/*
Theme Name: Home Buyer Survey
Theme URI: https://home-buyer-survey.co.uk/
Author: Property Surveys Southeast
Description: Consumer-first home survey website for Essex, Kent and London.
Version: 1.3.8
Requires at least: 6.5
Tested up to: 7.1
Requires PHP: 8.0
Text Domain: home-buyer-survey
*/

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