Sarah Warwick
Sarah is a freelance journalist and editor writing for websites, national newspapers, and magazines. She’s spent most of her journalistic career specialising in homes.
She loves testing the latest home appliances and products, and investigating the benefits, costs and practicalities of home improvement. She is an experienced renovator and is currently remodelling the ground floor of her new home.
She was Executive Editor of Ideal Home and has worked for Your Home and Homes & Ideas. Her work has published by numerous titles, including The Guardian, channel4.com, Houzz, Grand Designs, Homes & Gardens, House Beautiful, Homes & Antiques, Real Homes, The English Home, Period Living, Beautiful Kitchens, Good Homes and Country Homes & Interiors.
Latest articles by Sarah Warwick

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Discover the alternatives for funding the purchase of a self-build plot

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A home with double glazing that lacks FENSA – or equivalent – certification can cause delays or put a buyer off. This is what you need to know

By Sarah Warwick Published
Obtaining a mortgage in principle can put you in a better position as a housebuyer, but it’s valid for a limited time. These are the details

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Discover the strategies for identifying a custom-build plot for your new home

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Figuring out how much land you need to build a house isn't just about size, it's also about the location and the local policies surrounding it

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Discover the implications of restrictive covenants and overage if you’re buying a plot of land

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Want to reduce your offer on a home because of what the survey’s shown? Here’s what you’ll need to do

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Asking if you’ll have to pay CGT on the sale or disposal of the home you built? This is the lowdown

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Make house flipping a profitable proposition with this advice from property professionals

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Discover where homebuyers most often go wrong with our expert guide

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If you’re considering buying a house at auction, it’s vital to understand the process

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Homebuying is a complex process. Discover how long its stages take

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Find out if you ought to steer clear of a house with subsidence – or if it could ever prove a good purchase

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Find out whether SDLT is payable when you’re buying land for a self-build project

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Discover the right plot for your house with our guide to where to buy land

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Get your supply of electricity, gas and water for a new home organised with our guide

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Discover what you’ll need to spend for a home of your own

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Find out if you can secure a land mortgage when planning permission isn’t in place with our guide to the options

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Having a private water supply might sound like it brings savings, but there are complications you should know about

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There are advantages to living in a conservation area, but it can have its downsides. Our guide has the details you need

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If you’re looking at homes for sale in a flood zone, be sure to consider the implications for borrowing, insurance, a future sale and more

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The idea of saving some money when you’re housebuying is tempting, but here are the reasons why skipping a survey isn’t a sound plan

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Choosing a grade II listed cottage in need of renovation brought complications I didn’t anticipate. This is what I wish I’d known to make the project a smoother one
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