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Property market ‘may be improving’ finds new study
9:39am Friday 22nd March 2013
Britons believe that mortgages are at their easiest to come by for at least five years, research by building societies has found.
Make your money go further
9:38am Friday 22nd March 2013
You do home improvements to make your home more suited to your lifestyle and taste, but unless it's your forever home, you may also be interested in what would make it more sellable and valuable when you come to sell.
It’s all change on the home front
11:54am Tuesday 5th March 2013
If you have a house or flat with a bad layout, or you’re thinking about buying one, changing the layout can be expensive and won’t necessarily be easy, but it could transform your home life.
Avoid falling prey to rogue agents
12:14pm Thursday 14th February 2013
As more and more people turn to renting, the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) is warning would-be tenants to watch out for rogue letting agents.
Conserve water and save cash
10:00am Monday 11th February 2013
After so much snow, excess water is a problem, if anything, but it probably won’t be long before we’re being told to save water because of a drought.
Create your own love nest
11:00am Saturday 9th February 2013
There’s something of the diva about Sera Hersham-Loftus, as she lounges on a daybed covered in a profusion of silk throws and embroidered cushions.
Rental growth expected to slow down this year
2:00pm Thursday 7th February 2013
The upward pressure on private rents is predicted to cool down this year.
Local experts essential to help buyers and sellers
9:45am Thursday 7th February 2013
With property prices being so different on a regional basis, never before has it been as important to secure the help of local property experts before you make your decision to move – or indeed to stay put, writes property market analyst and commentator Kate Faulkner.
Landlords should welcome social housing benefits
9:08am Thursday 31st January 2013
Landlords are being urged not to turn their backs on social housing tenants.
Optimism is growing as house prices level off
10:26am Wednesday 30th January 2013
The housing market started 2013 in “better shape” than it has been in either of the previous two years, property analysts have said.
North west is top region for rental returns
9:23am Thursday 24th January 2013
Location is one of the key issues facing prospective landlords when deciding to purchase a new buy-to-let property.
Shift in attitudes towards renting over the past decade
9:05am Thursday 17th January 2013
Publication of the latest England and Wales census figures painted an accurate picture of the UK housing market today and indeed how it has changed over the last decade.
Gascoigne Halman crowned Sunday Times silver winner
11:57am Thursday 10th January 2013
Local independent estate agent, Gascoigne Halman, has again been successful at the Estate Agency of the Year Awards, which are run in association with The Sunday Times and The Times.
Calling all tenants – have you got the X Factor?
9:54am Thursday 3rd January 2013
By 2016 demand for private rented accommodation could reach one in five households, resulting in a need for an additional 1.1 million rental homes, according to a recent report by Savills.
Making a good impression on your potential landlord
1:15pm Tuesday 27th November 2012
Finding a place to rent can be very stressful, particularly if you do not go armed with the right information.
Key questions to ask landlords when looking for a place to rent
10:53am Thursday 15th November 2012
Renting is becoming more and more popular, but before committing yourself to a tenancy it is vital you know what to expect from your landlord and the home.
Save money with proper property maintenance
9:13am Thursday 25th October 2012
A high level of quality, professional and thorough ongoing maintenance is of the utmost importance for landlords to protect their property investment.
More than half of UK landlords care about tenants’ gender
10:09am Thursday 18th October 2012
Finding the right place to rent can be tough as it is – so what if something as simple as your gender turned out to be a deciding factor in whether you get the keys to your ideal new pad?
Top 10 reasons for buying retirement property in 2012
9:50am Thursday 11th October 2012
Twenty years ago, the prime reason for downsizing or moving was to be closer to families and grandchildren, whereas today’s generation of retired people are primarily moving to improve their own lifestyles.
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