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House prices grow with New Year surge

The housing market has been a little turbulent in recent times. With the huge slowdown during the Covid-19 pandemic followed by an upsurge afterwards with people looking to move home as they re-prioritise what was important and also the stamp duty holiday motivating people to move. This was then followed by uncertainty in the market following the massive inflation surge after the start of the war in the Ukraine and the resultant increase in interest rates and then the turmoil produced by the Mini-budget announced by Kwasi Kwarteng in September which all led to two months of property price depreciation in November and December. Now, to be fair, December is always a relatively quiet month on the home moving front as people look forward to Christmas so a small decline isn’t unusual. This is then, typically, followed by a bounce back in January as people start to look at moving again.

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Make your own Valentine’s Day Card

The question is, how do you even start to make a card and what should you put in it? Read on and we will give you some great hints and tips to help you make your extremely personalised Valentine’s Day card.

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Ideas to make your home more accessible

Ideas to make your home more accessible

There are over 14 million people living with a disability in the UK many of which are not immediately apparent, otherwise referred to as invisible. No matter whether the disability is visible or invisible, a disability might require adjustments to both living spaces and routines. It can be difficult knowing where to start so in this article we take a look at some ways that you can make your home more accessible.

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Ways to Create a Green Home

Ways to Create a Green Home

With the increase in utility costs, reducing your reliance on gas and electricity or at least reducing their use is simple common sense, but it is fair to say that there is a much larger focus on sustainability and green living these days. Going green will not only bring financial benefits but will also help reduce our impact on the environment. In this article we will take a look at how you can create a green home.

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How to Keep Warm this Winter

How to Keep Warm this Winter

No matter how much we wish for the warmer weather and longer days, we still have to cope with winter and trying to keep warm, especially on a budget can be a challenge. So, what are the best ways to keep warm over winter?

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How to Create a Budget

How to Create a Budget

In this article we aim to help as we take a look at how to set a budget and manage money more effectively.

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Window Dressing Options

Allowing natural daylight and all-important fresh air into the home, our windows are a focal point of most rooms. Choosing how to dress them though can be about so much more than pure aesthetics!

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First Time Buyer Fees

In this article we will take a look at the fees that a first time buyer will need to take into consideration.

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Housing Market Predictions for 2023

Housing Market Predictions for 2023

In this article we will look at leading property experts’ predictions for what will happen in the housing market moving into 2023.

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Right to Rent

In this article we will look at right to rent in England, what it is, when it needs to be done and how to carry it out.

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rental deposits explained

Rental Deposits Explained

In this guide we will take a look at deposits in more detail and discuss what they cover, how they need to be handled and what happens at the end of the tenancy.

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