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Same with us. Plus all of the ceilings in the house were covered with the awful "popcorn plaster" which was a filthy brown in many places. It took us many many hours to scrape all of the popcorn off down to just the plain, smooth plaster ceilings so we could give them a white-wash.

It's funny what a fresh coat of paint will do. Pity the landlord never offered to give the place a fresh coat of paint while the tenants lived there. Might have made all the difference in the world. Cleanliness doesn't hurt either.

The price is affected in England

Why smoking affects your house price
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By Simon P Ward
February 07 2004
If you’re looking to sell your home, be aware of 10 things that will put a lot of potential purchasers off your property
Selling your home can be a difficult business, what with the stress of people tramping through your property on a regular basis, dealing with solicitors, not to mention looking for somewhere else to live.
However you could discover that finding a buyer is a harder task than you anticipated. The Woolwich has identified 10 things that put potential buyers off paying the asking price for a home. The bank estimates that these cost homeowners an incredible £3 billion a year. Read on and take note:
Smoking
The Woolwich survey found that 28% were put off homes by nicotine-stained walls, ceilings and doors and the smell of stale smoke. They estimate that the effects of smoke could shave £16,000 off the asking price unless some DIY is done to rectify the damage.

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