/* ============================================================
   100 KEY PROPERTIES — People Before Property
   Design system: Deep Navy / True Gold / Warm Cream
   Playfair Display (headings) · Inter (body)
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --navy:#0A1F44;
  --navy-deep:#071633;
  --navy-panel:#0D2552;
  --gold:#B8962E;
  --gold-bright:#D4AF50;
  --gold-ink:#8A6E1E;            /* AA-contrast gold for text on light (4.85:1 on white) */
  --gold-soft:rgba(184,150,46,.12);
  --cream:#F7F5F0;
  --off:#FAFAF7;
  --ink:#1A1A1A;
  --ink-soft:#43506B;
  --muted:#8FA0BF;
  --line:rgba(10,31,68,.10);
  --line-gold:rgba(184,150,46,.35);
  --shadow-card:0 1px 2px rgba(10,31,68,.06),0 8px 24px rgba(10,31,68,.08);
  --shadow-float:0 2px 6px rgba(10,31,68,.12),0 18px 48px rgba(10,31,68,.18);
  --radius:14px;
  --font-sans:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --ease-spring:cubic-bezier(.34,1.4,.4,1);
}
*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--off);
  line-height:1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
ul{list-style:none}

h1,h2,h3,.serif{font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-weight:700;line-height:1.15;color:var(--navy)}
h1{font-size:clamp(34px,5.2vw,62px);letter-spacing:-.02em}
h2{font-size:clamp(27px,3.6vw,42px);letter-spacing:-.015em}
h3{font-size:21px}
h1 em,h2 em,h3 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold);font-weight:600}
.on-navy h1,.on-navy h2,.on-navy h3{color:var(--off)}
.on-navy h1 em,.on-navy h2 em{color:var(--gold-bright)}
/* Tabular lining figures so prices, fees and stats align column-to-column */
.proof-item .num,.prop-card .price,.svc-card .fee,.fee-table .prc,.fee-table .svc,.step::before{font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums lining-nums;font-feature-settings:"tnum" 1,"lnum" 1}

.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;
  color:var(--gold-ink);font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:16px;
}
.eyebrow::before{content:"◈";font-size:10px}
.on-navy .eyebrow,.bg-navy .eyebrow{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.lead{font-size:clamp(16px,1.6vw,19px);color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:60ch}
.on-navy .lead{color:#C6D0E4}

.wrap{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
section{padding:clamp(64px,8vw,104px) 0;position:relative}
.bg-cream{background:var(--cream)}
.bg-navy{
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 540px at 88% -12%, rgba(184,150,46,.13), transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(800px 460px at -8% 112%, rgba(184,150,46,.07), transparent 55%),
    var(--navy-deep);
  color:var(--off);
}
.grain::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:.5;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.9' numOctaves='2'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .035 0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='160' height='160' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.gold-rule{width:64px;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-bright));border-radius:2px;margin:18px 0 26px}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:9px;
  padding:15px 30px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;
  border:1.5px solid transparent;cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease-spring),box-shadow .25s ease,background-color .2s ease,color .2s ease,border-color .2s ease;
}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn:active{transform:translateY(0)}
.btn:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--gold-bright);outline-offset:3px}
.btn-gold{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold) 0%,var(--gold-bright) 120%);color:var(--navy-deep);box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(184,150,46,.32),0 1px 3px rgba(10,31,68,.18)}
.btn-gold:hover{box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(184,150,46,.42),0 2px 5px rgba(10,31,68,.2)}
.btn-outline{border-color:var(--navy);color:var(--navy);background:transparent}
.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--navy);color:var(--off)}
.on-navy .btn-outline{border-color:rgba(250,250,247,.55);color:var(--off)}
.on-navy .btn-outline:hover{background:var(--off);color:var(--navy)}
.btn-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin-top:30px}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:90;
  background:rgba(7,22,51,.92);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(184,150,46,.25);
}
.header-inner{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;height:74px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:28px}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;flex:none}
.brand img{height:58px;width:auto;border-radius:8px}
.brand .brand-name{display:block;font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;color:var(--off);font-size:17px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.15}
.brand .brand-tag{display:block;margin-top:5px;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-bright)}
/* On phones the logo already says the name — drop the duplicate wordmark text */
@media (max-width:600px){.brand .brand-name{display:none}}
.main-nav{
  margin-left:auto;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:2px;
  background:rgba(250,250,247,.05);border:1px solid rgba(250,250,247,.14);
  border-radius:999px;padding:5px 6px;backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(7,22,51,.35);
}
.main-nav a{
  position:relative;color:#C6D0E4;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;padding:9px 14px;border-radius:999px;
  transition:color .18s ease,background-color .18s ease;
}
.main-nav a:hover{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.main-nav a.active{color:var(--gold-bright);background:rgba(250,250,247,.08)}
/* Tubelight lamp over the active item */
.main-nav a.active::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:-7px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:30px;height:4px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--gold-bright);
}
.main-nav a.active::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:-12px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:48px;height:22px;border-radius:999px;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(212,175,80,.45),transparent);
  filter:blur(6px);
}
.main-nav .btn{padding:11px 22px;font-size:14px;margin-left:10px}
.nav-toggle{display:none;margin-left:auto;background:none;border:1.5px solid rgba(250,250,247,.4);border-radius:9px;color:var(--off);font-size:15px;padding:9px 14px;cursor:pointer;min-height:44px}
@media (max-width:1420px) and (min-width:1141px){
  .main-nav{gap:0}
  .main-nav a{padding:9px 10px;font-size:13.5px}
  .main-nav .btn{padding:10px 16px;font-size:13px;margin-left:6px}
  .brand .brand-name{font-size:15px}
}
@media (max-width:1140px){
  .main-nav{
    position:fixed;inset:74px 0 auto 0;flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:2px;
    background:var(--navy-deep);padding:18px 24px 26px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-gold);
    border-radius:0;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:none;
    backdrop-filter:none;box-shadow:none;
    transform:translateY(-130%);transition:transform .3s ease;z-index:89;
    max-height:calc(100vh - 74px);overflow-y:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;overscroll-behavior:contain;
  }
  .main-nav.open{transform:translateY(0)}
  .main-nav a{padding:13px 10px;font-size:16px;border-radius:10px}
  .main-nav a.active::before,.main-nav a.active::after{display:none}
  .main-nav .btn{margin:12px 0 0}
  .nav-toggle{display:block}
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{padding:0;overflow:hidden}
.hero-inner{
  max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:clamp(48px,6vw,90px) 24px;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:clamp(32px,5vw,72px);align-items:center;min-height:76vh;
}
.hero-sub{padding:clamp(48px,6vw,72px) 24px}
.hero-sub .hero-inner{min-height:0;padding:0}
.hero-media{position:relative}
.hero-media .photo-main{
  width:100%;border-radius:20px;object-fit:cover;aspect-ratio:4/4.6;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-float);
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--navy-panel),var(--navy-deep));
}
.hero-media .photo-chip{
  position:absolute;width:31%;aspect-ratio:1/1.18;object-fit:cover;border-radius:14px;
  border:4px solid var(--off);box-shadow:var(--shadow-float);background:var(--cream);
}
.hero-media .chip-1{left:-7%;bottom:9%}
.hero-media .chip-2{right:-5%;bottom:-6%}
.hero-media .hero-flag{
  position:absolute;top:5%;left:-6%;background:var(--off);color:var(--navy);
  font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:999px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-float);display:flex;gap:8px;align-items:center;
}
.hero-flag .star{color:var(--gold)}
@media (max-width:880px){
  .hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;min-height:0}
  .hero-media{order:-1;margin:0 6%}
  .hero-media .photo-main{aspect-ratio:4/4;object-position:top center}
  .hero-media .hero-flag{top:auto;bottom:4%;left:4%}
}

