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    First-time buyers stretch repayment terms for forever homes

    First-time buyers stretch repayment terms for forever homes

    Published 4 days ago

    New analysis has revealed an interesting shift in the purchasing habits of first-time buyers. Instead of buying a traditional starter home – a studio, a one-bedroom flat or a small terraced house – Barclays found a third of first-timer purchases are semi-detached homes.

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    First-time buyers stretch repayment terms for forever homes

    Published 4 days ago

    New analysis has revealed an interesting shift in the purchasing habits of first-time buyers. Instead of buying a traditional starter home – a studio, a one-bedroom flat or a small terraced house – Barclays found a third of first-timer purchases are semi-detached homes.

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    Converting a garage: 8 key considerations

    Converting a garage: 8 key considerations

    Published 11 days ago

    Earlier this year, Aviva published the results of its survey on how we use our garages. Of those UK garage owners questioned, 28% said they hardly ever used their garage to park their car. 

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    Selling? It’s all about the autumn shift

    Selling? It’s all about the autumn shift

    Published 18 days ago

    And just like that, the seasons have changed. Meteorological summer officially ended on 31st August and wet, windy weather moved in without hesitation. While we’re keeping everything crossed for a return to calmer, drier conditions, there’s no escaping that autumn is here.

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    Latest: September property market report

    Latest: September property market report

    Published 25 days ago

    There are a few signs that autumn is on the horizon (Halloween decorations in the shops, anyone?) and the change in season heralds a change in property focus. September is a peak period for home movers, so what kind of market awaits buyers, sellers and renters? Here’s how August shaped the property industry.

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    Bookscaping: the paper-based way to boost your home’s appeal

    Bookscaping: the paper-based way to boost your home’s appeal

    Published about 1 month ago

    Over the years there have been a number of ‘light touches’ touted as a way to impress potential property buyers. The aroma of freshly baked bread and brewing coffee? Great for making your property feel homely and masking less attractive whiffs. A neatly-folded pile of clean, fluffy towels in the bathroom? An easy way to give off five-star hotel vibes. Fresh flowers and a fully-stocked fruit bowl? They draw attention away from less desirable areas and add colour to a drab space.

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    Electrical safety in the lettings spotlight

    Electrical safety in the lettings spotlight

    Published about 1 month ago

    Keeping tenants safe is of paramount importance and there is legislation that ensures the UK’s privately rented homes are fit for habitation. An important milestone in England has brought one area of safety back into the spotlight.

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    Mortgage market receives a summer boost

    Mortgage market receives a summer boost

    Published about 2 months ago

    Although Labour has long been associated with better rights for renters, it recently showed that it is equally as committed to promoting homeownership. A raft of financial reforms designed to help mortgage borrowers, which will apply across the UK, were announced in July.

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    Latest: August property market report

    Latest: August property market report

    Published about 2 months ago

    Competitive pricing is the story of the summer. The theme was highlighted in Rightmove’s latest House Price Index, with asking prices dropping 1.2% in July to an average of £373,709. This adjustment reflects the improved supply of properties for sale.

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    Home improvements that don’t require planning permission

    Home improvements that don’t require planning permission

    Published 2 months ago

    Earlier this year, it became apparent that home buyers aren’t that fussed about finding the ‘perfect’ property. A Rightmove survey of 34,000 home movers found 73% of those leaving rented accommodation viewed fixer uppers as a more affordable route to property ownership. Additionally, 73% of existing homeowners wanted to buy a property that needed work in order to create their dream home.

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    More than half of under 34s hope to become a landlord

    More than half of under 34s hope to become a landlord

    Published 2 months ago

    Younger Millennials (born between 1991 and 1996) and those in Generation Z (1997-2012) still see a future in property investment. That was the surprising finding of a new survey of 2,000 UK adults conducted by Opinium on behalf of Market Financial Solutions.

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    Office To Let - Bills Included from £250 pcm

    Office To Let - Bills Included from £250 pcm

    Published 2 months ago

    Escape the Home Office Hassle — Your Own Workspace from Just £250/month! We have a few different sizes available.

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    Reasons to Change the Door Locks on a New Home

    Reasons to Change the Door Locks on a New Home

    Published 2 months ago

    Moving into a new home is an exciting fresh start, but amidst unpacking and decorating, a crucial security measure is often overlooked: changing the door locks. While it may seem minor or an unnecessary expense, replacing the locks on your new property is a really important step to secure your home and ensure peace of mind moving forward.

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    Adding value: the small improvements that make a big difference

    Adding value: the small improvements that make a big difference

    Published 2 months ago

    The unassailable attractiveness of property as a money-making asset persists. While passive appreciation still exists – that’s when homes gradually increase in value with nothing more than time – homeowners are looking at adding values in other ways.

     

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