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Property buying in recent years has grown increasingly difficult due to the escalating house prices, especially in London with the average house price reaching a substantial £478,142 according to Nationwide. But recently this has begun to decline and home's are losing value, to the delight of many homebuyers, but to the dismay of sellers. For the third month in a […]
Elections 2017 are fast approaching, with only a few days left to ‘pledge’ your support for who you want to become the next prime minister. Voters, have speedily realised their hesitation to vote comes as a response to some of the UK’s fundamental societal factors, such as housing. The Conservatives in their manifesto have pledged to build one million homes […]
Holidays can be a stress, with airport delays, language barriers and an unstable exchange rate, sometimes it is just not worth the added expense. For those looking to avoid these extra stresses, there is nothing quite better than the great British Summer. From the idyllic green of the countryside, to ice creams and arcades at the seaside, there truly is […]
The UK Cities House Price Index has released their latest report, citing Manchester as the city that has seen the fastest house price growth, where the rate of annual house prices has increased by 8.8%, a 3.2% difference from London. The research found that the UK city house price inflation is currently running at 6.4% compared to 7.8% in 2015-16. […]
No matter the age, there are a number of indicators to consider when moving house; and the retired are no different. Pensioners are known to often ponder what it would be like to live by a country lane, where a cyclist only ever passes once a week, or to take a daily walk that passes along the river banks. When considering […]
If you’ve ever bought a new house, only to find a load of old junk in the attic, you’ll know it can be a nuisance getting rid of it. But just be glad it’s only an annoyance – and not as weird or terrifying as some of the things found by these tenants/owner…. Hello Kitty When funeral director Richard Parson […]
The former homes of murderers, spies and notorious politicians – are these 6 of Britain's most notorious homes? And would you live there…? We take a look at the stories of the properties and what became of these buildings. 10 Rillington Place, Notting Hill, London Rillington Place, the crime drama that chilled the nation over Christmas was based on real-life […]
Whether consciously or not, it seems that everyone is striving for Hygge this winter – after all, we have had a trying year. 2016 has been fraught with shock, instability and an uneasy feeling that we can’t quite put a finger on and this has caused us to seek comfort in any which way we can. This year, partaking in […]
Growing old is not an easy ride for many and unfortunately a rite of passage we cannot avoid. It can be very tough on the person, as well as the family and friends who need to be on hand to assist with their every need. And for many elderly or dependent people, thinking about their future is not a priority, […]
My next door neighbours recently decided to extend their home. Their kids were growing up and they were outgrowing the house. However, they faced many obstacles on the way – from walls collapsing to an underground well they were totally unaware of underneath the kitchen – it’s no wonder there were times when they were uncertain whether it was going […]
