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Building material prices and availability see positive trends, so could now be a good time to build your new home?
By Joseph Mullane last updated
We break down the key figures for building materials prices and why now could be a good time to build your new home

Stamp duty changes push 1 in 4 homebuyers out of the market
By Joseph Mullane published
Experts say the incoming stamp duty changes mean the "housing market will face continued chaos for years to come"

How to negotiate a house price reduction after a survey — the best strategies
By Sarah Warwick published
Want to reduce your offer on a home because of what the survey’s shown? Here’s what you’ll need to do

Buying a house to renovate and sell — expert knowhow for your project
By Sarah Warwick published
Make house flipping a profitable proposition with this advice from property professionals

The end of leaseholds? Government pushes major housing reform
By Joseph Mullane published
Leasehold shake-up incoming as Government moves to end the "unfair" system

Government's plans to build homes in 'Europe's Silicon Valley' at risk of subsidence before work even begins
By Joseph Mullane published
Plans to build almost 5,000 houses in what is now known as the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor could be structurally unsound

'I'm staying put' 87-year-old refuses to leave home built by his grandfather despite growing 65ft sinkhole
By Joseph Mullane published
Amid an expanding sinkhole, 87-year-old Bren Davis refuses to leave his historic family home, trusting in the home's foundations

Warm Home Discount Scheme expands to help millions more save £150 on their electricity bills
By Joseph Mullane last updated
Find out if you are eligible for the Warm Home Discount Scheme and get a one-off rebate on your energy bills
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