Have you ever wondered where the best places to live might be? Here’s the list as published by the Sunday Times: If you live in Saffron Walden you will be pleased to learn that the Essex town has been named the best place to live in the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide. […]
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Record numbers of heat pumps were installed in UK homes in 2024, new figures show. The increase was partly due to a grant designed to help people in England and Wales switch from gas boilers. But the government’s independent climate advisers have warned that around half of all homes will need to have a heat
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Rental inflation has slowed, which will be welcome news to renters. But there are still 12 people chasing every home for rent. Annual rent inflation for new lets is running at its lowest level for 3.5 years Rents have increase by 3% over the last year, down from 7.4% a year ago The supply and
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Valentines isn’t just for couples, although the marketing would have you think otherwise. Here are some ideas to help cosy up your home this February. No month in the year necessitates an improved home environment more than February. The excitement of Christmas and New Year’s have passed, vacation plans are on the horizon, and there’s
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The Bank of England has cut the base rate to 4.5%. Here’s how it could impact the mortgage market and what it all means for your next deal. The Bank of England has cut the base rate by 0.25%. It now stands at 4.5% The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of
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Thinking of selling or letting your home? It can pay to get your property on the market for Valentine’s day Historically the second half of February is sees a surge in ‘loved-up’ couples seeking to buy or rent new homes together. February sees a 17% rise in listings from the 14th 8% increase in the
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Homeowners in London stay put the longest before going on the market, while those in the North move more often. What’s happening where you live? There have been two bumper crops of sales in the last 18 months, largely from sellers who bought just before the Global Financial Crisis in 2007 and those who bought
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The average UK home is now worth £2,400 more than it was 6 months ago. But if you own a terraced property in the north, it’s likely to be a lot more than that. 15 million homes (that’s half the UK’s homes) gained £7,600 in value over 2024 A third registered small value falls, mostly
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The Renter Rights Bill now includes significant new clauses that will prohibit the payment of rent in advance and pre-tenancy rent payments. The new rules added to the Bill at the report stage on the 14th January 2025 affect every landlord, not just those who ask for large sums at the start of a tenancy.
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You may be able to reduce the amount of inheritance tax payable on your estate when you die or even eliminate it altogether so your loved ones get more of your money. Making a will is vital when it comes to inheritance tax planning You can avoid inheritance tax completely if your assets go to
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