/* ---------- Proof strip ---------- */
.proof{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px}
.proof a{display:block}
.proof-item{
  text-align:center;padding:26px 14px;border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);border-top:3px solid var(--gold);
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease-spring),box-shadow .25s ease;
}
a .proof-item:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-float)}
.proof-item .num{font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:clamp(26px,2.8vw,36px);font-weight:700;color:var(--navy)}
.proof-item .num .star{color:var(--gold)}
.proof-item .lbl{font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:600;margin-top:4px}
@media (max-width:760px){.proof{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
.portal-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:clamp(22px,4vw,52px);margin-top:40px;opacity:.85}
.portal-row img{height:26px;width:auto;filter:grayscale(.25);transition:filter .2s ease,opacity .2s ease}
.portal-row a:hover img{filter:none}

/* ---------- Editorial split ---------- */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(34px,5vw,72px);align-items:center}
.split.rev>.split-media{order:2}
.split-media img{width:100%;border-radius:18px;object-fit:cover;box-shadow:var(--shadow-float);aspect-ratio:4/4.5}
.split-media{position:relative}
.split-media::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:18px -18px -18px 18px;border:1.5px solid var(--line-gold);
  border-radius:18px;z-index:-1;
}
@media (max-width:880px){.split{grid-template-columns:1fr}.split.rev>.split-media{order:0}.split-media::before{display:none}}
.sig{margin-top:22px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);font-size:14px;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.sig b{color:var(--navy)}

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */
.cards{display:grid;gap:22px;margin-top:46px}
.cards.c4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
.cards.c3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.cards.c2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
@media (max-width:1000px){.cards.c4{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:680px){.cards.c4,.cards.c3,.cards.c2{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.aud-card{
  background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease-spring),box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.aud-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-float)}
.aud-card .art{height:120px;position:relative;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:16px 22px}
.aud-card .art .tag{position:relative;z-index:1;color:var(--off);font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase}
.aud-card .body{padding:22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.aud-card h3{font-size:20px;margin-bottom:8px}
.aud-card p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);flex:1}
.aud-card .go{margin-top:16px;color:var(--gold-ink);font-weight:700;font-size:14px;display:inline-flex;gap:7px;align-items:center;transition:gap .2s ease}
.aud-card:hover .go{gap:12px}
.art-1{background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(10,31,68,.9),rgba(10,31,68,.4) 45%,rgba(10,31,68,.15)),url(../img/cards/selling.webp) center/cover}
.art-2{background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(10,31,68,.9),rgba(10,31,68,.4) 45%,rgba(10,31,68,.15)),url(../img/cards/buying.webp) center/cover}
.art-3{background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(10,31,68,.9),rgba(10,31,68,.4) 45%,rgba(10,31,68,.15)),url(../img/cards/landlords.webp) center/cover}
.art-4{background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(10,31,68,.9),rgba(10,31,68,.4) 45%,rgba(10,31,68,.15)),url(../img/cards/renting.webp) center/cover}

