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The expected - and unexpected - costs of owning your own home

Death and taxes may be life’s only certainties, but utilities and other monthly expenses are close behind for today’s homeowner. In this article we look at the expected and unexpected costs of home ownership.…

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Do you have to pay tax when selling a buy-to-let property?

We walk you through the basics of tax when selling a buy-to-let property. Explore the implications of stamp duty land tax and capital gains tax, and how it can make or break a home sale.…

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How much does Donkey Kong's pad cost?

How much would it cost to live with our favourite video game characters? We had a go at valuing some iconic character's homes using current market house prices.…

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First Time Sellers

Is it hard to sell a leasehold property?

Selling a leasehold property is slightly more complicated than selling a freehold, but if you’re well prepared there’s no reason why the sales process should be hard.…

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Stamp duty for second homes: What you need to know

If you’re a landlord or buying a second home, you’re required to pay a 3% surcharge on top of the normal stamp duty tax rates.…

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Winter house renovation ideas

In this article we look at some our favourite interior design ideas and home renovations tips to give you some inspiration for makeovers you can do this winter, whatever your budget.…

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