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Property market hotting up?

The average time for a property to sell has fallen to 102 days – down eight days year on year. It certainly looks like (contrary to the weather) the property market is hotting up especially considering that two years ago the average time a property was on the market was around 184 days. Continue reading

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Styling your home to rent

For many, it’s the time of year when contracts run out and new tenants are looking to move in – from students to young professionals, make sure you save money and rent your house quickly by using some simple styling tips and decorating ideas in this months style tip. Continue reading

Posted by: Nicola Severn Categories: Renting Tags: , , , , 3 Comments

Renovate or relocate?

Should I stay or should I go? Your guide on whether the grass is always greener….

It can be an exciting proposition to sell a current home and move into a larger or different one, but it can also be stressful. Whatever the reasons, there’s lots to consider before either upping sticks or downing tools and hopefully our hints and tips will put you on the right track to a new or existing project. Continue reading

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Summer Auction Collection

Yes it may not seem like the weather is playing ball and that summer seems to be a bit hit and miss at the moment. Whilst you wait for the sun to show its face, why not consider a new project such as a buy-to-let property? Continue reading

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Help to Buy could increase property prices by 30%

A government home buying scheme designed to help would-be buyers onto the property ladder could act to drive property prices up by a staggering 30%, according to a new report. Continue reading

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Protect yourself from social media addiction

If you can’t go for more than a few minutes without updating your Facebook page, sending a tweet or checking out your favourite blogs, you’re in good company. Continue reading

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New consumer credit lending increases

The latest figures from the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) have revealed that consumer credit lending by FLA members increased by 1% in three months to March. Continue reading

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April monthly lettings index

-Greatest yields achieved in Wales, the North and the Midlands

-Average monthly rent increases for the sixth consecutive month to £842pcm

-One and two bedroom properties saw the greatest increase in average monthly rent

-Rent arrears fall in all regions, apart from Scotland, Inner London and East of England Continue reading

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