/* ---------- Reviews ---------- */
.stars{color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:3px;font-size:15px}
.review-feature{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr .8fr;gap:clamp(30px,4vw,60px);align-items:center;
  background:#fff;border-radius:18px;padding:clamp(30px,4vw,56px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  border-left:4px solid var(--gold);
}
@media (max-width:820px){.review-feature{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.review-feature blockquote .pull{font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:clamp(22px,2.6vw,31px);font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);line-height:1.3;margin:14px 0 16px;display:block}
.review-feature blockquote p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:15.5px}
.review-cite{margin-top:18px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy)}
.review-aside{text-align:center;padding:26px;border-left:1px solid var(--line)}
@media (max-width:820px){.review-aside{border-left:none;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:26px 0 0}}
.review-card{
  background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:28px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  border-top:3px solid var(--gold);display:flex;flex-direction:column;
}
.bg-navy .review-card{background:rgba(250,250,247,.05);border:1px solid rgba(250,250,247,.12);border-top:3px solid var(--gold)}
.review-card .pull{font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-weight:700;font-size:19px;color:var(--navy);line-height:1.35;margin:12px 0 10px}
.bg-navy .review-card .pull{color:var(--off)}
.review-card p{font-size:14px;color:var(--ink-soft);flex:1}
.bg-navy .review-card p{color:#B9C5DC}
.review-card cite{font-style:normal;margin-top:16px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy)}
.bg-navy .review-card cite{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.replace-note{font-size:11px;color:#A88;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:10px}

/* ---------- Steps ---------- */
.steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;margin-top:46px;counter-reset:step}
.steps.s5{grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr)}
.steps.s6{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
@media (max-width:900px){.steps,.steps.s5,.steps.s6{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
/* Solid contrasting step boxes: navy box on light sections, cream box on navy sections */
.step{position:relative;padding:26px 24px 24px;border-radius:var(--radius);background:var(--navy);box-shadow:var(--shadow-card)}
.bg-navy .step,.on-navy .step{background:var(--cream)}
.step::before{
  counter-increment:step;content:counter(step,decimal-leading-zero);
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:var(--gold-bright);
  display:inline-block;margin-bottom:10px;letter-spacing:.1em;
}
.bg-navy .step::before,.on-navy .step::before{color:var(--gold-ink)}
.step h3{font-size:17.5px;margin-bottom:7px;color:var(--off)}
.bg-navy .step h3,.on-navy .step h3{color:var(--navy)}
.step p{font-size:14px;color:#C6D0E4}
.bg-navy .step p,.on-navy .step p{color:var(--ink-soft)}

/* ---------- Property cards ---------- */
.prop-card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);transition:transform .3s var(--ease-spring),box-shadow .3s ease}
.prop-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-float)}
.prop-card .ph{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/2.7;overflow:hidden}
.prop-card .ph img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s ease}
.prop-card:hover .ph img{transform:scale(1.045)}
.prop-card .badge{position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;background:var(--navy);color:var(--gold-bright);font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:999px}
.prop-card .body{padding:22px}
.prop-card .price{font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy)}
.prop-card .addr{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-soft);margin:3px 0 8px}
.prop-card .meta{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:14px}

/* ---------- Fee tables ---------- */
.fee-table{margin-top:34px;background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);overflow:hidden}
.fee-table .row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;padding:15px 26px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(184,150,46,.18);font-size:14.5px}
.fee-table .row:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.fee-table .row .svc{font-weight:600;color:var(--navy)}
.fee-table .row .prc{color:var(--ink-soft);text-align:right;flex:none}
@media (max-width:620px){.fee-table .row{flex-direction:column;gap:3px}.fee-table .row .prc{text-align:left}}
.fee-note{margin-top:16px;font-size:13.5px;font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-ink);font-weight:600}
.svc-card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:30px 26px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);border-top:3px solid var(--gold);display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.svc-card h3{font-size:18.5px;margin-bottom:6px}
.svc-card .fee{font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:24px;color:var(--gold-ink);font-weight:700;margin:8px 0 10px}
.svc-card .fee small{font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-weight:600}
.svc-card p{font-size:14px;color:var(--ink-soft);flex:1}
.svc-card .ex{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:12px;padding-top:12px;border-top:1px dashed var(--line)}

/* ---------- Accordion ---------- */
.faq{max-width:820px;margin:42px auto 0}
.faq details{background:#fff;border-radius:12px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden}
.bg-navy .faq details{background:rgba(250,250,247,.05);border:1px solid rgba(250,250,247,.12)}
.faq summary{
  cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:20px 56px 20px 24px;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;color:var(--navy);position:relative;
}
.bg-navy .faq summary{color:var(--off)}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary::after{content:"+";position:absolute;right:24px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);color:var(--gold);font-size:22px;font-weight:400;transition:transform .25s ease}
.faq details[open] summary::after{transform:translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg)}
.faq .ans{padding:0 24px 22px;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.bg-navy .faq .ans{color:#B9C5DC}

/* ---------- Embeds / panels ---------- */
.embed-panel{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:var(--shadow-float);padding:14px;margin-top:38px}
.embed-panel iframe{width:100%;min-height:620px;border:none;border-radius:10px}
.map-panel{border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);margin-top:38px}
.map-panel iframe{width:100%;height:380px;border:none;display:block}
.lt-strip{
  margin-top:34px;background:var(--navy);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:20px 28px;
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:14px;
}
.lt-strip p{color:var(--gold-bright);font-weight:600;font-size:15px}
.lt-strip p span{color:#C6D0E4;font-weight:400}

