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Mild weather is over, days are getting shorter and the cold begins to make its appearance. If you have decided to purchase a property, please consider to aclimatize it, and fit it out for the cold. All this measures guarantee to enjoy the maximum comfort. and avoid low temperatures.

When purchasing a home, there are some basic actions to be done in the property, which can not be overlooked, just when fall begins and winter is around the corner. Although most homes, such as those in Hermes & Mathew portfolio, are very well prepared and adapted to fight inclement weather, please find our tips to ensure winter at home without any hiccups.

After purchasing a property, fit it for the cold and have everything ready for the freezing winter

Check on the heating. At the beginning of autumn, before temperatures drop, is the ideal time to do the maintenance of the heating system. In the event that you have decided to buy a estate with individual heating, contact a specialist to make the appropriate security checks before activiting it. The operations to be performed although looking simple (check the pressure of the boiler, purge radiators, etc.) should be done by a professional to avoid later problems.

Check windows. It is estimated that approximately 70% of the energy lost in a property is caused by air leaks through the windows. It is important to perform the pertinent checks, to observe if air enters, in order to take the appropriate measures. Nowadays, first quality carpentry and double glazing guarantee a perfect isolation, but even so, it is necessary to check on these measures.

Isolate the doors. After buying an apartment and moving in, it is important to check that air does not leak through the doors, especially through the main entrance which connects the interior of the estate with the staircase of the building. If necessary, weather stripping can be installed to prevent the passage of air and thus to enable enjoying an ideal temperature inside the property without having to raise the heating thermostat which would end increasing the heating bill.

Check pipes. If gas or water pipes are exposed to low temperatures, there is a risk that they will freeze, prior to their breaking. It is good advice to be cautious and if, for example, they are not isolated, consider to do it with some material. An expert opinion will give the best solution.

Take advantage of natural light and sun. The sun is the source of free heat not to be ignored. When buying a property it is important to take advantage hours of sunlight inside the property because, without any doubt, it will allow to face the cold easily. Opening curtains, raising blinds and letting the sun rays filter the different rooms of the estate, will increase the temperature of the interior a few degrees.

Use insulating elements. Elements that, at first glance, have a decorative component, can also serve to prevent the cold from entering the interior of the property. Placing double curtains, using thicker fabrics or carpets help for the isolation.

Prepare the terrace. For those who have decided to buy a property with terrace, it is also important to prepare it for the coldest months of the year, and to take advantage of it throughout the year. The furniture to be used must be resistant to be in the open air, and it is also important to assess whether a non-slip floor must be placed.

With these tips, you can spend a comfortable winter at home, quiet and warm. And if you are still looking for the perfect property, bear in mind that Hermes & Mathew offers a wide portfolio of estates for sale to satisfy the most demanding needs.