Buying property at an auction may seem like an alien concept to many people; after all purchasing something as large as a home is not a decision you should take lightly or rush into. However, property auctions are growing in popularity, as not only are they quick and easy in their nature, auctions have a […]
Selling a home is estimated to take on average between 2 and 3 months or between 60 and 90 days according to gov.uk. It can take longer depending on the number of sellers and buyers in a chain, and not all house sales are successful, some fall through – making the process even longer. But […]
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Due to the increased mobility and transferability of jobs within the U.K., and with many employees being prepared to make a longer commute into work; the average Briton’s search radius when looking for a new home has increased significantly in the past few decades. With new developments such as the Queen Elizabeth Line and […]
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Harrods; the world’s most famous department store and home of extravagance in South West London is well known for its ability to procure all things luxury. Home of exotic pets, opulent fashion and indulgent confectionary to name but a few, the affluent shoppers’ haven has everything the well-heeled consumer could ever wish for all under […]
The general consensus among the younger generation of the UK when it comes down to owning a home in this day and age is near to none! With house prices soaring and unequivocally expensive, let’s not pretend first time buyers have it hard. But what happens for those who can afford it? They say every […]
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Brexit (AKA Britain’s exit from the EU) is a looming possibility; Thursday June 23rd’s marks the referendum whereby Britain will decide if its future lies inside the EU or completely separate from it. But what impact could Brexit have on Britains ex-pats? With some polls putting ‘leave the EU’ in the lead, the 2 million […]
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The changes that will be effective from April (2016) this year will effect prospective landlords and those looking to purchase a second-home. These property buyers will be expected to pay an additional 3% on top of each stamp duty band so if you are property owner planning to sell your house or if you want to buy […]
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Ben Harper would have had an easier time of getting Janey, Nick and Michael to fly the nest when the show My Family first aired in 2000 than he would presently. In a recent survey conducted by ONS , the number of 20-34 year olds living with their parents has rocketed to a staggering 3.3million […]
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Celebs in Hollywood wouldn’t dream of putting their house on the market before Hollywood stylists have given it the once over… and we can’t help but think they’re onto something. Coined ‘Home Styling’, this phenomenon has been popular in America since the 1990’s and according to a recent survey conducted by estate agents Rokstone, 3 in […]
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Spacious, stylish and homely. These three words are not commonly associated with church buildings, but thanks to some modern designs, a healthy budget and a little bit of faith; these former churches have been given a new lease of life as modern-day homes. Buying a former religious building There are plenty of plus points […]
After lottery winners David and Carol Martin scooped the biggest jackpot in history, getting their hands on £33 million in last week’s lotto draw, there’s sure to be a spectacular house coming off the market any day now… Here’s a selection of 3 very different (yet all phenomenal) properties the couple could snap up with their £33 million […]
New Year, new house? It’s time to act on the resolutions you made when sipping the bubbly and eating your body weight worth of Christmas leftovers. That leaky drain you’ve been meaning to fix, the garden hedge you said you’d prune…it’s time to tackle the tasks that will help to up your home’s curb appeal. […]