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In the past decade, millions of Brits have snapped up home tech gadgets to monitor their kids, cats, dogs and deliveries. About one in five homes has a doorbell camera, while thousands more have pet CCTV or video baby monitors. With all this kit installed, it’s probably no surprise that some people have taken to using it for another purpose. An increasing number of property sellers are using...

Rightmove has unveiled a new tool to help calculate how much renovation works add to the value of a property. How does it work, and is it any good? Let’s find out. To renovate or not to renovate? It’s a common property dilemma to which there isn’t a straightforward answer. In truth, it all depends on what you do and how you do it. A well-executed refurbishment can transform a property...

What do Tinder and Bumble have in common with Rightmove and Zoopla? If your answer is not a lot, then think again. The digital dating and property worlds are not as different as you might think. In fact, there are many similarities. Let us explain why. First impressions count Users of the online dating app Tinder don’t mess around. On average, they spend less than seven seconds looking at...

If you’re considering giving your child a helping hand to buy their first home, you’re not alone. Figures show that 45% of twentysomethings who purchased a property last year did so with a cash boost from the Bank of Mum and Dad (Bomad).* But just because something is common practice doesn’t mean it’s risk-free. So, before you transfer any funds, it’s worth heeding the warning issued...

The UK housing market is experiencing a period of steady recovery, according to the latest data from leading property portal Zoopla. The Zoopla House Price Index is a statistical tool used to measure changes in the price of residential properties. Along with other indexes, including ones created by Rightmove, the Land Registry and several mortgage providers, it’s a helpful indicator of trends in...

Should you move or improve? It’s a question an increasing number of homeowners are asking themselves. And it’s a big decision with lots of things to weigh up. In this article, we list some pros and cons to help you gain clarity about what’s best for you. Moving: The pros and cons Pros Fresh start: Moving allows you to choose a home that better suits your current needs without the...

When estate agents tell sellers not to over-personalise their property, what do they mean? Here’s a real-life tale that explains all. The story appeared in the Daily Mail a few months back and centres around a three-bed semi that had been painted Barbie pink inside and out by the property’s fun-loving owner. The woman, Kathy, was such a gregarious figure in her Nottinghamshire village that she...

When it comes to retirement, most people have the same ambition: to spend their latter years doing what they love without worrying about scraping by. But what’s the best way to build a nest egg to keep you secure in your old age? Let’s look at two popular forms of investment: buy-to-lets (BTL) and pensions. Reasons to invest in a buy-to-let Landlords can enjoy a monthly income plus...

It’s months away and probably the last thing on your mind right now, but we need to talk about Christmas. We know it’s annoying when people jump on the festive bandwagon and drag out the tinsel and baubles early. But there is a logical reason as to why we’re raising Christmas at this point in time. And it’s this: if you have ambitions to move home in 2024, you need to grasp the nettle and...

If you feel totally at home in your rental property, you may daydream about buying it from your landlord. So, what issues come into play when you want to buy the property that you’re renting? Let’s take a look. Be realistic While it’s not unheard of for a tenant to buy their rental, it is uncommon. One reason for this is timing: the tenant needs to be in a financial position to buy the...