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Banks Buying Homes ~ What Does It Mean For You?

banks buying homes

The UK housing market has recently witnessed a novel trend: banks increasing interest in the property rental sector. This shift could reshape the housing landscape in the UK, with implications for renters, homeowners, and the economy at large.

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10 Things You Need to Look for When Buying Your First Home

Buying Your First Home

Buying your first home can be an overwhelming experience. It's essential to remember that this is the biggest purchase you'll ever make, and it's essential to take the time to research and make informed decisions.

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Essential Electrical Checks to know Before Buying a Home

Electrical checks

When looking for a house, we tend to get all sentimental and visualize how we will create a cosy new dwelling for ourselves. However, it’s more important to take a practical approach to buying a home.

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10 Plumbing Things to Check Before Buying a Home

Plumber fitting tap

Imagine you’ve finally found the house of your dreams. There’s enough room for your family to grow and the neighbourhood is idyllic. You can’t wait to open a new chapter in your life. However, there is one thing that the sellers are trying to hide from you. The property comes together with a major plumbing problem. Fixing it costs a …

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Why Homeowners Should Consider Adding An Electric Car Charging Point To Their Property

Electric Car Charging Point

Adding an Electric Car Charging Point to your property enables you to avoid the damaging effects of charging the battery for repeated short periods of time. Leaving the vehicle on the charger for hours at a time, you will be able to charge up close to full capacity. As a result, the battery will have a longer lifespan, and you will not need to replace it too soon.

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4 Points to Ponder for a Clean Home and a Clearer Mind

Man cleaning window at home

Are you always wondering why stress worsens each time you come home to a dishevelled and grimy place? Most of us, if not all, experience this kind of stress every single day of our lives. Well, you’re not alone. Due to a “materialistic mindset,” people tend to buy anything they want without control, unable to see that it will only …

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Quarter of Brits Concerned About the Quality of New Build Homes

Small builders

Nearly a quarter (24%) of people consider a lack of quality of build to be a major disadvantage of buying a new build home over an older property, according to a recent survey by BLP Insurance, a specialist residential warranty and commercial latent defects insurer. People living in the north of England (29%) were more likely to view a lack …

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Home sellers missing out because of dated features

Home sellers missing out

A new report from Satsuma titled ‘Room for Improvement’ has revealed how much potential home-buyers are reducing their offers by, due to specific features, such as dated kitchens and overrun gardens. Gloucester and Belfast have been found to have the most features which would put a potential viewer off from renting/buying – sellers in both cities are potentially losing over …

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First-Time Buyers Guide: Top 10 Tips

First Time Buyers Guide: Top 10 Tips

First-time buyers can find the home purchasing process an exciting and daunting experience. This is our guide to getting it right and avoiding the pitfalls.

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Is This £400k Fixer Upper Worth It? | Insider Advice

Fixer Upper

Purchasing a fixer Upper house can be an exciting and rewarding investment. It offers the potential to customize your dream home or make a profit through renovation. However, it requires careful consideration and planning.

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Are Steel Framed Houses the Future of Construction?

steel framed houses

“Constructing Steel framed houses is not a new concept"... Roger spots a building project on his travels and wonders are steel-framed houses good news for both the householder and the construction company.

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Planning A Garden Refurbishment: What To Consider

Planning A Garden Refurbishment

Gardens are a prominent feature of many homes and can even add value. Potential buyers are drawn to properties with a garden space, especially those well cared for.

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The Crazy Cost of Going Cordless?

Going Cordless

The next time you are considering buying a new power tool you are very likely to be going cordless. That is not me reading your mind, it is what all those sales and marketing people have been drip-feeding us in our sleep. It may well be true that a cordless is the best choice but as I am about to explain it might not.

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Delighted Retired Teacher Opens the Door on Shared Ownership

Retired teacher opens the door on shared ownership

Of the 600 homes which the council is delivering in the next five years, 20% will be for shared ownership. A retired York teacher who has bought a half share in city centre flat with the council, tells us how the scheme has worked for him by halving his monthly accommodation costs.

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