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Top Tips to Improve Your Garden and Elevate Your Home

Trends to modernise outdoor spaces this summer Outdoor garden spaces offer an excellent way to enjoy the summer weather, a season dedicated to outdoor living and al fresco dining. Each summer promises exciting new garden trends to modernise our outdoor areas, with significant...

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The Benefits of Purchasing a New Build Home

Bespoke design choices, greater energy efficiency and carefully selected locations Whether you are a first-time buyer or looking to upsize or downsize, there are numerous reasons to consider purchasing a new build home. As the need for flexible and adaptable spaces that can...

How to Protect Yourself and Your Home from Doorstep Scams and Rogue Traders

If you plan on having any work done around your home, it’s essential to be aware of the risks rogue traders pose. These individuals often cold-call householders, offering their services at a discount, but typically perform subpar work or overcharge for their efforts. You can...

Key Questions to Ask When Looking for a New Property

Whether purchasing your first home, moving into something larger, or planning to downsize, buying a property is a significant financial and emotional decision. As the adage goes, knowledge is power. Therefore, it’s crucial to ensure you’re asking the right questions. Getting swept up...

The Need for Greener Homes – How Can the Government Help?

Urgent need for the new government to assist homeowners and landlords According to a new analysis, many commentators want the new Labour government to assist homeowners and landlords in making their homes more environmentally friendly, which is essential. The...

Key Considerations When Selling Your Leasehold Property

What you need to know to facilitate a smooth transaction When you purchase a leasehold property, your ownership is for a predetermined period, based on an agreement with the landlord or freeholder, who retains the overarching ownership of the land. This contract specifies...

What are my options when I receive an offer on my property?

Accept the offer, outright reject it, or engage further by presenting a counter-offer Selling your home is a monumental moment in your life, encapsulating the culmination of years spent within its walls and a significant financial transition. When the moment arrives, and you...

Navigating Inherited Property Ownership

The legalities and logistics of property ownership Inheriting property from a late family member often carries a complex mix of emotions and financial considerations. While it may serve as a tangible connection to cherished memories and lost loved ones, it also introduces a...

How much can I afford to borrow for my mortgage?

Factors and costs that need careful consideration When buying a home, the first step is understanding how much you can afford to borrow for a mortgage. Most people aim to purchase as much house as they can reasonably afford without overstretching their finances...

My mortgage term is expiring – what are my options?

Should you secure a fixed rate now or wait in the hope of a more competitive deal? Homeowners nearing the end of their current mortgage deals may question whether to secure a fixed rate now or wait in the hope of more competitive...