Stamp duty holiday ends
Due to the pandemic, the government introduced a stamp duty holiday, effectively scrapping stamp duty on properties worth less than £500,000. But with this now … Read more
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Protecting what you love this Valentine’s Day
According to a recent survey by Finder.com, up to 40 million brits will be celebrating Valentine’s Day this year, with a predicted spend of a … Read more
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How to make sure you’re not underinsured
Whether you’ve got a combined buildings and contents insurance policy, or just contents, it’s really important to make sure you’re fully covered. If the estimate … Read more
Your autumn jobs checklist
Whilst summer is drawing to a close, we’re not quite ready to give up hope on the odd warm and sunny September day. But there … Read more
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Getting your home ready to sell
In July the Government announced it was increasing the stamp duty threshold from £125,000 to £500,000 until 31 March 2021. This was a welcome boost … Read more
May gardening jobs to keep you busy in lockdown
With the country in lockdown and social lives on hold, many of us are turning to our gardens for some much-needed fresh air and an … Read more
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Top tips for buying your first home
Buying your first home is one of life’s milestones, and it’s exciting and stressful in equal measure. We’ve compiled some top tips to help you … Read more
6 ways to make your home more eco-friendly
6 ways to make your home more eco-friendly Having an eco-friendly home is not just better for the environment, it could also make massive cuts … Read more
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Great British Bake Off: kitchen safety tips
If the latest series of The Great British Bake Off has inspired you to pull on your apron and get into the kitchen, it’s worth … Read more
Buying a non-standard construction house: what you need to know
When we talk about ‘non-standard construction properties’, we’re referring to homes that have been constructed using alternative methods and/or that have been made from building materials that aren’t the usual stone or brick. For example, post-war concrete pre-fab homes are classed as non-standard, as are timber-framed buildings and log cabins.