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Best Buy to Let Areas in the UK 2023

In the ever-evolving UK property market, identifying the best buy to let areas is a crucial task for any astute investor. With numerous factors influencing rental yields and capital growth, there's a lot to consider. In this blog article, we explore some of the top investment areas in the UK offering promising buy to let opportunities for 2023.

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Party Wall Agreements

Party wall agreements are an essential aspect of property development and construction. They help safeguard the interests of both parties when carrying out work near or on a shared boundary. In this article, we delve into party wall agreements, what they are, when they are needed, and what happens if your neighbour doesn't assent.

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A Guide to Completion Statements

When it comes to buying or selling property in the UK, a completion statement is a vital document that both parties to the transaction will receive. It is a summary of all the financial transactions involved in the sale, from the purchase price to the fees and taxes involved. In this article, we will look at what completion statements are, when they are received, what they typically contain, and some variations you might come across.

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How Soon Can You Sell a House After Buying It?

Whether you're a first-time buyer, an experienced homeowner or a buy-to-let landlord, there may come a time when you need to consider selling a property you've recently purchased. However, the question of how soon you can sell a house after buying it is not as simple as it may seem. In this article, we'll explore the factors that can influence the decision to sell and what to consider before putting your property back on the market.

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The Big List of Who to Notify of Your Home Move

Moving home can be an exhilarating experience, but with it comes a long list of tasks to accomplish. One of the most important steps is ensuring you've notified the right people and organisations about your change of address. To help you keep track of who needs to know, we've compiled a comprehensive list of who to notify when you move home.

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Beautiful Bathroom Trends

As the heart of personal care and relaxation, bathrooms play a crucial role in our daily routines. With more people investing in their home spaces, the search for the perfect bathroom design is on the rise. In this article, we will explore some of the most stunning bathroom trends currently making waves in the UK. From fluted edges and spacious wet rooms to mood lighting and bidets, let us help you create a sanctuary that caters to both style and functionality.

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Is Porting Your Mortgage A Good Idea?

In this article we look at porting your mortgage and what you might want to consider

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How to look after your rented home

When you rent a home your landlord or the agent representing your landlord will want you to feel at home. As well as hoping that you will be happy in the property and will therefore want to stay, a large part of wanting you to feel at home is also because they hope that you will take care and look after the property, but what does that mean exactly? What are you, as a tenant responsible for and what do you need to raise with your agent or landlord? In this article we hope to answer a few of your queries as we give you some top tips on how to look after your rented home.

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Can I use the equity in my home as a deposit?

Buying a home is a complex and often stressful affair. There is so much jargon, so many legalities and so many different people involved that it can all become a bit of a blur. Little wonder then, according to Top Removals, residents in the UK will move on average just 8 times in our lifetimes.

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How to Organise an Easter Egg Hunt

Organising an Easter egg hunt can be a fun activity for both children and adults. Chocolate smeared faces, excited squeals and cute bunny ears, and that is just the adults! If you are eager to host a hunt but don’t know where to begin, we have got a fab article just for you!

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Do I need a TV Licence?

When watching TV in the UK owning a TV Licence is a legal requirement. Watching live as broadcast TV like BBC 1 or BBC iPlayer without a TV Licence carries a fine of up to £1,000.00, but there are some circumstances whereby a TV Licence is not required. In this article we hope to clear up common myths and misconceptions surrounding TV Licences.

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One Third of Home Moves are driven by need

Deciding to move home is not usually made lightly. We have all experienced the upheaval, the seemingly never-ending list of people you need to inform of your new address, the sorting, clearing, packing. So what does make us take the plunge and buy somewhere new?

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