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Where did house prices...

Monday, February 6, 2017

UK property prices rose by 6.5% in 2016, Halifax said, while according to Nationwide Building Society’s House Price index, prices were 4.5% higher by the end of the year, having risen by the same rate as in 2015. East...

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Guild Members commended for...

Friday, February 3, 2017

Offices from around the UK were commended for their exceptional performance at the Guild of Property Professionals – previously known at the Guild of Professional Estate Agents - gala dinner and annual awards, which was held at...

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The next chapter for the...

Monday, January 30, 2017

When searching for an estate agent, you want advice and guidance from professionals who are trained and trustworthy, who have in-depth local knowledge and the technology and connections to expedite your sale: in short, you are looking...

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Lenders begin to announce...

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Lenders have started to announce changes to their buy-to-let policies following the Prudential Regulation Authority’s decision to phase in new stricter rules. The PRA said in September that lenders must take the...

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Mortgages for the...

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Contractors and people who are self-employed can face additional challenges when securing a mortgage, which may sometimes cause delays during the property buying process. Around 22% of the UK workforce are now self-employed or...

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Can I move my mortgage?

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Moving house can be a stressful time but, for buyers who already have a mortgage, it doesn’t necessarily mean ripping up the deal and starting again.   Most mortgages are portable, which means that they can be...

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Sue Townsend’s property...

Monday, November 21, 2016

The author of Adrian Mole fame, Sue Townsend’s, former home is for sale. The four-bedroom property in  Stoneygate , Leicester has many happy and creative memories. Now t he property is on the market   for...

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The Autumn Statement: Wish...

Monday, November 7, 2016

On the 23rd November, The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, will present his Autumn Statement to Parliament. This will be his first opportunity to define the Government’s strategy for the forthcoming year, and it will...

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Britain's Most Haunted

Friday, October 28, 2016

As the month comes to an end, children Trick or Treating isn’t the only thing to make you jump! If you love the paranormal and are looking for somewhere to live that’s occupied by more than just the living, here's our pick...

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