If you're thinking of selling, here's why January is one of the best months for a speedy sale. Plus here are our top 5 tips for selling quickly.

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Homeowners up and down the UK are dreading the inevitable energy price hike expected this April, alongside a wider cost of living crisis. But did you know mortgage payments are at least seven times that of typical annual energy bills? Switching mortgages could save more than £2,000 a year, more than the typical annual energy bill.

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Shared ownership is a popular scheme aimed at homebuyers who are struggling to afford a suitable property on the open market. Last year the government announced a raft of changes to how the scheme works. And things aren’t quite as beneficial as you might first think. Sue Phillips of Shared Ownership Resources sets out what’s changed and what those reforms really mean for you.

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With a tough financial year ahead, here are some must-dos to help you save money on running your home.

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When you buy a new build home, you hope that, aside from the odd delay, everything will be ready for you to move in on your completion day. But this isn’t always the case. Here we look at how to get problems fixed and what to do if the builder refuses to fix snags in your new build home.

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The number of homes bought through the Help to Buy equity loan scheme reached a record high in the year to June, according to new figures. But the cost of using the scheme increased too. We explain all

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Homemovers and housing professionals had a lot to contend with last year: the pandemic created a “race for space” as people searched for bigger homes, while the stamp duty holiday and record low interest rates fuelled soaring numbers of transactions. Will 2022 be as dramatic? We’ve asked the estate agency Strike to give us their take on what’s to come.

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Are you in the market for an investment property in London? If so, you’ll be interested in what the London estate agency Portico has to say about the best London rental yields from 2021

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Brace yourself for soaring energy bills as gas prices rise and the cheaper energy providers drop like flies. Here's everything you need to know about what to expect from your energy bills, whether you should switch now and why this is happening.

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For some, simply decorating the tree isn't enough when it comes to the festive season. So we've asked Victoria Purcell at goodhomesmagazine.com how to add shimmer and sparkle to the rest of your home.

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