Quickfire Roundup: It’s estimated that living in London is 27% more expensive than in the rest of the UK. Yes, you are paid more, but the cost of living in London is equally high. The average cost of living in London for a couple is currently £1,750 – £2,500 depending on where you live. So, […]
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Quickfire Roundup: Experts advise that 30% of your salary should contribute towards your rent with an overall 40% maximum, including household expenses. Essentially, you should keep within a budget and never spend more on rent than you can afford. Once you pay your rent, you should have enough left over to live comfortably. Each person
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Living without paying a penny. Sounds great, right?! So if you’re wondering how to live rent free, you’ll be happy to know that it’s more than possible. In fact, there are plenty of different ways you can do it, and we’ll show you how. Since the pandemic ended, rents have been on a meteoric rise
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Estate agents, you either love them or hate them. Let’s face it, if you’re not one, you probably dislike them a fair bit, which is totally understandable. Picture this, you’ve got your house up for sale, and for the pleasure of putting you in the shop window, banging you up on Rightmove and showing a
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Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to move to your next home, let’s be honest: mortgages are a bit of a minefield. Given that the average monthly mortgage payment is around the £750 mark, which was up 2% last year according to Lloyds Banking Group, you need to ensure you’re getting the best deal available. That’s
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Buying a house is a major commitment. You have to pull together a deposit, fill in the paperwork to apply for a mortgage online plus then go through the lengthy process of contracts, surveys and solicitors. Besides this interest rates are at the highest they’ve been for 15 years making mortgages unaffordable for lots of
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Buying your first home might seem daunting but in this article, we break down each step so you can easily navigate the purchase of your first home.
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With soaring house prices, the cost of living crisis, and just about everything going wrong that possibly could, saving for a mortgage deposit is no easy task. Fear not, though! We’re here to cut through all of the doom and gloom and to give you some top tips.
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