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    Everything You Need To Know About Legal Costs When Selling

    The average cost of moving house in the UK has more than tripled in the last ten years. The actual price of the house your selling and then buying are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to working out the real cost of moving home. In many cases you have to factor …

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      What Are Your Responsibilities as a Landlord (Before the Tenant Moves in)?

      Landlord life rocks, right? You’ve let your property, the rent is flowing in, and you are sitting back with your feet up. Your investment is paying off, literally. While the previous statements are indeed correct, there is a smidgen of effort that goes into being a successful landlord, and it’s not all plain sailing. Many …

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        Costs When Buying a House 

        Preparing to buy a property can be a daunting task, but it’s not just the cost of the property or a mortgage that buyers need to consider. Here’s a rundown of all the costs when buying a house. There are a number of additional costs involved in the moving process and budgeting for these is …

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          The Different Type of Mortgages

          Buying a home is a big deal, and finding the correct mortgage is just as important. Often, there is information overload surrounding the topic of borrowing, and it can be tricky to know where to begin in your search. That’s why we’ve written this Mashroom guide, which is designed to take you through the different …

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            Costs When Buying a House 

            Preparing to buy a property can be a daunting task, but it’s not just the cost of the property or a mortgage that buyers need to consider. Here’s a rundown of all the costs when buying a house. There are a number of additional costs involved in the moving process and budgeting for these is …

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              How To Sell Your House: DIY Kerb Appeal

              When it comes to selling houses, first impressions can be everything. Your house’s appearance could make or break the deal, especially if you want to sell it quickly. Presentation is everything, so you have to make sure that your house is in tiptop condition to attract potential buyers. Don’t give a reason for potential buyers …

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                Everything You Need To Know About Tax Costs

                Moving home can be stressful. Uprooting to downsize, make room for that new arrival or finally settling into retirement comes with a wide range of expenses and worries, not least of which concern tax costs. Buying and selling property is wrought with pitfalls and unexpected expenditures and standard taxation will be placed on all services, …

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                  UK Market Crash Could Take Nearly Eight Years for Property Prices to Recover

                  So you’ve just had a dedicated agent value your humble abode at a price that has you trying your hardest to contain  excitement. You crack out the calculator and do the numbers, seeing how many shiny gold coins you’re going to get when someone buys your awesome home. But then it dawns on you: selling a …

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                    Pancake Themed Properties Cost 24% More on Average

                    With Pancake Day coming up on Tuesday, we are highlighting the 17 streets in England where people who love pancakes can buy property and unite in a neighbourhood with other crepe enthusiasts. We have found a number of pancake related property options for aspirational buyers with a sweet tooth. However with an average price of …

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                      How to downsize in style 

                      The moving process can be stressful, especially when downsizing. We’ve put together three tips that will make downsizing from one home to the next easier.  The great purge  It goes without saying that a great deal of purging will take place before downsizing to a smaller home. You’ll need to go through a range of …


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