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6 ways to add value to your home this winter
Winter is the perfect time to sell your home – the market is buzzing with buyers looking to make a move before the festive season. But...

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Oct 24, 20242 min read


Half of first time buyers consider Shared Ownership as means to get on property ladder
50% of first time buyers would consider or have considered using Shared Ownership as a means to getting onto the property ladder,...

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Oct 23, 20242 min read


How To Prepare Your Home For Autumn
As the darker nights draw in and we head into autumn with colder and wetter weather, what home maintenance should be undertaken to help...

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Oct 22, 20243 min read


New residential and buy-to-let mortgage lender prepares for UK launch
Afin Bank will help African nationals living in the UK and overseas borrowers. A new bank created to support people from Africa living...

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Oct 22, 20242 min read


Below-expected inflation paves the way for two interest rate cuts this year
September marks the first time inflation has been below the Bank of England's 2% target since April 2021. CPI inflation has fallen from...

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Oct 20, 20244 min read


Loft insulation costs
Most UK homes could do with more insulation, but our research shows that the price puts many of us off. Loft insulation though can be...

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Oct 18, 202410 min read


What is an EPC? And do I need one when selling a house?
What is an EPC - Energy Performance Certificate – and do I need one to sell or rent my home? Or am I exempt? How much do they cost? How...

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Oct 18, 20249 min read


How to speed up conveyancing
If you’re buying or selling a house and you want to move quickly, you’ll be wondering how to speed up conveyancing. The good news is...

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Oct 15, 20248 min read


Landlords should act now on energy efficiency
2030 of course seems like a very long time in the future. By then, for instance, we will have had another General Election, plus another...

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Oct 15, 20244 min read


5 Ways to Create a Cosy, Warm and More Energy-Efficient Home
Keeping your indoor temperature just right, whatever the weather, is key to a happy, healthy home – here’s how to do it Your home is your...

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Oct 13, 20244 min read


How does an estate agent value a property?
When your estate agent values your property, they won’t just look at how many bedrooms you have or which street you live on. While these...

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Oct 9, 20243 min read


The costs of buying a house in 2024
Beyond the purchase price of your new home, there are a number of fees when buying a house which can add more than 10% to the total bill....

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Oct 5, 202410 min read


Finding a house before it hits the market
When it comes to how to find a house to buy, finding out about properties before they go on the market can give you an advantage over...

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Oct 5, 20246 min read


Bank of England could be "more aggressive" in cutting rates, governor says
Bailey says the Bank could be a “bit more activist” if inflation continues to ease. Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey, has...

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Oct 3, 20242 min read


Lower mortgage rates drive 25% increase in buyer demand – Zoopla
There has been a 25% rebound in sales activity in response to the slow recovery of the mortgage market, which now boasts the lowest...

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Oct 3, 20242 min read


61% of buyers would be more likely to make an offer on an EPC C+ property
Six in ten (61%) prospective homebuyers are more likely to make an offer on a property if it has a good EPC rating (C and above),...

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Oct 3, 20241 min read


Nationwide completes acquisition of Virgin Money
The acquisition has created the second largest provider of mortgages and savings in the UK. Nationwide has completed its acquisition of...

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Oct 1, 20242 min read


Budget 2024 predictions
With Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to deliver her first budget on 30 October, we look at what announcements are expected to be made that...

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Sep 27, 20245 min read


How to boost your home’s value in just 24 hours
Boosting your home’s value doesn’t always require a lengthy or expensive overhaul. In fact, with just 24 hours and a strategic approach,...

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Sep 26, 20243 min read


A temperature check of the property market
The UK property market has shown definite signs of recovery this year, gradually overcoming the challenges of a subdued 2023. Consumer...

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Sep 25, 20243 min read
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