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How to choose an estate agent when selling your house or flat
Choosing the the right estate agent can dramatically raise your chances of selling a property – here's how to get it right
By Anna Cottrell •
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Renting: a beginner’s guide
New to renting? Follow our hassle-free, step-by-step guide to finding the right home
By Andrea Dean •
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We rent on average four years longer than planned – but high property prices aren't always the cause
Freedom to travel and taking longer to choose where we settle are among the reasons we rent longer than we expected
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to buy a house or flat: a guide for first-time buyers in 2018
Searching the property portals definitely isn’t all you need to be doing if you want to be a savvy buyer. Discover all you need to know about the homebuying process
By Sarah Warwick •
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Buying a home? Have you considered the extra costs?
From stamp duty to repairs, extra costs on top of the price of a new property are often discounted by buyers
By Anna Cottrell •
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New online tool compares lifetime rental and buying costs – which makes better financial sense for you?
Renting but considering buying? This new online calculator helps you decide if buying – or continuing to rent – where you live is a savvy choice
By Anna Cottrell •
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The worst thing about moving house? Why, packing, of course
Packing revealed to be most stressful part of moving in recent survey
By Anna Cottrell •
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Just agreed to be a loved one's executor? Forget the inheritance for now and consider the practicalities
Common – and stressful – problems you may face when inheriting an estate while being the executor too can be minimised with preparation
By Anna Cottrell •
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Competitive parking annoys unsuspecting new homeowners most. But what else?
The warning signs to common new homeowner regrets are all there before you move in – it's all about spotting them
By Anna Cottrell •
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Selling your home? Exposed wood, smart tech and shutters might bag you that sale
Exposed wood that adds character is what causes most house-hunting Brits to fall for a property
By Alison Jones •
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Could living on a boat be the answer to the housing crisis?
Is it cheaper – and is it worth it – to ditch land for water when looking for a house?
By Anna Cottrell •
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On a low income? You may have to save for over a century to buy a house
Recent figures reveal the staggering gap between house prices and workers' pay
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to sell your house – or flat
Ready to up sticks to a new home? Then you’re going to need to sell yours first. Here’s how to maximise value and make the process as smooth as possible
By Sarah Warwick •
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Everything you need to know about surveys
Buying a house and not sure if it’s a full structural survey you need, a homebuyer’s report, or something else? Get the lowdown on the choices available for every type of home with our guide
By Sarah Warwick •
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A beginner's guide to stamp duty
Stamp duty is the tax you’ll pay when you’re buying a house or flat, but how much will you have to fork out? Be prepared with our expert advice
By Sarah Warwick •
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Your essential house-moving checklist
Moving house? We can’t pack your boxes, but we will help you get organised with our checklist and expert tips
By Sarah Warwick •
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14 things to look for when you're viewing property
When you’re looking for a home to buy it’s easy to be dazzled by the owner’s great taste in decor – or distracted by the opposite, so make sure you’re focusing on the factors that really count
By Sarah Warwick •
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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. Here’s what you need to know
By Sarah Warwick •
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How to take out a mortgage
Ready to buy your first home? Discover all you need to know about getting the mortgage that’ll mean you finally have a place of your own
By Sarah Warwick •
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You need 13 times your salary to buy a house – what help is there for first time buyers?
Proptech platform When You Move offers some concrete steps to improving first time buyers' chances of owning a home
By Anna Cottrell •
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6 tips for getting on the first rung of the property ladder
Struggling to save for a deposit to buy your own home? Follow these expert tips to make renting a thing of the past
By Alison Jones •
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7 ways to buy a (disaster-free) home in a big city
Relocating to an urban area? First-time buyer looking for a city home? Top London buying agent Caroline Takla’s expert tips will help you get it right (and most will surprise you)
By Anna Cottrell •
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5 ways you could be decreasing the value of your home
Learn what not to do to avoid having to sell for less, with expert advice from We Buy Any Home
By Anna Cottrell •
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The best places to rent out property in the UK revealed
Landlords: find out how the rental situation in your city compares to the rest of the UK
By Hebe Hatton •
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Have a holiday of your dreams for free – just don't forget to feed the cat!
Meet the online platform that connects pet owners and travellers in a clever house/pet sitting combo
By Anna Cottrell •
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Buying in London for the first time? You will need 420k
first-time London buyers pay twice UK average
By Anna Cottrell •
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Storage is the key to adding the most value to your kitchen, say experts
Selling up? Over 70% of property experts agree that spacious and modern storage units add the most value to kitchens
By Anna Cottrell •
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Homes of the future: we'll be talking by TV, charging our electric cars and living with gran...
A new survey predicts that renewable technology, smaller homes, smart home tech and multi-generational living will be the norm in 20 years
By Alison Jones •
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How does £10,000 towards your house deposit sound?
A new proposal from the think tank Resolution Foundation would give a 'citizen's inheritance' to everyone turning 25
By Anna Cottrell •