/* ---------- Area grid ---------- */
.area-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:46px}
@media (max-width:900px){.area-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:600px){.area-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.area-card.tall{grid-row:auto}}
.area-card{
  position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;min-height:190px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;padding:22px;
  color:var(--off);box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease-spring),box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.area-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-float)}
.area-card.tall{grid-row:span 2;min-height:300px}
.area-card h3{color:var(--off);font-size:22px;position:relative;z-index:1}
.area-card p{font-size:13.5px;color:#C6D0E4;position:relative;z-index:1;margin-top:4px}
.area-card .go{position:relative;z-index:1;margin-top:12px;color:var(--gold-bright);font-weight:700;font-size:13.5px}
/* Per-area photos (navy overlay darker at the bottom keeps the white text readable) */
.area-card.a-hornchurch{background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(7,22,51,.92),rgba(7,22,51,.45) 52%,rgba(7,22,51,.12)),url(../img/areas/hornchurch.webp) center/cover}
.area-card.a-romford{background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(7,22,51,.92),rgba(7,22,51,.45) 52%,rgba(7,22,51,.12)),url(../img/areas/romford.webp) center/cover}
.area-card.a-upminster{background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(7,22,51,.92),rgba(7,22,51,.45) 52%,rgba(7,22,51,.12)),url(../img/areas/upminster.webp) center/cover}
.area-card.a-emerson-park{background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(7,22,51,.92),rgba(7,22,51,.45) 52%,rgba(7,22,51,.12)),url(../img/areas/emerson-park.webp) center/cover}
.area-card.a-harold-wood{background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(7,22,51,.92),rgba(7,22,51,.45) 52%,rgba(7,22,51,.12)),url(../img/areas/harold-wood.webp) center/cover}
.area-card.a-elm-park{background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(7,22,51,.92),rgba(7,22,51,.45) 52%,rgba(7,22,51,.12)),url(../img/areas/elm-park.webp) center/cover}
.area-card.a-rainham{background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(7,22,51,.92),rgba(7,22,51,.45) 52%,rgba(7,22,51,.12)),url(../img/areas/rainham.webp) center/cover}
.area-card.a-gidea-park{background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(7,22,51,.92),rgba(7,22,51,.45) 52%,rgba(7,22,51,.12)),url(../img/areas/gidea-park.webp) center/cover}
.area-card.a-cranham{background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(7,22,51,.92),rgba(7,22,51,.45) 52%,rgba(7,22,51,.12)),url(../img/areas/cranham.webp) center/cover}
.area-card.a-collier-row{background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(7,22,51,.92),rgba(7,22,51,.45) 52%,rgba(7,22,51,.12)),url(../img/areas/collier-row.webp) center/cover}
.area-card.a-grays{background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(7,22,51,.92),rgba(7,22,51,.45) 52%,rgba(7,22,51,.12)),url(../img/areas/grays.webp) center/cover}
.area-card.a-lakeside{background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(7,22,51,.92),rgba(7,22,51,.45) 52%,rgba(7,22,51,.12)),url(../img/areas/lakeside.webp) center/cover}

/* ---------- Values chips ---------- */
.chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-top:34px}
.chip{
  background:rgba(250,250,247,.06);border:1px solid rgba(184,150,46,.4);color:var(--off);
  font-size:14px;font-weight:600;padding:11px 22px;border-radius:999px;
}
.bg-cream .chip,.bg-off .chip{background:#fff;color:var(--navy);box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);border:1px solid var(--line-gold)}

/* ---------- Badges ---------- */
.badge-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:28px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);text-align:center;transition:transform .3s var(--ease-spring),box-shadow .3s ease}
.badge-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-float)}
/* Solid contrasting badge boxes: cream box on navy sections, navy box on cream sections */
.bg-navy .badge-card,.on-navy .badge-card{background:var(--cream);border:none}
.bg-cream .badge-card{background:var(--navy)}
.badge-card .ico{font-size:26px;color:var(--gold-ink);margin-bottom:10px}
.badge-card .ico img{height:54px;width:auto;display:block;margin:0 auto 2px}
.bg-cream .badge-card .ico{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.badge-card h3{font-size:17px;margin-bottom:8px}
.on-navy .badge-card h3{color:var(--navy)}
.bg-cream .badge-card h3{color:var(--off)}
.badge-card p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.bg-cream .badge-card p{color:#C6D0E4}
.cert-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:7px;margin-top:16px;min-height:44px;box-sizing:border-box;padding:10px 20px;border-radius:999px;font-family:var(--font-sans);font-weight:700;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy-deep);background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold) 0%,var(--gold-bright) 120%);box-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(184,150,46,.3);transition:transform .25s var(--ease-spring),box-shadow .25s ease}
.cert-link:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(184,150,46,.44)}
.cert-link:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--gold-bright);outline-offset:3px}
.cert-link svg{width:15px;height:15px;flex:none}
/* Pin certificate buttons to the bottom of each card so they align across the row */
.badge-card .cert-link{margin-top:auto;align-self:center}
.badge-card p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer{background:var(--navy-deep);color:#B9C5DC;padding:64px 0 0;border-top:3px solid var(--gold)}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;gap:38px;padding-bottom:44px}
@media (max-width:900px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:580px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.site-footer h4{font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;color:var(--off);font-size:17px;margin-bottom:16px}
.site-footer a{transition:color .15s ease}
.site-footer a:hover{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.site-footer li{margin-bottom:9px;font-size:14px}
.footer-brand img{height:52px;width:auto;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:14px}
.footer-brand p{font-size:14px;max-width:34ch}
.footer-brand .tag{color:var(--gold-bright);font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-style:italic;font-size:17px;margin:6px 0 12px}
.social-row{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:18px}
.social-row img{height:30px;width:30px;border-radius:7px;opacity:.85;transition:opacity .2s ease,transform .2s var(--ease-spring)}
.social-row a:hover img{opacity:1;transform:translateY(-2px)}
.compliance{border-top:1px solid rgba(184,150,46,.25);padding:20px 0 26px;font-size:12.5px;color:#7E8FAE;text-align:center;line-height:1.8}

