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Brexit delay impacts UK housing market further
House prices are everyone's short-term worry, but the lack of a solid Brexit deal will have long-term consequences on housing, too
By Anna Cottrell •
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Westminster takes the biggest house price hit from Brexit
While asking prices in inner London continue to bear the brunt of Brexit uncertainty, other areas of the country are seeing modest house price growth
By Anna Cottrell •
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Cash buying landlords on the rise in London
Stricter buy-to-let mortgage rules cause a surge of landlords buying with cash, but only in the capital
By Anna Cottrell •
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Survey reveals the type of home most likely to get burgled
Is your home's safety always in the back of your mind? We reveal burglars' most likely targets and how to prevent them
By Amelia Smith •
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Real Homes Reports: over half won't resettle in home town
Real Homes survey results point to a range of attitudes towards where Brits like to settle, but more than half of us can't imagine moving back to our home towns
By Anna Cottrell •
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Tiny homes for sale: 5 of the UK's smallest properties to buy
Fancy giving the whole micro living thing a try? Check out these small – actually, tiny – homes for sale
By Hebe Hatton •
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Real Homes Reports: Help to Buy deemed too expensive
Real Homes' poll shows Britons are no longer keen on Help to Buy – and we think we know why
By Anna Cottrell •
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Single women excluded from home ownership
The gender pay gap along with stricter lending rules make home ownership unattainable for many UK women. What's to be done to help close the gender property gap?
By Anna Cottrell •
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Real Homes Reports: survey reveals what makes a dream home
And it's not all about square footage – our research points to a strong preference for gorgeous gardens and a quiet life. An escape from stressful daily lives, perhaps?
By Anna Cottrell •
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A third of Britons would rent for life to avoid rising property prices
Flexibility and the price of property are cited as the top reasons many people in Britain would prefer to rent for life, despite their low opinion of renting rights in the UK
By Lindsey Davis •
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Home staging massively increases your chances of selling a house
Properties that look lived-in sell better than those that are empty; but what is home staging, and is it worth it?
By Anna Cottrell •
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Moving house increases identify theft risk
Redirecting your mail may seem like the least important thing while moving, but it could save you having to deal with identity fraud
By Anna Cottrell •
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Where to live in London
Giving living in the capital a go, and wondering where in this vast city will best suit your needs? We advise on where to live in London for everything from raising a young family to commuting and partying
By Anna Cottrell •
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First home will cost £1.2M by 2052
If property prices continue rising at today's rates, the average UK home will cost more than a million by the middle of the century. Happy birthday to you
By Anna Cottrell •
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Britain's remotest homes (on sale now)
Tired of humanity? Maybe you should take a look at investing in one of Britain's most remote properties...
By Hebe Hatton •
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Millennial Londoners lead home improvement charge
The number of planning permissions for home improvements in the capital is steadily rising, with Londoners choosing to hold onto their homes
By Anna Cottrell •
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First-time buyers stabilise uncertain property market
Latest figures from the UK Finance Mortgage Trade Update show that the number of first-time property buyers is stabilising, offering hope for the property market
By Anna Cottrell •
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What £150,000 gets first-time buyers around the UK
Worried your first-time buyer budget of £150,000 won't bag you a dream home? You'll be surprised by what you can buy
By Hebe Hatton •
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Cash buyers secure better deals than mortgage buyers
Latest figures reveal that cash property buyers have a 9% edge over mortgage buyers. But in some parts of the country cash buyers can push house prices upwards
By Anna Cottrell •
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Cost of climbing property ladder doubles in 10 years
Buying your first home in the UK is very tough, but new figures reveal that buying your next home isn't much easier
By Anna Cottrell •
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The most-viewed homes online of 2019 (so far)
In. Our. Dreams.
By Hebe Hatton •
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Half of Britons wouldn't buy their home again
Plumbing woes, size issues and troublesome neighbours are putting us off our own houses
By Ellen Finch •
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New website helps commuters find country homes
Living in the country will make you happier, healthier and less stressed – and now there's an easy way to get your house search kick-started
By Amelia Smith •
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International buyers drive out locals
The UK is an increasingly attractive destination for foreign property investors, who are boosting property market growth. But what does this mean for prospective local homeowners?
By Anna Cottrell •
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Online tool reveals average house selling times in the UK
This new online tool allows you to see how quickly homes sell in your area, and provides intriguing stats about UK property hotspots
By Anna Cottrell •
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Meanwhile Space is solution for ailing high streets
The social enterprise gives new entrepreneurs a chance to low-risk, low-cost commercial renting. Is this model good for ailing small businesses?
By Anna Cottrell •
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20 ways to add value (and space) to your home
Looking to add extra living space and value to your home? This guide offers solutions, advice and ideas for both – and they're a cheaper option than moving
By Melanie Clear •
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The best places to live in the UK for sunshine and warmth
On the warmest day of the year so far, we look at which UK towns have the all-round best weather? So if cold winters and the lack of sun get you down, these are all great options to consider
By Anna Cottrell •
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5 best places to live by the sea in the UK
Always wanted to live by sea and ready to take the plunge? Here are our top seaside destinations worth a long-term commitment
By Anna Cottrell •
