Home and Living
First-time buyers born today could be paying £1.2m for a foot on the ladder
The latest research by one of London’s largest independent letting and sales agents, Benham and Reeves, has looked at the current struggle facing the nation’s first-time buyers (FTBs) and how this could increase over the next 34 years for those born today. Benham and Reeves looked at the historic FTB property price data from the…
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A cleaning company’s view take on getting your deposit back
Signing a tenant’s agreement is not a step one takes lightly, especially in the current state of affairs in London. Tenancy deposits have grown to serious amounts of money, usually in the region of 1500-2000 pounds, which is quite the lump sum, so one doesn’t lightly part ways with it. Everyone is looking to protect…
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Serviced Apartments are on the Rise Across the Board According to Reports
The short-term and mid-term housing and accommodation sector is evolving rapidly, and more options are open to travellers, expats and people relocating to different cities than ever before. One area that seems to show growth is the serviced apartment and mid- to long-term fully furnished apartment rental sector. These types of apartments are attractive because…
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The nation’s most popular street names for home buyers
The latest research by leading property finance specialists, One77 Mortgages, has looked at the value of a good street name and which are the best to live on when it comes to attracting a buyer. One77 Mortgages looked at data from the Land Registry to compile a list of the top 20 most common street…
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Smart Home Security System by Blink
Today we have a wide selection of clever devices that we can work remotely that aid in the protection of our property from door bells that enable you to scare away that thief about to steal your Amazon delivery to home CCTV systems that ping your mobile when motion detectors spot any movement. So, what…
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How To Decorate Your Home To Increase Value When Selling
It is a well-known fact that a nicely and modernly decorated house will command a much higher market value than the same property which is a poorly furnished state or even more so in disrepair! Even out of fashion design can be off-putting to buyers as no-one wants to move in to a renovation project….
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How to Determine if a Second Mortgage Is Right for You
How to Determine if a Second Mortgage Is Right for You One of the most important decisions a home or business owner can make is what to do when faced with the opportunity or need to raise capital quickly. In such situations, it can be tempting to look into means such second mortgages as a…
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Which Knockers are the Best?
Front doors ladies and gentlemen if you please! If you prefer that hearty knock on the door over the ringing of the doorbell – Door knockers! So I visited a property the other day during our hunt for a new home and what caught my eye was the front door and especially the knocker which…
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Crazy and Different ideas for your home back garden
Who else has wasted many an odd hour or two on Youtube watching videos which the platform suggests you may like where you started off watching something sensible and ended up watching some that your mind titles as ‘How on earth did I arrive here and end up watching this video‘? Anyway, one such day…
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The best paint colours for your home
Many of us will look at the walls of our homes and say to ourselves, this could do with a new lick of paint or maybe we are somewhat bored of a colour / wallpaper and want to freshen things up. Paint colours and getting the rights tones for each room will help to create…
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Suing the bank for wrongful foreclosure: What you Must Know
The great recession of 2008 was mainly due to lenders’ misconduct with regard to home mortgages. The crisis had severe and far-reaching effects on the world’s economy, especially in the banking and housing sectors. The federal government and several other states have since put in place stronger policies to protect homeowners from mortgage lender misconduct….
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BBC to add more to ‘household fees’ with an increase of their TV licence fee
Already at £150.50 per year the government will raise the TV licence (AKA BBC licence fee) to £154.50 and will also be reviewing the free licence they provide to over 75’s (Government-funded scheme). “Age UK recently claimed that as many as 50,000 UK pensioners could be pushed below the poverty line if the free TV…
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Refurbishment, not replacement, is the future of period sash windows
Are you the proud custodian of a little bit of our national architectural heritage? You may not see yourself in that way but if you own a period property, whether or not it’s listed, it’s up to you to ensure that the building’s beautiful original features and attributes are preserved. Original timber sash windows are…
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Residential property: Is it a good idea to buy a new-build?
Buying your own home is an exciting time but finding the right kind of house or flat to suit your needs and tastes can be a daunting task. To start with, should you go for a brand new, freshly built home, a second hand property or a quirky period building? Here are some of the…
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English Vineyards for sale – How tempted should you be?
A recent email that popped in to my in-box was ‘A pair of English vineyards for sale which offer the dream of a new life in the country‘ which was a very interesting read on the Country Life website and got me thinking and wanting to share with readers why such as purchase not only…
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