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UK areas that have enjoyed the highest price growth

Many areas across England and Wales saw an increase in the rate of long-term growth in property prices and in this article, we look to see which areas have enjoyed some of the highest growth rates.

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How to calculate your home insurance values

We look at buildings and home contents insurance and how to calculate the amount of cover you need.

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House Prices Rise At Fastest Pace In 17 Years

Although the UK might not have enjoyed the warmest summer, we are enjoying the heat of the hottest property market for more than 15 years.

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Repurposing Preloved Items

We take a closer look at the trend for repurposing everyday household items and give you some ideas on how to create some unique, statement pieces for your home.

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Buyer demand swells

The property market continues to ride the wave as we head into autumn.

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Energy boost

Homes sold with an EPC rating A or B over the past years achieved a 10% price premium over properties with an EPC energy efficient rating of D.

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Mortgage Lender Choice Increases

With most of the restrictions of the pandemic now lifted, many of us feel ready to emerge from the last 16 months and begin to move on with our lives – and for some, that means moving home.

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High demand for pet-friendly rentals

While tenant demand has risen 13% over the past year, demand for pet-friendly rental properties has more than doubled

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Record number of first-time buyers benefit from Help-to-Buy

A record 45,965 Help-to-Buy equity loans were issued to first-time buyers in the year to the end of March 2021.

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6.6% annual increate in UK rents

The average monthly rent in the UK in now at a record high of £1,029. In the twelve months to July 2021, UK monthly rent increased by 6.6%, rising from £965 to £1,029.

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What does a Conveyancer do?

Whether you are buying or selling a house, it isn’t as simple as viewing it, making or accepting an offer and then paying for or receiving money for the goods as it were. There are many legal aspects that need to be considered and whilst there is no legal obligation to employ someone to help with this process, it is highly advisable that you employ a conveyancer to ensure that all the legal elements are covered.

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Property pips gold for return on investment

The average price of residential property has increased by 46% over the last 10 years, over double that of gold.

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