Owning & renting
Whether you own your home, are renting from a landlord, or are considering renting out your home, we have all the advice you need when it comes to home ownership and tenancies
Owning & renting
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This is why Phil Spencer says you should NEVER exchange contracts and complete on the same day
You might want to wait to the pop the champagne
By Rebecca Knight
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More Brits would rather live by an Aldi than a good school – but do you agree?
New research reveals the amenities Brits most want on our doorsteps – and some are quite surprising!
By Tamara Kelly
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John Lewis to become a landlord – retail giant to build rentals on its land
John Lewis plans to build 10,000 build-to-rent homes on sites across the UK
By Anna Cottrell
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John Lewis says we've stopped buying THESE for our homes
Have you?
By Amy Cutmore
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Are you asking the right questions before you buy a house?
Not doing your homework could be costing you thousands
By Grace Allen
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Would you choose a housemate purely based on their DNA?
How far would you go to find the perfect housemate?
By Jennifer Ebert
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Home break-ins are on the rise – Here’s how to protect your home if you are a renter
Know your rights when it comes for home security
By Rebecca Knight
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Wonder where your forever home will be? This simple calculation reveals all...
All you need is a map, a compass, and this very specific number
By Amy Cutmore
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I’d rather be in Solihull! Residents of the West Midlands town have got it so good they’re apparently the happiest in the country
A longer life expectancy, higher income and faster broadband speeds... what's not to love about the UK's happiest town?
By Victoria Harrison
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Loaded London: why our nation's capital is home to more billionaires than any other city in the world
Who wants to be a billionaire? Well, Londoners, apparently. According to the latest Sunday Times Rich List, our capital city already has 72 of them - almost twice as many as New York. And the rest of Britain isn't doing too badly either...
By Rebecca Knight
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Buying a house with cash – the process explained
Check out our guide for everything you need to know about purchasing a home with cash
By Sophie Vening
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Under pressure: manic house movers chuck out items worth hundreds of pounds because they run out of time
The nation's home movers are throwing away millions by not selling unwanted furniture and appliances when moving home
By Julie Butterworth
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The most sustainable places to live in the UK have been revealed
Locations in England, Scotland and Wales have all made it on to the list
By Miriam Habtesellasie
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Five jaw dropping home exchange properties
We've picked five of the most unusual homes on offer for exchange...
By Heather Young
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How much your home Instagram account could be earning you - and tips on setting one up
New research looks at how much homefluencer's posts might earn them - so we spoke to @littlebigbell for tips on how to start your own
By Millie Hurst
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Police warn households to be careful of this new burglary trick
We might all be at home, but we still need to be on our guard
By Rebecca Knight
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Moving in together? 5 tips on how to merge your styles and décor
Find a style that suits decorating your new home as a couple
By Elizabeth Hudson
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New research reveals how long it takes to save up for a house in 2021
It now takes not months but years longer to save up for your first home
By Anna Cottrell
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9 house-hunting hotspots you'll want to invest in NOW!
Looking to move? Check out our guide to be best property hotspots in the UK
By Stephanie Hendries
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The most common lie homeowners tell to sell their house quicker
But it could land you in big trouble
By Rebecca Knight
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9 milestones that have changed the way we live in our homes
There are several inventions, trends and events that have totally transformed our lives and, in particular, our homes. Here's our run down of the most important...
By Stephanie Hendries
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You will never guess the UK city millennials are abandoning London for
Revealed the cities with the largest increase in 18 to 34 year olds
By Rebecca Knight
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The surprise house feature that could be putting buyers off your home
Those small details can make all the difference
By Rebecca Knight
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The Downton Abbey effect: Why property near stately homes is booming
The Downton Abbey effect has struck again.
By Heather Young
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A Grand Design? Give over! A modest detached house tops the dream home wish list for most of us
An Englishman’s home may be his castle, but in reality us Brits have much more modest aspirations…
By Caroline Keenan
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Phil Spencer says you should ALWAYS do this when viewing a house
Expert tips straight from the Location, Location, Location presenter
By Rebecca Knight
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Nice little tax-free earner: renting out the spare room on week days is on the up among UK homeowners
More and more homeowners are opening their doors to lodgers during the week to earn extra tax-free income, according to rental website mondaytofriday.com
By Rachel Homer