/* ---------- Floating pill + mobile bar ---------- */
.lets-talk{
  position:fixed;left:26px;bottom:26px;z-index:95;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-bright));color:var(--navy-deep);
  font-weight:800;font-size:15px;padding:16px 28px;border-radius:999px;
  box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(184,150,46,.45),0 2px 6px rgba(10,31,68,.3);
  display:none;gap:9px;align-items:center;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease-spring),box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.lets-talk:hover{transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(184,150,46,.5)}
.mobile-bar{display:none}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .lets-talk{display:none}
  .mobile-bar{
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.3fr 1fr;position:fixed;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:85;
    background:var(--navy-deep);border-top:1px solid var(--line-gold);
  }
  .mobile-bar a{
    text-align:center;padding:15px 6px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--off);
  }
  .mobile-bar a.mid{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deep)}
  body{padding-bottom:52px}
}

/* ---------- Team showcase (hero) ---------- */
.team-showcase{position:relative}
.ts-grid{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start}
.ts-col{flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.ts-col:nth-child(1){margin-top:38px}
.ts-col:nth-child(3){margin-top:62px}
.ts-card{
  position:relative;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;cursor:pointer;
  aspect-ratio:4/4.8;box-shadow:var(--shadow-float);
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--navy-panel),var(--navy-deep));
  transition:opacity .4s ease;
}
.ts-card img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:top;
  filter:grayscale(1) brightness(.8);transition:filter .5s ease}
.ts-card.ts-active img{filter:grayscale(0) brightness(1)}
.ts-card.ts-dim{opacity:.55}
@media (hover:none){.ts-card img{filter:none}}
.ts-list{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px 26px;margin-top:20px}
.ts-row{display:block;cursor:pointer;transition:opacity .3s ease}
.ts-row.ts-dim{opacity:.45}
.ts-row .ts-name{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px}
.ts-row .ts-tick{width:16px;height:3px;border-radius:3px;background:rgba(250,250,247,.25);flex:none;transition:width .3s ease,background-color .3s ease}
.ts-row.ts-active .ts-tick{width:22px;background:var(--gold-bright)}
.ts-row .ts-name b{color:var(--off);font-size:15.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.ts-row .ts-meet{
  font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:var(--gold-bright);
  opacity:0;transform:translateX(-8px);transition:opacity .25s ease,transform .25s ease;
}
.ts-row.ts-active .ts-meet{opacity:1;transform:none}
.ts-row .ts-role{display:block;margin-top:4px;padding-left:25px;font-size:9.5px;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
@media (max-width:880px){
  .ts-col:nth-child(1){margin-top:22px}
  .ts-col:nth-child(3){margin-top:38px}
  .ts-list{gap:12px 18px}
}

/* ---------- Magnetic text (morphing cursor) ---------- */
.magnetic-text{position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:none;user-select:none}
.mt-circle{
  position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:0;height:0;border-radius:50%;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-bright));pointer-events:none;
  transition:width .5s cubic-bezier(.33,1,.68,1),height .5s cubic-bezier(.33,1,.68,1);
  will-change:transform,width,height;
}
.magnetic-text.on .mt-circle{width:180px;height:180px}
.mt-inner{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;will-change:transform}
.mt-inner span{
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;white-space:nowrap;
  color:var(--navy-deep);font-size:clamp(20px,2.6vw,30px);
}
@media (hover:none){.magnetic-text{cursor:pointer}.mt-circle{display:none}}

/* ---------- About hero — full storefront photo shown in full, no overlay ---------- */
.about-hero{padding:clamp(44px,6vw,72px) 0 0}
.about-shopfront{max-width:1240px;margin:clamp(34px,5vw,60px) auto 0;padding:0 24px}
.about-shopfront img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border-radius:20px 20px 0 0;box-shadow:var(--shadow-float)}
@media(max-width:480px){.about-shopfront{padding:0 14px}}

/* ---------- Big portal cards (Properties page) ---------- */
.portal-big{
  background:#fff;border-radius:18px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  padding:clamp(36px,4vw,56px) 20px;text-align:center;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;
  border-top:3px solid var(--gold);
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease-spring),box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.portal-big:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-float)}
/* logos balanced by visual weight — wide marks fill width, the taller OnTheMarket mark is capped so all three read at a similar height */
.portal-big img{width:96%;max-width:200px;height:auto;margin-bottom:26px}
.portal-big.p-otm img{max-width:215px}
.portal-big.p-zoopla img{max-width:200px}
.portal-big p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:30ch;margin-bottom:24px;flex:1}
.portal-big .btn{width:100%;max-width:280px}

/* ---------- Reviews marquee ---------- */
.marquee{overflow:hidden;position:relative;margin-top:46px;
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent);
  mask:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent)}
.marquee-track{display:flex;width:max-content;animation:marquee-scroll 45s linear infinite}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track{animation-play-state:paused}
.marquee-group{display:flex;gap:22px;padding-right:22px;flex:none}
.marquee .review-card{width:min(340px,78vw);flex:none}
@keyframes marquee-scroll{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .marquee{mask:none;-webkit-mask:none}
  .marquee-track{animation:none;width:auto;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .marquee-group{flex-wrap:wrap;padding-right:0}
}

/* ---------- Spark border buttons (animated comet around the border) ---------- */
.btn-spark{position:relative}
.spark{
  position:absolute;inset:-2px;border-radius:inherit;pointer-events:none;
  border:2px solid transparent;
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) padding-box,linear-gradient(#000 0 0) border-box;
  -webkit-mask-composite:xor;
  mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) padding-box,linear-gradient(#000 0 0) border-box;
  mask-composite:exclude;
}
.spark-dot{display:none}
@supports (offset-path: rect(0 auto auto 0 round 999px)){
  .spark-dot{
    display:block;position:absolute;width:24px;aspect-ratio:1;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold-bright) 55%,#FFF3D6);
    offset-path:rect(0 auto auto 0 round 999px);
    animation:spark-travel 5s linear infinite;
  }
}
@keyframes spark-travel{to{offset-distance:100%}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.spark{display:none}}

