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Home ownership remains an aspiration for renters, but the majority don’t think they will ever own their own home
Renters are increasingly disillusioned by a system that gives them no chance to get on the property ladder – but not with the idea of home ownership itself, latest stats show
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Moving too often is bad for our mental health
Millennials moving home frequently regret their decision, a survey reveals
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Estate agents continue to overvalue London properties despite Brexit impact
Recent figures show big gaps between asking and sold prices in London and the south east, despite the Brexit property market slump
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Affordable rents without giving up on the urban lifestyle? Mid-sized cities are the future
Why mid-sized cities are offering lower rents and better life opportunities to millennials
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Beware the property ghosters
Property ghosting is the new scourge for estate agents – these are fairweather 'buyers' who waste sellers' time. Have you fallen victim? Or are you a property ghost?
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Nightmare neighbours: this is how we feel about them next door
Do you get along with your neighbours or wish they'd just move out? You're not the only one...
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Forget buying to let – renting out a beach hut is where the money is
Renting out a beach hut in this Dorset location will give you more rental income than a Kensington flat
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Moving home on the 30th August? Have a rethink
The last day of August is predicted to be the busiest day to move in 2019 – and therefore the most disaster-prone
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Leaving behind your furniture when you sell can make you £1,000 extra. But what about a dead squirrel?
Kitchen and bedroom furnishings will add the most value to your sale – but new homeowners have been left with more bizarre items they weren't expecting...
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Neighbours from hell: the common bad behaviours that will drive you crazy
The eight mortal sins inconsiderate neighbours commit on a daily basis
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Leasehold scandal: where can you turn for help?
While the number of new leasehold homes is falling, people are still affected by existing leasehold terms. So, where can homeowners go for help?
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These are the biggest stresses you'll face on moving day
Damaged furniture, scratched walls and late removal vans cause the most sleepless nights
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A Berlin-style rent freeze could save UK renters up to £19K over five years
Germany has imposed a five-year rent freeze on Berlin – what would be the outcome of a comparable freeze in the UK?
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Build to rent market is better value for money for renters
Build to rent will soon make up a third of the UK rental market – and offers better accommodation
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And the most affordable UK city to rent or buy is...
...the town where you'd be spending just 12% of your income on rent or under 20% on mortgage repayments. We reveal the best cities, and other cost-effective places to live
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Noisy neighbour hell: these cities have the highest rates of complaints about noise
Live in one of these cities? Then you've probably experienced noisy neighbours first hand...
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How long will it take to sell your house? This new online tool will tell you...
Keen to get an offer? Now there's a tool that will tell you how long it takes to sell a property in your postcode so you'll know what to expect
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Leasehold scandal: what next for home owners locked into unsellable leases?
Despite numerous consultations, no definite solution has been found to leasholder woes
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Velux's new customisable roof lights will make you happier – for all sorts of reasons
DIY-design yourself a roof light, get an instant quote, feel happier
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Here's what a £1 million property looks like around the UK
A seven bedroom mansion in Yorkshire or a two bedroom flat in London?
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Finding a builder you can trust? Simply comparing quotes and asking for references won't cut it
With reliable builders a scarce commodity, it's important to do due diligence before committing
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Rise in staycations boosts the buy to let property market
Brexit and a stagnant property market have created the perfect conditions for a thriving buy to let market for holiday lets
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Help to Buy helped those who could already afford a home, says new report
New report reveals that the majority of Help to Buy home owners could have afforded a home without government assistance
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Revealed: London's most expensive roads
These would be dark blue on the Monopoly board
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Rejoice! Ikea announces a new collection aimed at renters and small homes
Ikea announces an innovative new collection, RÅVAROR, designed for renters and those living in small spaces
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You'll be amazed by what millennials are giving up to save for a house deposit
Alcohol, meals out and holidays also popular things to cut down on in order to save up for a house deposit. But what's the biggest thing we're giving up?
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Downsizing after retirement? Pah! You won't believe what most of us wish for when we retire
Indoor pools, eco features, Jacuzzis and cinema rooms feature as the most popular dream home improvements post-retirement – if money were no object, obviously
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House surveys: everything you need to know
What type of house survey do you need? A full structural survey, a homebuyer’s report, or something else? Get the lowdown on the choices available for every type of home with our guide
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How to buy a house at auction
Wondering how to buy a house at auction? If you’re looking for a quick way to buy a new home, getting your house at auction might be the answer. Follow our step by step guide to find out what you need to know
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