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Rachel works for the NHS, earning £27,000 a year. Kojo earns £32,000 as a school caretaker. They live in a three-bedroom home they bought in 2024 for £325,000. Their son, Marcus, and Rachel's 13-year-old daughter…
Read moreShe’s lived in some iconic houses over the decades, and they’ve been the backdrop to friendships, career changes, reinventions, and everything in between. And in 2026, she’s ready for her next chapter and her new home is…
Read moreEstate agents we spoke to agreed that the proposed reforms could help to address many of the frustrations that property buyers and sellers face. The potential success of the proposed reforms was seen by agents to depend…
Read moreAnd what better place to do that than in a show-stopping garden. Whether you’re dreaming of south-facing sun loungers and spontaneous barbecues, or you’re here for the incredible plant life, these homes with amazing…
Read moreWe’ve tried every cool-down tactic going, but we’ve thrown in the metaphorical beach towel. Instead, we’ve turned to these incredible homes with private pools for inspiration. Forget reserving a sun lounger at dawn or…
Read moreFor £378,000, the current national average asking price, you could be looking at a four-bedroom detached home in the North East or Scotland, or a one-bedroom flat in London*. The gap between regions is striking. Buyers…
Read moreAccording to our data, the average purchase takes around 170 days, and a significant number of sales fall through altogether, often after months of effort and expense on both sides. The government has announced a package…
Read moreLenders change the rates of their mortgage products regularly, so we keep track of the average mortgage rates, comparing how they’re changing over time. To understand how the average UK mortgages rates impact your home…
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