/* ---------- Mesh gradient background (shader-style, pure CSS) ---------- */
.mesh-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden;pointer-events:none}
.mesh-bg i{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(70px);will-change:transform}
.mesh-bg .m1{width:62vw;height:62vw;min-width:520px;min-height:520px;top:-22%;left:-16%;opacity:.62;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(184,150,46,.68),transparent 66%);
  animation:mesh-a 13s ease-in-out infinite}
.mesh-bg .m2{width:50vw;height:50vw;min-width:440px;min-height:440px;bottom:-24%;right:-12%;opacity:.52;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(212,175,80,.6),transparent 66%);
  animation:mesh-b 17s ease-in-out infinite}
.mesh-bg .m3{width:70vw;height:70vw;min-width:560px;min-height:560px;top:8%;left:22%;opacity:.6;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(22,51,95,.95),transparent 62%);
  animation:mesh-c 21s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes mesh-a{
  0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}
  33%{transform:translate(22vw,14vh) scale(1.25)}
  66%{transform:translate(8vw,26vh) scale(.95)}
}
@keyframes mesh-b{
  0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}
  33%{transform:translate(-18vw,-14vh) scale(1.2)}
  66%{transform:translate(-26vw,6vh) scale(.9)}
}
@keyframes mesh-c{
  0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}
  33%{transform:translate(-14vw,12vh) scale(.88)}
  66%{transform:translate(10vw,-8vh) scale(1.12)}
}
.mesh-bg ~ *{position:relative;z-index:1}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .mesh-bg i{animation:none}
}

/* ---------- Feature carousel hero (split layout) ---------- */
.carousel-hero{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;
  min-height:calc(100vh - 74px);padding:clamp(20px,2.5vw,34px) 0 40px}
.carousel-hero .hero-grid{
  width:100%;max-width:1500px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(32px,4vw,64px);
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.08fr .92fr;gap:clamp(36px,4.5vw,80px);align-items:center;
}
.carousel-hero .eyebrow{font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.3em}
.carousel-hero h1{font-size:clamp(46px,6vw,92px)}
.carousel-hero .tw-line{font-size:clamp(19px,2.3vw,32px);min-height:1.4em;margin-top:20px}
.hero-lead{margin-top:18px;font-size:clamp(17px,1.5vw,21px);line-height:1.65;color:#DBE3F2;max-width:46ch}
.carousel-hero .btn-row{margin-top:30px}
.carousel-hero .btn{padding:17px 34px;font-size:16px}
.hero-proof{margin-top:30px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid rgba(184,150,46,.35)}
.hero-proof-label{font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-bright);font-weight:600;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:2px}
.hero-proof-line{font-size:clamp(16px,1.5vw,20px);color:#C6D0E4}
.hero-proof-line b{color:var(--off);font-weight:700}
.hero-proof-line .stars{font-size:clamp(16px,1.5vw,20px);margin-right:8px}
.hero-proof-line .star-dim{color:rgba(184,150,46,.35)}
.hero-proof-portals{display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:clamp(12px,1.6vw,20px);margin-top:10px}
.hero-proof-portals a,.hero-proof-portals span{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex:1 1 0;min-width:0;background:#fff;
  padding:14px 16px;border-radius:14px;
  box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease-spring);
}
.hero-proof-portals a:hover{transform:translateY(-3px)}
/* all three portal logos sized to the SAME height so none dominates the row */
.hero-proof-portals img{height:clamp(16px,2.4vw,28px);width:auto;max-width:100%;object-fit:contain}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .hero-proof-portals{flex-wrap:nowrap;gap:8px;justify-content:center}
  .hero-proof-portals a,.hero-proof-portals span{flex:1 1 0;min-width:0;padding:13px 10px;justify-content:center}
  .hero-proof-portals img{max-width:100%;max-height:36px}
}
.carousel-hero .fc{margin:0;padding:0}
.carousel-hero .fc-stage{height:clamp(400px,40vw,580px)}
.carousel-hero .fc-item{width:clamp(200px,19vw,305px)}
.carousel-hero .fc-caption{margin-top:28px}
.carousel-hero .fc-caption .fc-cap-name{font-size:clamp(24px,2.5vw,32px)}
.carousel-hero .fc-caption .fc-cap-role{font-size:12px;margin-top:7px}
.carousel-hero .fc-caption .fc-cap-meet{font-size:14px;margin-top:10px}
@media (max-width:880px){
  .carousel-hero .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center}
  .carousel-hero .btn-row{justify-content:center}
  .hero-proof-portals{justify-content:center}
  .carousel-hero .fc-stage{height:min(380px,96vw)}
  .carousel-hero .fc-item{width:min(56vw,230px)}
}
.fc{position:relative;width:100%;max-width:1100px;margin:clamp(26px,4vw,46px) auto 0;padding:0 16px}
.fc-stage{position:relative;height:clamp(380px,46vw,540px);perspective:1000px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.fc-item{position:absolute;width:clamp(240px,28vw,360px);height:100%;
  border-radius:26px;overflow:hidden;border:2px solid rgba(250,250,247,.12);
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--navy-panel),var(--navy-deep));
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35),0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  transition:transform .5s ease-in-out,opacity .5s ease-in-out,filter .5s ease-in-out;
  will-change:transform,opacity,filter}
.fc-item img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:top}
.fc-nav{
  position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);z-index:20;
  width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;cursor:pointer;
  background:rgba(7,22,51,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  border:1.5px solid var(--line-gold);color:var(--gold-bright);
  font-size:22px;line-height:1;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  transition:background-color .2s ease,transform .2s var(--ease-spring);
}
.fc-nav:hover{background:rgba(184,150,46,.3);transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1.08)}
.fc-nav:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--gold-bright);outline-offset:3px}
.fc-prev{left:clamp(4px,3vw,32px)}
.fc-next{right:clamp(4px,3vw,32px)}
.fc-caption{display:block;text-align:center;margin-top:22px}
.fc-caption .fc-cap-name{font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:clamp(20px,2.4vw,28px);
  font-weight:700;color:var(--off)}
.fc-caption .fc-cap-role{display:block;margin-top:5px;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-bright)}
.fc-caption .fc-cap-meet{display:inline-block;margin-top:8px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--muted);
  transition:color .2s ease}
.fc-caption:hover .fc-cap-meet{color:var(--gold-bright)}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .carousel-hero{min-height:0}
  .fc-stage{height:min(320px,85vw)}
  .fc-item{width:min(60vw,240px)}
}

