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27 decluttering jobs you must do if you want to sell your home
Looking to sell your home this year? If you want to get a good price and sell it fast, some selective decluttering is a must. Read our expert guide to find out where to concentrate you energies
By Lucy Searle •
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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
By Ellen Finch •
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UK house prices have increased the most in these areas
The UK destinations where house prices have rocketed, revealed. Hint: London is not top
By Anna Cottrell •
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Find the best mortgage deal in July 2019
Looking for the best mortgage deal this July? Whether you are a first-time buyer, downsizer, buy-to-let(er) or looking to remortgage, we can help you out with the best rates and advice
By Real Homes •
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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?
By Anna Cottrell •
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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
By Anna Cottrell •
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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
By Anna Cottrell •
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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...
By Anna Cottrell •
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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
By Anna Cottrell •
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Compare mortgages: a beginner's guide to mortgage comparison
Knowing how to compare mortgages is about much more than just comparing monthly repayments via a mortgage calculator. Read our guide to get an idea of the many aspects of a mortgage you'll need to weigh up
By Anna Cottrell •
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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
By Anna Cottrell •
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Online mortgage brokers: how to get a mortgage online
Is an online mortgage broker as good as a traditional broker? We explain all the differences
By Anna Cottrell •
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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
By Anna Cottrell •
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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?
By Hebe Hatton •
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How to buy a house or flat: a guide for first-time buyers in 2019
Want to know how to buy a house? 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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Mortgage brokers: a guide for getting the best mortgage deal
What do mortgage brokers do, and can they really find you a better mortgage deal? Read our guide to find out
By Anna Cottrell •
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Mortgage advisors: a beginner's guide
Mortgage advisors – why do you need one and how do you find the best one to snag you a great mortgage deal? We take you through the steps, and explain the difference between mortgage advisors and brokers, too
By Anna Cottrell •
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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
By Anna Cottrell •
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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
By Anna Cottrell •
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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
By Anna Cottrell •
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Revealed: London's most expensive roads
These would be dark blue on the Monopoly board
By Hebe Hatton •
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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
By Emily Shaw •
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Sofa in a box: the new foldaway essential for renters
Looks like the mattress in a box craze is catching on
By Hebe Hatton •
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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?
By Anna Cottrell •
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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
By Anna Cottrell •
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Buy to let mortgages
You'll need a buy to let mortgage if you are buying a property as an investment. Use our buy to let mortgage calculator and find out the most up to date rules for this type of mortgage
By Anna Cottrell •
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Marie Kondo can stand down: clinically trained psychologists to help out hoarders in Northern Ireland
Marie Kondo might have sparked a crazed for tidying but hoarding is on the rise in the Western world, and it looks like it is finally being recognised as a mental health emergency
By Anna Cottrell •
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Revealed: the simple home improvement jobs that add tens of thousands to your home's value
These are the home improvement jobs you should do to boost the value of your home
By Anna Cottrell •
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Stamp duty: a beginner's guide
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 •
