The Sunday Times has been running its Best Places to Live Guide for five years, which assesses data in the UK based on house prices, school performance and crime rates for example, compiling a comprehensive list of 20 of the UK’s best places to live. While politics, house prices and general standard of living changes year-on-year, […]
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The latest Sell House Fast survey, received 113 responses from homebuyers, revealing that 36% of Brits wouldn’t buy a property where someone has died – if they knew about it. Although the seller is legally obliged to reveal the potential buyer anything that could lower the property’s value or affect its enjoyment, death may not always […]
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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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Yesterday’s referendum was one of the most prominent politically charged occurrence since we joined the EU 43 years ago. Yet, news broke this morning that Britain would no longer be part of the EU; much to the excitement of some and the anger and anxiety of others. Uncertainty and turmoil have been inscribed to the […]
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A recent survey by online estate agent eMoov has recently found the average property price across Europe is currently 2,000 per sq. m. Based on 28 EU members and five candidates for membership, the survey had found that the bottom four places among EU members was Greece at £1000 sq. m, Hungary at £900, Romania […]
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As house prices continue to rocket, the government scheme which was created with the intention to help those most in need to get onto the housing market, is being priced out. There are restrictions in the terms and conditions of the Help to Buy ISA which stipulate the money is to be used for house […]
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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House values have skyrocketed in recent years as the economy has stabilised, and personal wealth is back to pre-recession levels. According to the latest stats from ONS, sales of properties valued over £1 million have increased 70 times in England and Wales since 1995. These premium property sales peaked at the end of 2014 at […]
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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It’s no surprise anymore when you hear about house price inflation. Though figures remain unsurprising to many, what is more disconcerting is how much the annual rate of house price growth is shifting. In a report released by Hometrack UK Cities House Price Index, it was recorded that house price inflation is running at 11.4 […]
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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 […]