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Buying your first property can be a daunting experience. It’s a big decision, so it’s important to get it right....
Bank of mum and dad is open for business
It has been revealed by Halifax that a whopping 24% of parents have...
First home, first meal
Perfect for this time of the year; this dish demonstrates what is truly great about...
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Out of the box
Amanda Lamb is well known as the presenter of the popular series A Place In The Sun for Channel 4, and for 10 years she was the face of Scottish Widows. She is now back on the Home Channel for the third series of My Flat-Pack Home. She talks to Lynda Clark about her exciting career and her property experiences. Photos: Joel Anderson >>
Nationwide’s initiative to help 750,000 people on to the property ladder
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Promising forecast
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has forecast that in 2013 house prices in the UK will see an increase in value...
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At home with: Nicki Chapman
Nicki Chapman first hit our TV screens when she appeared as a judge on Popstars and Pop Idol back in 2001. Since then, she has hosted a variety of pro...
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Fit for a King
A vibrant part of south-west London, this pretty riverside town boasts a rich royal history, a community feel and plenty of green space >>
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Buying Process
A quick sale
Push the seller to take the property off the market. This will limit the chances of being gazumped (another buyer making a larger offer)...
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Finance
Councils and banks team up to help ftbs
The Co-operative Bank and Camden Council have joined forces to launch a mortgage scheme, the first of its kind, to help first time buyers. Laura Edgec...
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Choosing your conveyancer
When you decide to buy or sell your property, one of the first things you will need to do is decide which lawyer or firm of conveyancers you will use ...
Market Watch
Will the Eurozone crisis impact on UK Banks?
In June 2012, some of the UK’s biggest banks – including HSBC, Barclays and Royal Bank of Scotland – were downgraded by credit ratings agency Moody’s....
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Understand section 20
Anyone thinking of buying a leasehold property should be aware that they are liable to receive a section 20 notice, meaning that work on a building un...
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First home, First meal
Perfect for this time of year, this dish demonstrates what is truly great about French cuisine – simple hearty food served with rustic bread to dip in...
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