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Rise in lenders valuing homes below sale price

These "down valuations", by lenders, can mean buyers having to pay thousands of pounds extra, up front, to avoid the sale collapsing.

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Top tips to fix a leaky tap

New research from Direct Line Home Insurance reveals that for every leaky tap Brits lose on average 25 litres of water, the same as running a dishwasher. In fact, 460 million litres of water is lost through dripping taps each year in the UK alone, enough to fill 184 Olympic-sized swimming pools.

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What are the longer term issues of EPC ratings for rental properties?

In April 2018, buy-to-let landlords were required to meet new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards with a minimum rating of E before they could rent out property, unless the building qualified as exempt.

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ARLA launches property licensing scheme database

ARLA Propertymark is today launching a new database in partnership with GetRentr, a technology platform which automatically monitors property portfolios for compliance with all UK property licensing schemes.

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NLA react to to longer term tenancy plans

With the news that the Government will announce plans to introduce mandatory three year tenancies, Richard Lambert, CEO at the National Landlords Association gives his opinion.

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Top tips to keep your home safe while on holiday

As million of Brits prepare to pack their suitcases and head off on their summer holidays, their homes could be a prime target for criminals.

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The best towns and cities to invest in property

Liverpool is top of the table, with areas providing yields of nearly 12%

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Five renovations that could improve your rental returns

The growth in the number of rental properties available over recent years means renters can often afford to be a little more discerning in their choice of property.

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Where to rent to watch the World Cup in Russia

Well, it's almost here. Four years after England crashed out of the last competition without a win we're ready to put ourselves through it again.

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Top tips for landlords: Seasonal repairs

With record-breaking weather and a heatwave to rival 1976, seasonal maintenance is a must for landlords this year.

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Landlords warned to be prepared for GDPR

Landlords are being warned to prepare for the complexities of the new data protection rules, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), coming into force Friday (25th May). Landlords provide a service so they must comply like anyone in business.

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Want your mortgage to extend up to age 99? Now it can

Aldermore bank is the latest lender to give older borrowers the chance to take out a home loan or remortgage in later life

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