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Jemma ScottAccording to data from Hamptons International over 50’s now make up 15% of rented households so far this year. Last year, the English Housing Survey revealed there were 414,000 over-65s renting privately in 2016 to 2017, a big jump from the 257,000 doing so a decade ago. Jemma Scott, Partner at The Buying Solution, says; “We have…
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Jonathan BramwellAuthor and showbiz agent Melanie Cantor moves house every two years but is this sensible? Jonathan Bramwell speaks to The Times British homeowners are now moving less – on average every 21 years according to Zoopla. Melanie Cantor, a former showbiz agent and author, is attempting to bring the average down as she has bought…
Read more Jonathan BramwellThe Cricket World Cup is underway, drawing a billion viewers worldwide. England are also soon to play their fiercest rivals Australia and all the hype is encouraging thoughts of a home, either with its own cricket pitch or close to one. Langton House, the childhood home of Robert Baden Powell in Kent, has its own…
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Philip EastwoodBuy to let Landlords have been stung with higher rates of tax (George Osborne introduced a 3 per cent tax surcharge in 2016) and rising costs but instead of leaving the market in their droves they are switching tactics and are becoming price conscious investors. The North, Midlands and the South West are all particularly…
Read more Jonathan BramwellCan you expect to pay a premium for a truly amazing view? Mark Lawson and Harry Gladwin speak to The Times Views are always in demand and tend to command a premium. Mark Lawson, Partner at The Buying Solution, says; ‘35 percent of our clients will put ‘wide reaching views’ as a specific requirement and…
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Thea CarrollBuying a new-build flat means you get lots of perks, such as shiny amenities, and the chance to have a hand in the design process if you buy off-plan. But in large developments, where a number of flats might come to the market at once, it can be difficult to tell the difference between one new…
Read more Thea CarrollOnce you’ve got through the purchasing process there are a few things that can make your life a bit easier once you reach the big ‘move’ day. Here are a few tips; If possible find childcare for small children and pets Most broadband providers are happy to move your account over but BT for example…
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