A foreword from the Prime Minister, Theresa May: “Our broken housing market is one of the greatest barriers to progress in Britain today. Today the average house costs almost eight times average earnings – a record. Thus, it is difficult to get on the housing ladder, and the proportion of people living in the private […]
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Fancy moving to one of the world’s remotest islands? Populations are under 6,000, shops are few and far between and you may be hundreds of miles from the nearest hospital – but this is the reality for people on these 3 overseas British territories. Tristan da Cunha Photo credit: Brian Gatwick/ Flickr The tiny volcanic […]
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With property market prices increasing rapidly, it is becoming progressively difficult to purchase a house as a young first time buying. However, the Governments Help to Buy ISA gives first time buyers hope, with the opportunity to increase their savings by 25%. The recent figures released by ONS, revealed which locations in the UK the […]
Going to university is not only one of the biggest decisions anyone can make but also significantly represents a monumental lifestyle change. Many young adults, before starting university, become accustomed to the responsibility-free and comfortable lifestyle they have at home. So when they start university, students are unprepared to even carry out basic everyday tasks […]
The provision of social housing boasts a long, rich, yet up-and-down history in the UK, going back as far as both world wars. Housing has been a constant priority for governments, and continues to be today. This article examines the acts that were passed by governments to provide housing for all, clear slums and close the […]
Property searches are often as stressful as they are fun. As you look through a range of properties; you are likely to find a handful of stunners (which are usually snapped up quicker than you can say ‘I’d like to book a viewing’), as well as a fair few houses with significant pitfalls (the tiny […]
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Finding a pound coin lying on the street would brighten anyone's day. Almost all would choose to pocket the coin, and that would be the end of the matter. Only, when homebuyers move into a new property; goods left from the previous owner are likely to be of more value. And, in the case of non-valuable […]
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What is Inheritance tax? Inheritance tax (IHT) was introduced in 1769 to tax the wealthy elite, where wealth was simply transferred down from one generation to the next rather than to sell house fast. The money collected from this tax would be redistributed throughout the population. Poorer people would not be required to pay inheritance […]
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London’s pretentious property price tags are forcing public sector workers out of the capital and into the surrounding counties. Even doctors aren’t immune to the ill-effects of the spiralling sums needed to secure and upkeep a mortgage. However, for those in lower-paid roles, such as Health Care Assistants, the monumental shortfall between the job’s salary […]
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If you’re curious about what’s involved in becoming a landlord, then you needn’t fret. Although there are certain legal and practical requirements that need to be met; the process isn’t an overly complicated one. Within our step-by-step guide on how to become a landlord, we will walk you through the different aspects required in order […]
Nowadays, properties with a higher number of advertised bedroom tend to fetch a much higher value; hence most homes today come complete with one small box bedroom. However, these rooms usually are little to no use to a family as a bedroom; often they become a completely wasted space or an unorganised storage area where […]
With the Help to Buy Equity loan scheme from the government, more and more first time buyers are able to secure properties unlike ever before. Though, in all the excitement, buying a property is still a difficult venture and an expensive one too; thus, families, couples and those purchasing alone are opting for new-build properties […]