Buying and Selling
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Buy-to-let shrugs off market woes
Recent research shows that buy-to-let gives better returns than gold, cash, or fine art
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First-time buyers stabilise uncertain property market
Latest figures from the UK Finance Mortgage Trade Update show that the number of first-time property buyers is stabilising, offering hope for the property market
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What £150,000 gets first-time buyers around the UK
Worried your first-time buyer budget of £150,000 won't bag you a dream home? You'll be surprised by what you can buy
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International buyers drive out locals
The UK is an increasingly attractive destination for foreign property investors, who are boosting property market growth. But what does this mean for prospective local homeowners?
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Online tool reveals average house selling times in the UK
This new online tool allows you to see how quickly homes sell in your area, and provides intriguing stats about UK property hotspots
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Selling a home via online estate agents or high street agents – which is best for you?
The popularity of online estate agents has risen in recent years; what are the pros and cons of this type of estate agent versus traditional high street estate agents? We weigh up the evidence
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Interest rate freeze good news to borrowers and prospective house buyers
The Bank of England announced it won't be raising interest rates. Here's what to expect from this decision – and the future
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New online tool helps house buyers research prices around the UK
Property Wars is the new, Monopoly-style comparison tool you can use to check house prices around the country
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Owners of high value properties willingly pay high estate agent fees; low value owners should consider selling online. Here's why
Real Homes reports that while estate agents are not slashing their prices, despite the housing market slow down, high value property owners will happily pay for their services
