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    Seaside hotspots for 2020 

    The summer might seem like forever away, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a peaceful seaside location in the colder months. In fact, living by the sea has been known to help improve your wellbeing. So why not make Towns and cities by the sea are in high demand from people who enjoy the coastal, …

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      Moving to Hampstead: Area Guide

      If you were to think about cobblestone streets, winding, hilly roads and acres and acres of green space, there’s every chance that you would conjure up an image of the  countryside. Which is why it might come as a surprise to learn that rural living is accessible less than four miles from central London.  Hampstead …

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        Moving to Clapham: Area Guide

        A tale of two neighbourhoods, split into four areas. That’s what you’ll find in the South West London postcode of Clapham, where young professionals and families flock to lay down roots, either in Family Clapham or Nightlife Clapham. Of course, those aren’t the official names of the communities in Clapham. But they do provide insight …

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          Moving to Shoreditch: Area Guide

          Once a bohemian mecca, today Shoreditch is one of the most in-demand postcodes in London — though you can still find your inner hipster if you look hard enough. New homes and tech startups never stop appearing in the area, taking the neighbourhood into the mainstream that little bit more day by day.  Even with …

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            Moving to Chelsea: Area Guide

            The swinging sixties put the King’s Road on the map as a place to find outrageously good-looking people wearing the latest fashion designs. Fast-forward sixty years, and it’s one of the most iconic shopping streets in the world. King’s Road is, of course, part of Chelsea, a super-prime London hotspot.  Take a wander around Sloane …

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              The Best Rural Hotspots 2020 

              There is nothing quite like that moment where you take in that first breath of fresh country air. And with the number of people leaving big cities like London each year for a slice of country living, it would seem that many are embracing rural life.  But where are the best rural spots in the …

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                Christmas Market Property Costs £100k More than UK Average

                The capital’s best known Christmas market is now open. As a result, leading online estate agent, Mashroom, has researched which of the country’s biggest and best Christmas markets offers the most festive cheer for UK home buyers. The festive data looked at 29 of the UK’s merriest Christmas markets and found the current average house …

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                  12 of the Best Christmas Markets in the UK

                  December is here, which can only mean one thing: it’s perfectly fine for an overweight man dressed in red to descend your chimney in the middle of the night. There’s absolutely no need to call the police. And that’s because the holidays are upon us!  As it’s the season to be jolly, everyone at mashroom …

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                    44% of Britons Would Pay More for a Banksy House

                    Our latest research highlights that 44% of homeowners would pay more money for a piece of property tagged with Banksy art. Some would commonly pay more than 5% of the property’s value, while others up to 30%. We show where Banksy enthusiasts could shop for property on streets of London with the artist’s famous paintings for an …

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                      Where Should I Rent in London?

                      From the hustle and bustle to tranquil delights, nowhere in the UK manages to encapsulate all of the vibes quite like London. No matter your flavour, London has it in abundance. It doesn’t matter if you’re a hipster or a banker (or a hipster banker?), the postcodes of the capital are waiting with your dream …


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