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Buyers rush to beat stamp duty changes amid lengthy delays in house purchases
By Joseph Mullane published
Those hoping to complete their property purchases before the stamp duty deadline may struggle to beat the clock as the average transaction takes 152 days

What are the hidden costs of buying a house — on top of the purchase price?
By Sarah Warwick published
Buying a house entails expenses aside from that of the property itself. Be sure to budget for them with our guide to what they are and when you’ll need to pay them

Take a look at this 1950s nuclear bunker as it goes up for auction for £10k
By Joseph Mullane published
The nuclear bunker will be available via an online auction in December

Buying a house: The process explained step-by-step
By Sarah Warwick published
Considering homebuying? Our step-by-step guide contains all you need to know from getting finances in place to completing the purchase so you understand your role and that of the professionals involved throughout

Abandoned farmhouse in Gateshead with acres of land goes on sale for £400k
By Joseph Mullane published
The property offers a chance to renovate a large agricultural home with 4.69 acres of land included

Add value to your home, save cash, and slash emissions with Ecofurb
By Sponsored Content published
Ecofurb caters to enthusiastic renovators who are fed up with the general advice you get from government resources or energy efficiency websites

Labour to increase windfall tax on energy companies from 35% to 38%
By Joseph Mullane published
As part of the Autumn Budget Labour announced they would be increasing the windfall tax

How much could you save with a tradesperson in the family? New data reveals surprising financial benefits
By Joseph Mullane published
A new study reveals how much you can save from having different tradespeople in the house
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