/* ---------- Typewriter ---------- */
.typewriter{display:inline-block;font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-style:italic;font-weight:600;color:var(--gold-bright)}
.tw-cursor{display:inline-block;margin-left:2px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;color:var(--gold-bright);animation:tw-blink 1s step-end infinite}
@keyframes tw-blink{50%{opacity:0}}

/* ---------- Reveal ---------- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);transition:opacity .7s ease,transform .7s var(--ease-spring)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}
  *{scroll-behavior:auto!important;animation:none!important;transition:none!important}
}

/* ---------- Misc ---------- */
.breadcrumb{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.04em;margin-bottom:18px}
.breadcrumb a:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.center{text-align:center}
.center .lead,.center .gold-rule{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.reassure{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;margin-top:18px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--gold)}
.reassure::before{content:"☎";font-size:15px}
.filter-pills{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-top:30px}
.filter-pills button{
  border:1.5px solid var(--line-gold);background:#fff;color:var(--navy);font-weight:600;font-size:13.5px;
  padding:10px 20px;border-radius:999px;cursor:pointer;transition:background-color .2s,color .2s,transform .2s var(--ease-spring);
}
.filter-pills button:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.filter-pills button.on{background:var(--navy);color:var(--gold-bright);border-color:var(--navy)}

/* ===== PHONE PASS ≤480px ===== */
@media(max-width:480px){
  /* Layout */
  .wrap{padding:0 16px}
  section{padding:clamp(38px,9vw,72px) 0}

  /* Header — brand name too wide at 375px, pushes toggle off screen */
  .header-inner{gap:12px;padding:0 14px}
  .brand{gap:8px}
  .brand img{height:48px}
  .brand .brand-name{font-size:13px}
  .brand .brand-tag{display:none}

  /* Nav toggle — guaranteed 44px tap target */
  .nav-toggle{padding:12px 14px}

  /* Floating pill — clear of mobile bar, above all fixed layers */
  .lets-talk{bottom:82px;right:14px;padding:12px 18px;font-size:13px}

  /* Eyebrow — tight letter-spacing wraps badly on narrow screens */
  .eyebrow{letter-spacing:.16em;font-size:10.5px}

  /* Carousel hero headline — 46px min is too large on a phone */
  .carousel-hero h1{font-size:clamp(32px,8.5vw,46px)}
  .carousel-hero .tw-line{font-size:clamp(16px,4.4vw,20px);min-height:0;margin-top:12px}
  .carousel-hero .btn{padding:14px 22px;font-size:14px}
  .carousel-hero .btn-row{gap:10px}

  /* Hero body copy */
  .hero-lead{font-size:16px;max-width:100%}

  /* Portal proof badges — smaller, still 2×2 wrap */
  .hero-proof-portals a,.hero-proof-portals span{padding:11px 7px;border-radius:10px}
  .hero-proof-portals img{max-width:100%;max-height:34px}

  /* Team carousel stage — was getting taller than tablet, fix */
  .carousel-hero .fc-stage{height:min(280px,76vw)}
  .carousel-hero .fc-item{width:min(58vw,220px)}

  /* Parallax headline — 40px min is too large on a phone */

  /* Chips */
  .chip{font-size:13px;padding:9px 16px}

  /* Review feature pull quote */
  .review-feature blockquote .pull{font-size:clamp(18px,5vw,31px)}

  /* Area cards — tall variant already resets grid-row at 600px */
  .area-card{min-height:150px}

  /* Mobile bar — slightly tighter text, still 44px+ tap target */
  .mobile-bar a{font-size:12px;padding:14px 4px}

  /* Footer */
  .compliance{padding:16px 14px;font-size:12px}

  /* Reassure pill — allow text to wrap on phones */
  .reassure{flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center}
}

/* ===== Hero refinements (mobile reading order) ===== */
@media (max-width:600px){ .hero-proof-portals{display:none} }
@media (min-width:481px) and (max-width:600px){ .carousel-hero h1{font-size:clamp(34px,9vw,42px)} }

/* ===== Calendar Booking Modal ===== */
.cal-trigger{text-align:center;margin-top:36px}
.cal-modal{
  display:none;position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:300;
  background:rgba(7,22,51,.78);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:16px;
}
.cal-modal.open{display:flex}
.cal-modal-inner{
  background:#fff;border-radius:18px;width:100%;max-width:760px;
  overflow:hidden;position:relative;
  box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  animation:calUp .28s ease both;
}
@keyframes calUp{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.cal-close{
  position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;z-index:10;
  background:var(--navy);color:#fff;border:none;border-radius:50%;
  width:44px;height:44px;font-size:22px;cursor:pointer;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  line-height:1;transition:background .2s ease;
}
.cal-close:hover,.cal-close:focus{background:var(--gold);outline:none}
.cal-modal iframe{width:100%;height:min(600px,85vh);border:none;display:block}
@media(max-width:600px){
  .cal-modal{padding:0;align-items:flex-end}
  .cal-modal-inner{border-radius:18px 18px 0 0;max-height:92vh}
  .cal-modal iframe{height:min(560px,82vh)}
}

