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Property scams are rife – these are the most common ones you should be aware of
Recent figures show that the number of reported property scams has doubled over the past decade; all the more reason to familiarise yourself with what they are
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Worried you live in a haunted house? Relax, it's unlikely to be a ghost
Common reasons behind haunted house style events revealed. You may be disappointed – or relieved, depending on how easily spooked you are
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New build homes: what you need to know before buying
If you're looking at new build homes with a view to buying, there are several things you need to know about the process that differ from buying older properties
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Using the Brexit downturn to invest in property? This is what you need to know
Planning on buying property as an investor? It can be lucrative, but there are few things you need to know
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4 reasons to try softened water in your home
Tackle limescale for easier cleaning, lower average bills and more
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Brexit and housing: what does Brexit mean for home buyers?
Brexit is affecting the housing market not just for sellers, but for buyers, too. Here's what you need to know if you're planning to buy a property in the near future
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Be wiser with your heating this winter
Get ready for the colder months ahead by optimising your heating while keeping your energy bills in check
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Forget Brexit: if you want to sell your home this year, list it before 21 October
Waiting to see what the Brexit negotiations bring? Don't, if you want to sell before Christmas 2019
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Brexit, holiday lets and absent owners: why the UK has 200,000 vacant properties
The real reasons why homes are empty in different parts of the UK
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Renters: now you can review your landlord, good or bad
Marks Out Of Tenancy lets you rate your landlord, estate agent, and property so future renters know what they're getting into – and to ensure standards are kept high
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How to sell your house – or flat: 11 steps to securing a sale
Need proper advice on how to sell your house? Here’s how to make sure your home sells fast and smoothly
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Downton Abbey just listed on Airbnb! Find out how you can stay at Highclere Castle...
Fancy a night living like Lord and Lady Grantham?
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A decent commute makes us happier than having sex – but can you afford these fares?
Recent figures show that many popular commuter routes and rents combined are fast becoming too expensive for us to afford
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Airbnbs in Amsterdam: 5 gorgeous (and slightly unusual) places to stay
Check out these Airbnbs in Amsterdam and get inspired to plan your next trip...
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Real home: an elegant Georgian townhouse decorated in bold shades
Melanie and Russell Lissack have updated an elegant Georgian townhouse with clever design ideas, simple DIY projects and heritage colours, to create a stylish family home
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These are the top turn offs for home buyers – fix them or lose a sale...
Large cracks and stains on walls, floors and ceilings are named as the major turn offs on house viewings
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Think home ownership is out of your reach? The future could be brighter than it seems...
The average age of becoming a home owner is 36, despite most of us thinking it'll take us until we're over 40 to own a house – and it's not as costly, either
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New build homes prices are inflated compared to older homes – you'll be amazed by how much
Looking at buying a flat in a new build home? Prepare to fork out as much as 108% more than for a comparable older property
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Home ownership remains an aspiration for renters, but the majority don’t think they will ever own their own home
Renters are increasingly disillusioned by a system that gives them no chance to get on the property ladder – but not with the idea of home ownership itself, latest stats show
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Cohabiting couples are the fastest growing family type, and couples wait just 19 months on average to move in
There are more unmarried couples living together than ever before, but the time it takes them to cohabit varies regionally
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Moving too often is bad for our mental health
Millennials moving home frequently regret their decision, a survey reveals
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Estate agents continue to overvalue London properties despite Brexit impact
Recent figures show big gaps between asking and sold prices in London and the south east, despite the Brexit property market slump
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Affordable rents without giving up on the urban lifestyle? Mid-sized cities are the future
Why mid-sized cities are offering lower rents and better life opportunities to millennials
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Airbnbs in London: 5 cool places to stay in the capital
Looking for Airbnbs in London? We've got you covered with these super chic stays...
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Beware the property ghosters
Property ghosting is the new scourge for estate agents – these are fairweather 'buyers' who waste sellers' time. Have you fallen victim? Or are you a property ghost?
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Revealed: Art Deco homes are the most prone to burglary
Did you know the style of your home impacts your chance of theft? Find out where your home sits in the rankings...
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Nightmare neighbours: this is how we feel about them next door
Do you get along with your neighbours or wish they'd just move out? You're not the only one...
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Forget buying to let – renting out a beach hut is where the money is
Renting out a beach hut in this Dorset location will give you more rental income than a Kensington flat
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Moving home on the 30th August? Have a rethink
The last day of August is predicted to be the busiest day to move in 2019 – and therefore the most disaster-prone
