Buying and Selling
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Buying and Selling
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Leaving behind your furniture when you sell can make you £1,000 extra. But what about a dead squirrel?
Kitchen and bedroom furnishings will add the most value to your sale – but new homeowners have been left with more bizarre items they weren't expecting...
By Anna Cottrell Published
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5 things to consider when buying a property
Looking to buy? Our top tips will ensure you get the most for your money
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How long will it take to sell your house? This new online tool will tell you...
Keen to get an offer? Now there's a tool that will tell you how long it takes to sell a property in your postcode so you'll know what to expect
By Anna Cottrell Published
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How to buy a house at auction
Wondering how to buy a house at auction? If you’re looking for a quick way to buy a new home, getting your house at auction might be the answer. Follow our step by step guide to find out what you need to know
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Viewing a house: a complete checklist for buyers
Viewing a house can be confusing: it’s easy to be dazzled by the owner’s great taste in decor – or distracted by the opposite, so make sure you’re focusing what really counts
By Sarah Warwick Published
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10 ways to get on the property ladder
Wondering how to get on the property ladder? Struggling to save for a deposit to buy your own home? Follow these expert tips to make renting a thing of the past
By Alison Jones Published
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How to buy an old house
When property hunting, it is all too easy to let your heart rule your head. But there are many things to consider before taking the plunge. Make sure you are up to the task ahead with expert advice, and use our essential checklist on buying an old house
By Roger Hunt Published
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Despite stringent regulations, sellers do not disclose problems to buyers
Water damage and noisy neighbours are among things house sellers must disclose before the sale, but many still fail to
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Poor furnishing choices deter home buyers
Sellers must focus carefully on their furniture choices if they hope to get an offer on their homes; buyers need to look beyond them
By Georgie Deaville Published