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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
By Anna Cottrell Published
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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
By Sarah Warwick Published
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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?
By Hebe Hatton Published
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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
By Anna Cottrell Published
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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...
By Hebe Hatton Published
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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
By Maxine Brady Published
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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
By Alison Jones Published
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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
By Anna Cottrell Published
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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
By Anna Cottrell Published
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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
By Anna Cottrell Published
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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
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Moving too often is bad for our mental health
Millennials moving home frequently regret their decision, a survey reveals
By Anna Cottrell Published
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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
By Anna Cottrell Published
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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
By Anna Cottrell Published
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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...
By Hebe Hatton Published
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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?
By Alison Jones Published
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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...
By Amelia Smith Published
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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...
By Ellen Finch Published
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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
By Anna Cottrell Published
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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
By Anna Cottrell Published
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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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How to become an Airbnb host
If you become an Airbnb host, you can make money from your home by listing a room – or all of it. Here’s how to get started
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Neighbours from hell: the common bad behaviours that will drive you crazy
The eight mortal sins inconsiderate neighbours commit on a daily basis
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Real home: a tiny thatched cottage full of light and space
Fringed with a heavy thatch and with a walled garden full of country flowers, this peaceful cottage is the perfect place for Sam Pullen-Campbell and her family to spend their free time
By Karen Darlow Published
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Leasehold scandal: where can you turn for help?
While the number of new leasehold homes is falling, people are still affected by existing leasehold terms. So, where can homeowners ago for help?
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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These are the biggest stresses you'll face on moving day
Damaged furniture, scratched walls and late removal vans cause the most sleepless nights
By Ellen Finch Published
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Why your neighbour is the best deterrent against break-ins while you're away
Want to improve your home security this summer? The perfect solution could be right next door...
By Beth Murton Published
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A Berlin-style rent freeze could save UK renters up to £19K over five years
Germany has imposed a five-year rent freeze on Berlin – what would be the outcome of a comparable freeze in the UK?
By Anna Cottrell Published