Buying and Selling
The latest Buying and Selling breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Realhomes
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JW: How much does it cost to get movers and move out?
Moving out of your apartment can be stressful and expensive. So you're not shocked with moving costs, here is a breakdown and what to expect depending on the size of your space.
By Aida M. Toro Published
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FYI: This is the ultimate moving-out checklist
This is the essential moving-out checklist, with tips for getting organized and handy to-do lists to tick off before you ship out...
By Sarah Warwick Last updated
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15 top tips for moving into your first apartment
From getting on top of bills to organizing your belongings, here are 15 tips for moving into your first apartment...
By Eve Smallman Published
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How much does it cost to move house in the UK?
Find out the cost to move house in the UK – plus, top tips to save on your move
By Anna Cottrell Published
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How to save to buy a house: 10 expert tips
These top expert tips will help you learn how to buy a house even if you’re starting your savings pot completely from scratch.
By Anna Cottrell Published
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How to buy a house or flat in 2022: a 10 step guide for first-time buyers
Find out how to buy a house and get a place of your very own. Our step-by-step guide has all you need
By Sarah Warwick Last updated
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Japanese knotweed not a turn-off for a third of home buyers, but they would want a price drop
For many people after a home, this super invasive plant is not a deterrent. But they would expect to pay less for a property that has it.
By Anna Cottrell Last updated
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Playing this song will help sell your house faster – according to a new study
From Fleetwood Mac to Jack Johnson, these songs may be the secret to shifting your home from the market
By Megan Slack Published
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This interiors trend could put buyers off, according to a realtor
Bold tiles can deter buyers, warns Juliette Hohnen
By Millie Hurst Published
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The one thing holding back first-time buyers on securing their dream home
A study showed the top stressors faced by those getting on the property ladder
By Millie Hurst Published
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Netflix Selling Sunset season 4 release date has finally been revealed
Selling Sunset season 4 promises real-estate and relationship drama - plus a very special new property listing
By Millie Hurst Published
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Want to escape the sky-high home prices? You need to be looking at this type of home
New research reveals some surprising facts about the kind of homes that are currently more affordable for buyers
By Anna Cottrell Published
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The colors that will sell your home this year – according to Zillow
If you're selling your home this year, these are the colors that will maximize its value
By Anna Cottrell Published
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The biggest mistakes home buyers make in a seller's market
The housing market is hot -- but don't let that cause you to make a dumb mistake.
By Terri Williams Published
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The 10 house plants that will sell your home faster, according to experts
House plants don't just make your home look better – they help you sell your home faster, according to plant experts
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Want to sell your home faster? Try these 4 real estate photography tips
Don’t underestimate the power of the image when it comes to to home sales
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Selling your house? These two inexpensive home projects have a huge payoff
It may be a seller's market, but there are still steps you can take to increase your home's sale price. These two projects are inexpensive to tackle, but will reap a big reward.
By Terri Williams Published
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A new high-tech study reveals the home features buyers want most, based on their eye movements
Home sellers take note – there is now concrete proof of what buyers want based on a technology that tracks their eye movements
By Anna Cottrell Published
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This is best time in the week to sell your house for more – and faster
If you want to guarantee your house will sell, and want to sell for more money, choosing the right day to send your listing live is crucial
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Selling your home? Tackle this bathroom update first
A new report says home buyers look for this bathroom upgrade the most.
By Terri Williams Published
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Netflix's Selling Sunset taught us this failsafe tactic to sell a house quickly
It sounds simple, but get it wrong and your house could be left sitting on the market
By Rebecca Knight Published
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Can home buying platforms help you sell your house quicker?
There's a new kid on the block to help you sell your house quickly – as quickly as six days in some cases. Here's what it is and how it works
By Anna Cottrell Last updated
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These are the only 3 home staging tips you need to sell your home quickly
Follow these simple home staging rules and you're guaranteed a quick sale – at full price
By Anna Cottrell Published
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In a bidding war? Here's how to win, according to an expert
If you're not the only one interested in a house, what's the best way to proceed? A real estate expert advises
By Anna Cottrell Published
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The one reason you should always walk away from a home sale, according to realtors
Even the right price can't make up for this problem, experts say.
By Terri Williams Published
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This sunbelt city is the top destination for homebuyers looking for value – and sun
Buyers on the move are choosing these Southern cities in what is beginning to be known as the Sunbelt Surge
By Anna Cottrell Published
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This is the property feature buyers want most (and it's not a garden)
There is one home feature that matters (a lot) more to home buyers than any other – can you guess what it is?
By Anna Cottrell Published
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These are the property features buyers wanted the most in 2020
Coronavirus has transformed the housing market – including what buyers have prioritised during their property search
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Buyers should stop worrying about stamp duty holiday – here's why
Looking for a property to buy and anxious about not meeting the stamp duty holiday deadline? Here's why you shouldn't worry
By Anna Cottrell Published