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When selling a house, the last thing you want is to discourage potential buyers due to easily avoidable issues. While enhancing your home's value is crucial, sometimes it's the smaller details that can make or break a deal.
Completion day marks the final step in the home-buying process, signifying the transfer of property ownership from the seller to the buyer. It’s certainly a day to celebrate. After all, there are few things in life more exciting than receiving the keys to your new home!
Sometimes in life, we have to make difficult decisions. Deciding what to do with an inherited property is one of these.
Whether you're embarking on buying a property or considering a remortgage, the guidance of a mortgage adviser can prove invaluable. Taking independent advice can make the difference between a successful mortgage application and being rejected. It may also lead to a better deal, potentially saving you thousands of pounds over the mortgage term.
Living in a rented home, for the long term or whilst searching for your dream home in the North East, doesn't mean you can't make it feel like your own haven. Transforming a rented space into a personalised sanctuary can be done in just a few easy, considered steps.
Considering a kitchen renovation? We're here to help with some kitchen trends insights, from kitchen colours to popular materials and innovative design ideas, these are the key innovations in kitchen design to look out for in 2024.
After a frenetic post-pandemic period, the housing market is showing signs of continuing to normalise in 2024. Predictions suggest a 1% decrease in average new seller asking prices by the end of the year, impacting both buyers and sellers.
The beginning of 2024 has seen a flurry of activity in the real estate market, with home-hunters already gearing up for a year of potential moves. Estate agents are reporting a robust start to the new year, indicating a positive trend in the housing market.
Interest rates will be cut at least twice this year, and house prices will jump up 5%, according to leading economists.
During the first half of 2023, housing prices experienced a decline in the south, while remaining stable in the north where property is typically less expensive.
The Bank of England (BoE) has declared that it will maintain the Base Rate at 5.25% for the third consecutive month, echoing the decisions made in September and November. This follows on from a series of 14 consecutive rate hikes.
As winter sets in we all need to prioritise energy efficiency in our homes to reduce our heating costs. From upgrading insulation, to letting in natural sunlight by opening curtains during the day, we have some practical tips to help keep your house warm this winter.
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