/* ===== Blog article (post) ===== */
.post-hero{padding:clamp(48px,6vw,80px) 0 clamp(30px,4vw,46px)}
.post-hero .wrap{max-width:820px}
.post-cat{display:inline-block;background:var(--gold-soft);color:var(--gold-ink);font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:7px 14px;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:18px}
.post-hero h1{font-size:clamp(30px,4.4vw,52px)}
.post-hero h1 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-bright);font-weight:600}
.post-meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-top:20px;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted)}
.post-meta .dot{opacity:.5}
.post-figure{max-width:1020px;margin:clamp(-30px,-3vw,-20px) auto 0;padding:0 24px}
.post-figure img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/8;object-fit:cover;border-radius:20px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-float);background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--navy-panel),var(--navy-deep))}
.post-body{max-width:740px;margin:clamp(36px,5vw,60px) auto 0;padding:0 24px;font-size:17.5px;line-height:1.8;color:var(--ink)}
.post-body>p:first-child{font-size:19.5px;line-height:1.7;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.post-body h2{font-size:clamp(23px,2.6vw,31px);margin:38px 0 14px}
.post-body h3{font-size:19px;margin:28px 0 10px}
.post-body p{margin:0 0 18px}
.post-body ul{margin:0 0 18px;padding-left:0}
.post-body li{position:relative;padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:11px;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.post-body li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:4px;top:11px;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-bright))}
.post-body strong{color:var(--navy)}
.post-body a{color:var(--gold-ink);font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:var(--line-gold);text-underline-offset:3px}
.post-body a:hover{text-decoration-color:var(--gold)}
.post-body blockquote.pull{margin:30px 0;padding:6px 0 6px 26px;border-left:4px solid var(--gold);font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(20px,2.4vw,27px);line-height:1.35;color:var(--navy)}
.post-cta{max-width:740px;margin:clamp(40px,5vw,60px) auto 0;padding:clamp(26px,4vw,40px);background:var(--navy);border-radius:18px;text-align:center;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card)}
.post-cta h2{color:var(--off);font-size:clamp(22px,2.6vw,30px)}
.post-cta h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-bright);font-weight:600}
.post-cta p{color:#C6D0E4;font-size:15.5px;margin:12px auto 0;max-width:48ch}
.post-cta .btn-outline{border-color:rgba(250,250,247,.55);color:var(--off)}
.post-cta .btn-outline:hover{background:var(--off);color:var(--navy)}
.related-guides{max-width:740px;margin:clamp(32px,4vw,48px) auto 0;padding:28px 24px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.related-guides-label{font-size:11px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:14px}
.related-guides-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:10px}
.related-guide-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;padding:14px 15px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;text-decoration:none;transition:border-color .2s,transform .2s ease}
.related-guide-card:hover{border-color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.related-guide-card .guide-cat{font-size:10.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-ink)}
.related-guide-card strong{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--navy);font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3;display:block}
.related-guide-card .guide-go{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:var(--gold-ink);margin-top:2px}
@media(max-width:600px){.related-guides-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.post-back{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-top:6px;color:var(--gold-ink);font-weight:700;font-size:14px}
/* --- Knowledge-guide additions (rate tables, callouts, hub cards) --- */
.post-body table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:8px 0 22px;font-size:15.5px}
.post-body table th,.post-body table td{text-align:left;padding:11px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.post-body table th{background:var(--cream);color:var(--navy);font-weight:700;font-size:14px}
.post-body table tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}
.post-body table td:last-child,.post-body table th:last-child{text-align:right;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.post-body .note{margin:24px 0;padding:18px 22px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--cream);border-left:4px solid var(--gold);font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.7}
.post-body .note p{margin:0 0 10px}.post-body .note p:last-child{margin:0}
.post-body .note strong{color:var(--navy)}
.post-body .note.note-update{background:#FBF3E0;border-left-color:var(--gold-bright)}
.post-body .note .note-tag{display:inline-block;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-ink);margin-bottom:6px}
.guide-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:20px;margin-top:30px}
.guide-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:#fff;border-radius:16px;padding:24px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);border:1px solid var(--line);transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease;text-decoration:none}
.guide-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-float)}
.guide-card .guide-cat{font-size:11.5px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-ink);margin-bottom:8px}
.guide-card h3{font-size:18px;color:var(--navy);margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3}
.guide-card p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);margin:0 0 16px;flex:1}
.guide-card .guide-go{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:700;color:var(--gold-ink)}
.guide-card-img{margin:-24px -24px 18px;border-radius:14px 14px 0 0;overflow:hidden;height:168px;flex-shrink:0}
.guide-card-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .35s ease}
.guide-card:hover .guide-card-img img{transform:scale(1.05)}
/* Featured (full-width) guide banner — tall, wide proportion so the whole house shows */
.guide-card.feature .guide-card-img{height:auto;aspect-ratio:3/1;max-height:440px}
@media(max-width:640px){.guide-card.feature .guide-card-img{aspect-ratio:16/9}}
.guide-section-title{margin:48px 0 4px;display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:12px}
.guide-section-title h2{font-size:clamp(22px,2.5vw,28px);color:var(--navy)}
.guide-section-title span{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600}
@media(max-width:480px){
  .post-figure{padding:0 16px}
  .post-body,.post-cta{padding-left:16px;padding-right:16px}
  .post-body{font-size:16.5px}
  .post-body table{font-size:14px}.post-body table th,.post-body table td{padding:9px 10px}
}