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Top 10 most affordable places for first-time buyers

Monday, February 26, 2018

Changes to stamp duty are among the main factors that allowed ‘generation rent’ to obtain mortgages and finally get a foot on the property ladder. The important question for these first-time buyers is, where are the most...

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Advantages of upsizing or downsizing in 2018

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Finding your dream home can be a challenge. You might need a larger property if your family is growing, or if your children have left home, you might be looking to downsize. There are advantages of both upsizing and downsizing in 2018. We asked...

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Looking for a career change? Skills needed to become an estate agent

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

  Estate agency is one of the few careers which doesn’t require formal entry qualifications. There are a number of ways become an estate agent. Our Guild members have come up with a range of useful attributes that will help...

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Selling Property At Auction: Everything You Need To Know

Monday, January 15, 2018

Think of a property auction and you may think of property developers snapping up a bargain on the hit TV show Homes Under The Hammer , are we right? However, savvy sellers are learning that there is much more to selling a property at auction,...

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VIDEO: How can you tell if an area has good community spirit?

Monday, January 8, 2018

Buying a property and moving to a new area can be a daunting prospect. There is nothing that will make your new house feel like a home like making new friends and getting involved in local events. Being involved in the community can...

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VIDEO: why do property sales fall through?

Sunday, December 31, 2017

A sale falling through can be a seller's worst nightmare. It can set your home search back by months and could cost you money. Thankfully there are some things that you can do to prepare yourself for the possibility and to avoid a sale falling...

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VIDEO: My home is on the market, now what?

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Putting your home on the market can be an exciting time. But once the floorplans have been drawn up, the photos taken, and the property listed online, what else do you need to do? Being proactive at this stage can lead to a faster sale. ...

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Property predictions for 2018

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

It has been a mixed year in the housing market, but with house prices continuing to rise across the UK and Stamp Duty cuts for first-time buyers, times are changing. What will 2018 have in store for the housing market? Guild Members share their...

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