV damage. Find a good electrician in North Sydney and let him check and fix the wirings on your property. By doing so, you’ll ensure that the property you’re selling is hazard-free and that the electricity is not wasted.

Switch the Light Bulbs

Compact fluorescent light bulbs are now available to fit many light fixtures. They don’t just use a quarter of electricity, they also last longer, and they will make your home look better to potential buyers. Change the light bulbs yourself, or get an electrician to do it.

Combat the Air Pollution

Putting some plants indoors is a great idea simply because live plants work as natural air filters, and they’re particularly effective when it comes to absorbing harmful pollutants. Your indoor air will be clean at all times, and your property will look cozier with ZZ plants and Madagascar dragon trees.

Install a Carbon Monoxide Detector

Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that can be deadly. To prevent poisoning and to up the price of your home, install a carbon monoxide detector. You can buy it at your local hardware store, and you can install it yourself.

Let the Light In

If your property is old, it probably has a lot of windows that let in the cold and heat. You can install energy efficient windows yourself, or you can get an expert to do it. Installing the windows by yourself might not be a good idea if you’re not handy since poorly installed windows can let in water which leads to problems such as mold and cracked foundations.

As a seller, you’re in control of pleasing the buyers, and you have the power to persuade them. Don’t focus just on making your house green, focus on all the little things that might seem unimportant. Replace all old cupboards and cabinets, paint the walls, and mow the lawn. The buyers don’t expect your home to be in a perfect condition, but they do expect it to be clean and green.

from Home My Heaven: Home Improvement Blog UK http://www.homemyheaven.co.uk/2017/07/green-up-property.html

Dartford: Police called to High Road over fears of fuel theft attempt

A man is in custody following reports of suspicious behaviour in the early hours of this morning.

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Maidstone: Police appeal after man assaulted in Week Street

Officers are asking for anyone with information to contact them after a man was assaulted and left with facial and leg injuries.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/police-probe-following-assault-128161/

Barbed wire 'stinger' found across Old Folkestone Road in Dover as police launch investigation

Police are investigating after barbed wire was found stretched across a road last night.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/police-probe-barbed-wire-stinger-128163/

Ships collide in Dover Straits: Seafrontier and Huayang Endeavour hit each other as coastguard and lifeboats called out

Two ships collided in the Dover Straits earlier this morning sparking a large rescue mission with coastguard and lifeboats but no casualties reported.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/oil-tanker-in-crash-with-128159/

Gillingham: Dying Adele fan's Wembley concert dream is shattered

A terminally-ill gran has been left devastated after singer was forced to pull out of her gig tonight.

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