Private rented accommodation is no longer a transitional stepping off point – it’s become an inescapable destination for many households in England. Is the sector working well enough?
Is the private rental sector working for consumers?
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Would you live in a 3D-printed house?
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The Netherlands will soon be home to the world’s first concrete 3D-printed properties. But would you live in one?
in Home & Energy, Money
Will shoddy letting agents be stopped by these new government plans?
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The government has announced plans to bring about greater regulation of letting and managing agents, but we still have a way to go on detail. Have you had problems with a letting agent?
in Money
Leasehold housing scandal: have you been affected?
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There are a series of issues around leasehold new-build houses – including clauses that make ground rents rise to thousands of pounds a year. Isn’t it about time this system was fixed?
Buying a home – has your experience been as bad as mine?
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Everyone knows that moving home is one of the most stressful things you can do. This anonymous author reached breaking point when she was ‘gazundered’ by her buyer and then the removal firm failed to show…
Have you ever had a bizarre property viewing?
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Our annual moving house survey revealed some buyers face some real surprises when they turn up to view a house.
in Home & Energy, Money
Being a landlord can feel like a constant battle
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Having just won a legal case against West Brom Mortgage Company, landlord Emma Hughes explains how the buy-to-let property market isn’t all roses.
(more about landlords…)
in Home & Energy, Money, Technology
Queen’s Speech: what’s in store for 2016-17
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As the Queen takes off her crown, exits Parliament and heads back to Buckingham Palace, we’ve taken a look at the Government’s legislative agenda for 2016-17, following this year’s Queen’s Speech.
Brexit: what are your financial concerns?
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Last week the UK voted to leave the EU. Whatever your views on Brexit, it’s clear that we’re set for a period of uncertainty when it comes to our personal finances.
in Home & Energy, Money
Homebuying: a process far from easy
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Last summer my husband and I decided we‘d like to move house. After having a relatively smooth experience as first-time buyers we hadn’t anticipated what was in store for us this time around…
in Home & Energy, Money
Should older people be able to take out a mortgage?
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I am 70 and retired, can I get a mortgage?
Rental scams: a tale too good to be true
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Could the flatshare or rental advertisement you’re looking at be a scam? How can you tell?
in Home & Energy, Money
Is moving house stressful?
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Our latest research has found that moving house is second only to divorce when it comes to stressful life events. So how can you make the process easier?
in Home & Energy, Money, Parenting
Should young home buyers withdraw from the bank of mum and dad?
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Is the best way for parents to help their children onto the housing ladder not to help at all? Lynda Clark of First Time Buyer magazine explores the options for first-time buyers and their parents.