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Growing inflation, unpredictable financial markets and the high cost of living mean many former retired Harborne people are returning to work in what has been dubbed the ‘great unretirement’. Some are even bringing forward their downsizing house move.

We watch all the TV shows about renovations and self-builds, lapping it up. We critique their interior design ideas and landscaped gardens. We watch people make mistakes and go vastly over budget. But still, the end result is usually marvellous. A labour of love to cherish - a forever home.

Buying a house is a complicated process. A legal professional must ensure no issues with the property you buy. And, as with many things that involve legal professionals, it seems as if it takes forever! Is it possible to speed things up?

Until six months ago, out of the thousands of tenants, I have shown around Harborne properties in all my years as an agent, I can count the number of tenants who have requested to see the EPC of the rental property on the one hand. Now, it’s the first question tenants ask.