Owning & renting
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Estate agent fees – how much to pay and what do they cover?
Estate agent fees can make up a large chunk of your moving home costs. Read our expert guide so you know exactly what to expect for your money
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Everything you need to know about taking in a lodger to boost your income
Renting out a room could bring in some extra cash, while also providing some company, here’s everything you need to know
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House prices fall fifth consecutive month – is your area one of the worst affected?
Nationwide reveal that the market is unlikely to 'regain much momentum in the near term'
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The pointless home improvements that won't add value to your house
Be wary of these projects - they'll cost you money and you won't get a return on investment
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What is leasehold? Everything you should know before you buy
Leasehold and freehold come with different rights and responsibilities. Before you buy leasehold read our helpful guide to understand what it means for you
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Experts warn homeowners against neglecting this often-forgotten task in Jan
If you get to it now, you'll thank yourself for it later
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Halifax reveals UK house prices drop for the fourth consecutive month in a row
Buyers and sellers should 'remain cautious' for the upcoming year
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Gazumping: what it is, is it legal, and how to stop it happening to you
Gazumping can rob you of the home you’ve set your heart on in the final throes of the house buying process. We explain what it is and how to avoid it
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Shared ownership pros and cons - and how the scheme actually works
We highlight the shared ownership pros and cons as well as how the scheme works to help you see if it’s the right option for you
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Council tax when moving house – the complete guide to what you need to do
Don’t overlook your council tax when moving house - it’s a crucial bit of house-move admin
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Are you breaking the law in your home? The bizarre laws you can still be fined for
Did you know you could face a fine for shaking a carpet outside? It's just one of many surprising house-related laws
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Bank of England drops mortgage affordability test – what this means for you
The mortgage affordability test was introduced in 2014 to control household indebtedness, but has now been scrapped
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Made in Chelsea: Egerton Crescent named Britain's most expensive street for second year running
Postcodes don't come much more exclusive than London's Egerton Crescent, despite the average price of a property there actually falling since last year
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How much it will actually cost you to buy a home in an 'Instagrammable' location
Buyers after a house in a more 'Instragrammable' location can expect to pay a hefty premium
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From Hollywood to Hackney: Leona Lewis finally sells her LA mansion for £1.3m amid rumours she's moving back to Blighty
The former X Factor winner slashed the price of her West Hollywood pad by nearly £200,000, but now it's sold there are rumours she's set to return home... to Hackney
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How many of these bad pre-holiday home security habits are you guilty of?
You won't believe how many people don't check their doors are locked before going away, putting their homes at risk
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Commuters save a whopping £3,000 on property each minute further out of London. That commute's not too bad after all, eh?
New stats show that for every minute you sit on a train, house prices fall by thousands. Better buy a good book!
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Kids reckon a three-bed home costs £3,000 – but would only buy if it came with a treehouse!
We only wish they were right
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Renovation mortgages: how do they work?
If you’re seeking a lump sum to fund a big property renovation project, you could look at a renovation mortgage.
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Mortgage expert shares the one thing every first-time buyer should know before house hunting
Cost of living crisis to have 'huge impact' on first-time buyers, says mortgage expert Tayo Oguntonade
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'Queen' in a street names gives house prices a royal boost, according to new research
Has your home felt the royal effect?
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New-build homes: Six things to consider before you buy
Don't be distracted by the lovely showhome furniture!
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From dishwasher loading to cupboard stacking: 9 arguments every family has at home
Which of these pushes your buttons?
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Property powerhouses: Foreign investors snap up nearly all 866 luxury apartments in London's Battersea Power Station development
The development hasn't even been built, but that hasn't stopped foreign investors swooping in to snap up luxury apartments in the new Battersea Power Station development
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Own a pet? Phil Spencer say you should ALWAYS do this when renting a new flat
How to get the landlord to welcome your pet with open arms
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Brexit house prices – what do experts think will happen to the housing market in 2019?
Here's the verdict...
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Phil Spencer shares his simple and affordable hack to sell a house quickly
Start getting the cleaning supplies out
