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How much is the average first time buyer home?
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- December 20, 2022
Buying your first home is a massive achievement and perhaps the culmination of years of saving and compromise. For most of us it is something to aspire to, but do you really know how much it is likely to cost you to buy your first home? In this article we will take a look at the average asking prices for first time buyer homes in the varying regions in Britain as the price of a property varies considerably region to region.
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New Renter Guide – Get your paperwork ready!
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- December 7, 2022
When looking to rent a property it is no longer a simple case of viewing a property, putting down a deposit and paying the first month’s rent before moving in. There are several steps to go through before that.
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What can a Landlord do if their property has been abandoned
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- December 5, 2022
It is rare, but not unheard of, for a tenant to simply up sticks, leave a property and stop paying rent, leaving all of their possessions behind. This can be really problematic for a landlord as, despite the tenant no longer residing in the property, or paying rent, they are still the legal occupier of the property and the landlord cannot simply go into the property, remove the possessions and re-let it. The tenant still has legal protections under the Protection From Eviction Act 1977 and the Housing Act 1988 and the landlord has to follow certain steps before regaining possession.
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Christmas gift basket ideas
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- December 2, 2022
Christmas is just a few short weeks away and everyone is fracking their brains thinking about what to buy their friends and families.
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How to make Mulled Wine
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- November 24, 2022
Associated with warmth, happiness, laughter and good health, mulled wine is the quintessential Christmas drink.
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How to save for a deposit
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- November 18, 2022
First time buyers have it particularly hard as they have no equity in a property to use as a deposit so need to save to be able to afford the move into property ownership. This is not always that simple though, so in this article we will take a look at some ways to save for a deposit.
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5x Delicious Christmas Pudding Recipes
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- November 15, 2022
When it comes to Christmas, one of the absolute staples is the Christmas pudding. Whether you eat it with custard, brandy butter, cream or whatever takes your fancy, no Christmas dinner is complete until everyone is completely stuffed with Christmas pudding.
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What is a Lodger? Tenant vs Lodger
- By Clare Barker
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- November 14, 2022
In this article we will answer simple questions like: What is a lodger? Do lodgers have the same rights as a tenant? Do lodgers pay council tax? Can a tenant become a lodger? Do I have to pay tax on a lodger’s rent? Do family members count as lodgers? What’s the difference between lodging and subletting and can a tenant have a lodger?
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The Property market is set to go fully digital
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- November 14, 2022
We live in a technological world and pretty much everything is done online or controlled by an app these days. In this article we will take a look at this strategy.
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Your Guide to Damp and Mould - Types, Hazards and How to Remove Them
- By Clare Barker
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- November 14, 2022
In this guide we will take a look at the causes of damp and mould and give useful hints and tips on prevention and cure, but we will also touch upon how serious an issue mould can be and why it is important to deal with it quickly.
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