Owning & renting
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Experts warn homeowners against neglecting this often-forgotten task in JanIf you get to it now, you'll thank yourself for it later
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Halifax reveals UK house prices drop for the fourth consecutive month in a rowBuyers and sellers should 'remain cautious' for the upcoming year
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Gazumping: what it is, is it legal, and how to stop it happening to youGazumping can rob you of the home you’ve set your heart on in the final throes of the house buying process. We explain what it is and how to avoid it
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Shared ownership pros and cons - and how the scheme actually worksWe highlight the shared ownership pros and cons as well as how the scheme works to help you see if it’s the right option for you
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Home security experts reveal the most dangerous times for burglariesIf you leave your home unattended for long periods of time during the day, you should be aware of this
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Council tax when moving house – the complete guide to what you need to doDon’t overlook your council tax when moving house - it’s a crucial bit of house-move admin
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Are you breaking the law in your home? The bizarre laws you can still be fined forDid you know you could face a fine for shaking a carpet outside? It's just one of many surprising house-related laws
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Bank of England drops mortgage affordability test – what this means for youThe mortgage affordability test was introduced in 2014 to control household indebtedness, but has now been scrapped
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Made in Chelsea: Egerton Crescent named Britain's most expensive street for second year runningPostcodes don't come much more exclusive than London's Egerton Crescent, despite the average price of a property there actually falling since last year
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From Hollywood to Hackney: Leona Lewis finally sells her LA mansion for £1.3m amid rumours she's moving back to BlightyThe former X Factor winner slashed the price of her West Hollywood pad by nearly £200,000, but now it's sold there are rumours she's set to return home... to Hackney
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How many of these bad pre-holiday home security habits are you guilty of?You won't believe how many people don't check their doors are locked before going away, putting their homes at risk
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Commuters save a whopping £3,000 on property each minute further out of London. That commute's not too bad after all, eh?New stats show that for every minute you sit on a train, house prices fall by thousands. Better buy a good book!
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Kids reckon a three-bed home costs £3,000 – but would only buy if it came with a treehouse!We only wish they were right
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Renovation mortgages: how do they work?If you’re seeking a lump sum to fund a big property renovation project, you could look at a renovation mortgage.
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Mortgage expert shares the one thing every first-time buyer should know before house huntingCost of living crisis to have 'huge impact' on first-time buyers, says mortgage expert Tayo Oguntonade
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'Queen' in a street names gives house prices a royal boost, according to new researchHas your home felt the royal effect?
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New-build homes: Six things to consider before you buyDon't be distracted by the lovely showhome furniture!
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From dishwasher loading to cupboard stacking: 9 arguments every family has at homeWhich of these pushes your buttons?
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Brexit house prices – what do experts think will happen to the housing market in 2019?Here's the verdict...
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Phil Spencer shares his simple and affordable hack to sell a house quicklyStart getting the cleaning supplies out
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Research reveals that lockdown is bringing local communities closer togetherWe might be physically apart, but is it bringing us closer together?
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The UK city with the most unaffordable housing... and it's not LondonLondon has lost its title as the trickiest place to get on the housing ladder
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These are the most viewed properties on Zoopla this monthFrom a one-bedroom stable to an eight-bedroom mansion - August has been a month of variety in the world of house hunting
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6 reasons to love your modern new build homePeriod features? Pah! Say hello to double glazing and warm winter nights
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Beach life: thousands rush to join waiting list for beach huts in exclusive Sandbanks in DorsetLocal council website crashes after residents of Poole rush to add their name to a waiting list to rent a Sandbanks beach hut
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The unwritten house rules of Britain’s homesDo you abide by these ‘rules’ in your home?
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Walkie Scorchie: London's newest member of the City's tall building club generates beam of light that apparently fries eggs and melts JaguarsPreviously dubbed the Walkie Talkie, the tower is the latest architectural controversy in the capital, due to its alleged 'death ray' causing heated complaints from local businesses
