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August 8, 2023
Friday 25th August is set to be the most popular day to move home in 2023 with four times more households than average planning to move on that day. 5,500 moves are expected on this date, making it the busiest day for removal companies. But you might want to avoid moving on this date if you're looking to save money.
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July 22, 2021
Being chain free means you’re in a financial position to be able to buy a home without waiting to sell your home, and your seller sell their home, and so on and so on. We’ve asked online estate agents SOLD.co.uk to explain all.
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June 17, 2021
New build homebuyers may feel let down with the New Homes Quality Board's draft new Code of Practice for housebuilders. We take a look at what is being proposed and encourage homeowners to respond to the four-week public consultation.
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May 20, 2021
As a new study reveals the pandemic has hit first time buyers with mortgage approvals and with house prices rising at their fastest rate in years, we look at what options are available to get on the property ladder in 2021.
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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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September 12, 2019
Workers on zero hours contracts will find it easier to get a mortgage thanks to new changes made by a major lender
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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 10, 2019
Think having a high credit score is enough to get a mortgage? Think again. Just one missed payment on your credit report could be enough for a lender to reject your application
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July 4, 2019
Want to buy your first house but don’t have a deposit? Then a family springboard mortgage may be the answer. 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 27, 2019
Homebuyers are being wrongly told they can only get a mortgage if they buy income protection cover or life insurance, an investigation has found.
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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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June 19, 2019
With news this week that the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ is predicted to lend £6.3 billion this year, we look at what you need to know if you want to help your children get on the property ladder
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June 12, 2019
Mortgage lenders need to standardise their policies in relation to lease length in order to stop sales falling through, say experts.
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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 22, 2019
A homeowner in London has won a legal battle against a chartered surveyor who failed to spot Japanese knotweed during a survey.
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May 21, 2019
The competition watchdog has launched an investigation over the mis-selling of leasehold properties by house-builders.
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May 16, 2019
A major house-builder has effectively been ‘banned’ from building properties in Liverpool due to the continuing scandal over leasehold houses, it was reported this week.
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May 15, 2019
Nearly three quarters of the UK’s self-employed population believe their employment status makes it harder to get a mortgage, a new study has found.
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May 9, 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 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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April 3, 2019
Moving to a new area can feel isolating but there are lots of things you can do to settle into your new neighbourhood and become a part of the local community.
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March 14, 2019
In our latest mortgage round-up, finance journalist Ruth Jackson looks at a spate of good news including low interest rates, rising completions and how brokers are helping first-time buyers.
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February 28, 2019
Retirement interest-only mortgages have been on offer for a year now. They provide a lifeline to older borrowers and could allow you to stay in your home for longer. We look at how they work, how they compare to equity release and the best rates on offer
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February 19, 2019
More than 800 property transactions collapse every day. A failed house purchase or sale can have huge repercussions both financially and practically. So, how can you keep your property transaction on track?
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May 22, 2016
HomeOwners Alliance and BLP Insurance back All Party Parliament Group (APPG) initial recommendations
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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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