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The best ways to insulate your home this winter
As the weather gets colder and the temptation to have the heating on for longer increases, making sure your home is well insulated is one of the best ways to keep your energy bills low, reduce your carbon emissions, and keep your house warm. You can insulate your home...
10 things to consider before buying a fixer-upper
Buying a fixer-upper, or a property that needs some serious renovation, is an attractive prospect for many. Perhaps you have a great sense of interior style and want to start from scratch to put your stamp on the whole house. Or maybe the fact that the average asking...
Top ways to boost your home’s value
If you’re about to embark on your home-moving journey, then you may be wondering what improvements you can make to your property to increase its market value. This can be a tricky task, as buyers have different tastes and preferences and you can’t make your home...
What is the Mortgage Charter and how can it help borrowers?
As the Bank of England continues to increase their base rate to try and combat high inflation, rising from 0.1% in December 2021 to 5.25% presently, mortgage rates have followed a similar trajectory. This means that first-time buyers or those needing to renew their...
What is ‘gazumping’ and how to avoid it
Buying a house can be one of the most exciting chapters in your life, however, there are a few things that may get in your way, and gazumping is one of them. Most people will feel relieved once their offer has been accepted, elated in most cases, but unfortunately,...
Your change of address checklist
The moving vans have left, the boxes are unpacked (well perhaps a couple at least) and you’re finally in your new home. So what’s next? One of the most important things to do is change your address and notify the correct people. This may seem like a very obvious thing...
Is downsizing the right move for you?
Many people choose to downsize their property for a number of reasons. Some of the most likely candidates include parents whose children have flown the nest, older people wanting to free up some property wealth for retirement or people who want a more manageable...
Ways to fund your property purchase
Getting on the property ladder is no easy feat, and buying a house will likely be one of the most significant financial purchases of your lifetime. However, there are several ways that you can get help to find your property purchase, from mortgages to Lifetime ISAs....
Advantages of using an estate agent when selling your home
Using an estate agent when selling your home can be a great choice. Estate agents are professionals who are trained to help you sell your property, and they know what to do to get the best possible price for it. You may think that selling your own home would save you...
8 reasons buying a new-build could save you money
From cheaper bills and lower-day-to day running costs, to various buying schemes available, if you’re buying a new-build you could save yourself some serious cash. Old properties are popular choices for many due to their rustic charm and original features, however...