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October 9, 2019
We all know you pay more for a new build home. It's the same principle as when buy a new car. But latest research shows first-time buyers using a Help to Buy can pay up to 22% more. We take a look at this research and how you can avoid paying over the odds...
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July 29, 2019
We’re living in turbulent times politically and it’s tempting to choose a fixed-rate mortgage deal to get financial security for the years ahead. But could you save money by taking out a tracker instead?
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July 17, 2019
If you've got a child moving away to university, investing in student property will be tempting. Here's what you need to know
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July 2, 2019
Want to have your say about surveys? Then you’ll need to act quickly as the consultation for a new approach to house surveys closes this month
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June 26, 2019
Some 81% of homes sold in May failed to make their asking price. We look at what this means if you're buying and selling at the moment.
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June 26, 2019
You paid your reservation fee and exchanged on your new home months ago – but it's still not ready. New build delays are common but the impact can mean undue stress and huge additional costs. Here's what to do to avoid new build delays and your options if it happens to you.
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May 23, 2019
Consumer journalist Rebecca Gamble brings you the top stories homeowners, home buyers and sellers need to know about from across this week's news outlets...
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May 9, 2019
There is a stamp duty exemption for first time buyers, so why not last time buyers? Older people who want to downsize should be allowed one stamp-duty free move to encourage them to downsize, says a new study.
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May 2, 2019
Help to Buy hit the headlines this week for good and bad reasons. We look at the growing popularity of the scheme and pitfalls with the Help to Buy ISA which left many having to call on the bank of Mum and Dad
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February 12, 2019
Badly built new build homes are putting £200 a year on homeowners’ energy bills. Britain has some of the most inefficient homes in Europe with poor insulation making our properties amongst the most expensive to heat.
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November 3, 2015
Our CEO Paula Higgins chaired the 2015 Property Tech debate between online and offline estate agents - watch the debate and read our verdict.
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July 1, 2015
Our blogger explains why she would choose a new build home.
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June 12, 2015
The CMA has published an open letter to estate and lettings agents warning that they may be at risk of breaking competition law.
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May 21, 2015
With house prices continuing to rise and salaries stuck it is no wonder that ‘generation rent’ are despairing at ever being able to save enough deposit to buy their own home.
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April 23, 2015
Older people are put off downsizing because of the cost, upheaval and legal processes involved according to recent research. Here we take a closer look at the major concerns and offer top tips and unbiased expert advice to reduce the stress.
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