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Average stamp duty land tax per London borough

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Stamp duty land tax (SDLT) is the tax charged by the government when purchasing a property or land costing more than £125,000 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The stamp…

More than 40% of properties in the UK sold on Friday

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It’s no secret that properties sell better at certain times of the year. What is more, sellers can expect to get a better price if they put their property on…

man cannot sleep because of noisy neighbour

70% of Brits would withdraw an offer on a house due to noisy neighbours.

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Loving thy neighbour can be a difficult task when you have party animals living next door.It's even more difficult when you try to sell your home. A recent study undertaken by…

UK Crowned Self-Storage Capital

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Per, The Self-Storage Association UK Annual Industry Report (2017) just 1% of the UK population currently use self-storage facilities and a further 5% are considering it as an option. However,…

Sadiq Khan to improve housing crisis, by buying land for £250million

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Sadiq Khan has unveiled his draft Housing Strategy, in a bid to make the long-running housing crisis that little bit better, which has seen a mismatch between a high level of…

Where are the highest number of workless households in the UK?

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In a recent study published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), figures show the changing nature of workless households. The statistics come from the Annual Population Survey (APS) and…

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Best places to rent in London

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Over the last few years, renting has become an increasingly popular choice for many, particularly for millennials. According to a study by YouGov, a quarter of households in the UK…

Spruce up your garden this summer

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One of the greatest things about summer is being able to spend more time in the garden. Whether you have acres of land, a small oasis or a compact courtyard,…

‘Buy to Leave empty’: Britain’s empty homes

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Just last month, the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower left at least 80 dead and hundreds without a home. This led to a call from Labour MP Jeremy Corbyn to…

Properties in London are 11.37 times the average salary – but who is better off?

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Buying a house is never a simple process, and comes with several financial complications to say the least. House prices in the capital is a particularly daunting topic, especially when…

How A Garden Can Increase Property Value by 20%

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For many home owners across the country, the garden is either their sanctuary or an afterthought. Either way, what many don’t realise is that a garden can add anywhere between…

London’s Single Tenants Sacrifice More Than 50% of Their Monthly Salary on Rent

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Property prices in London are notoriously some of the most expensive in the world. With wage inflation stagnating below the upsurge in property prices, it has become very difficult for…

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