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Should You Borrow From Your 401(k) to Buy a House?
If you’re purchasing a home then you’re going to need a down payment. Many home buyers are not aware that they are able to withdraw from their 401k to use for the down payment. Obviously there are some drawbacks to doing so. Use a house payment calculator to estimate your monthly mortgage payment. You can…
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Revealed: Santa’s Workshop needs to be the Size of 500 Heathrow Airports
As we fast approach Christmas, a new study has looked into how big Santa’s workshop would really need to be to house all of the gifts he delivers on Christmas Eve. To determine how Santa Claus manages to make and store all of the toys for children on the nice list, Online Money Advisor has…
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Dreaming of a white Christmas? Biggest house price jumps since the last one revealed
A white Christmas is more of a myth than a reality, however, it does happen occasionally and lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed where homeowners have seen the best and worst house price growth since the last one. According to the Met Office, the last time we enjoyed a ‘widespread’ white Christmas…
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Should You Borrow From Your 401(k) to Buy a House?
If you’re purchasing a home then you’re going to need a down payment. Many home buyers are not aware that they are able to withdraw from their 401k to use for the down payment. Obviously there are some drawbacks to doing so. Use a house payment calculator to estimate your monthly mortgage payment. You can…
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The 12 streets of Christmas for the best property sale price
Leading estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk, has looked at which festive road names will bring the biggest smile to UK homeowners this Christmas based on the average sold price of properties on them. GetAgent.co.uk looked at Land Registry sold price records for festive themed roads across the nation to see which has commanded the highest…
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Investing in Real Estate in Greece
Greece is a popular country for many obvious reasons. It is a coastal nation that is rich in culture, history, beautiful landscapes, safety, beautiful beaches, and many more. It is for these reasons that the EU member country is a growing investment hub for entrepreneurs and real estate investors. When you put its geographical location…
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How much for the keys to No.10?
New homes specialists, Stone Real Estate, have looked at the property cost of the Number 10 and where is home to the highest price paid for the number across England and Wales. Stone Real Estate looked at current market data for the real No.10 Downing Street as well as the average sold price for homes…
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Graphic: Christmas TV House Prices in Today’s Market
Christmas is a time to collapse on the sofa and watch your favourite TV shows after eating yourself into a coma and GetAgent.co.uk, the estate agent comparison website, has looked at the cost of some of the more memorable properties featured on our screens at Christmas. When looking at TV properties they don’t come much…
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Forget the Boxing Day Bounce, selling in the New Year is the way to go
Leading estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk, has looked at whether the myths surrounding a property sale at Christmas are true, and if it really is the most wonderful time of the year for UK homesellers. It’s widely believed that December provides a good opportunity to sell as the holiday period brings a huge spike in…
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UK gender housing affordability continues to widen
Research by the new home specialists, Stone Real Estate, has found that the gender affordability gap for aspiring homeowners continues to widen, with the male affordability ratio currently at 12.2 across the UK, compared to 18.1 for female homebuyers. Stone Real Estate looked at the current level of affordability for male and female home buyers…
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Living in an ASBO hotspot could cost you £60k on the price of your home
Research by national estate agent, Springbok Properties, has looked at the property cost of living in one of the nation’s most anti-social areas based on the average house price in locations with the largest number of ASBOs issued compared to the wider area. Springbok Properties looked at the average yearly number of ASBOs issued across…
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Crossrail delays yet to derail house prices with further growth forecast by 2021
With Londoners facing yet further delays where Crossrail is concerned, leading London letting and sales agent, Benham and Reeves, has looked at what impact the development has had on house prices along the route, and how this growth has been impacted by its failure to be delivered on time. Benham and Reeves looked at the…
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What to do with an inherited property
Inheriting property is not as unusual as one might think. About a third of us will experience being left a house or flat in a will at some point in our lives. It should feel like a gift, albeit one that’s bound to be accompanied by feelings of sadness and loss. What’s more, according to…
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Things to do before selling a house
Moving to a new place involves a lot of planning. You need to find a new place to live, schedule the removal, get familiar with your new neighbourhood and more. But there’s one more really important task that should be completed, and that’s selling your old house. You can try to find a buyer on…
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OnTheMarket CEO says: It’s time for agents to change their thinking about portals
OnTheMarket CEO Ian Springett today told the Relocation Agent Network Conference that 2019 had seen significant shifts within the portals market. However, to counter ever-increasing portal fees, new thinking is required across the industry. Mr Springett told the conference hall that OnTheMarket’s H1 figures for 2019 showed the portal provided 28 leads for every £100…
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