The School holidays are well underway, and we know how difficult it can be to keep the kids entertained. With the cost of living on the rise, it can be difficult to prioritise where your hard-earned cash goes, especially if you’re saving for a property, or have a mortgage to pay, so we’ve come up... View...
Many of us have a vision of our perfect kitchen or several mood boards on Pinterest. But, a full-scale renovation may not be in the pipeline for the moment due to the increase in the cost of living. This doesn’t mean that you can’t make a change that will improve your kitchen and give... View...
Money Expert, Martin Lewis, has issued a warning to homeowners and advises paying a booking fee to secure the best mortgage deal now amid the cost of living crisis. Returning to our screens, the finance expert calls the current situation a ‘ticking time bomb’ and said homeowners should: “Prepare in advance and... View...
Been meaning to do that Spring clean but putting it off? There are some things that we tend to do every day when it comes to keeping our homes clean, such as vacuuming the carpets in high traffic areas, a quick spray and tidy up. But in just seven days, you can deep clean your... View...
Your garden is a great place to be when the weather is good. The sun’s out, and the sky is blue. If you’re an aspiring gardener or just enjoy your piece of nature and tranquillity, now is the time to dig the tools out and get planting! In today’s blog post we’re going to look... View...
In today’s consumerist society, it is difficult to find a person who at some point hasn’t been influenced by the concept of “interior design”, and why not, it is an important feature in your home. So let’s take a look at how to redesign your interior like a professional. First and foremost, there are... View...
The property market is still booming, so as a homeowner, knowing that your property is likely to have increased in value means that this is the perfect time to sell. Next you need to think about preparing your home for marketing. This means getting the property ready for photographs, video and viewings. You want... View...
The Bridgerton Effect: Searches for Regency-Inspired Interiors Boom as Highly-Anticipated Season 2 Hits Our Screens Are you ready for a new season of scandal and intrigue? If so, you certainly aren’t alone. It seems the world is going mad for the return of the scandalous series which debuted on Netflix on Friday (25th March). The... View...
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You usually pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on increasing portions of the property price when you buy residential property. SDLT only applies to properties over £250,000. There are three rates of stamp duty for residential property, with a standard rate for people who own one property, a surcharge for those who own multiple properties and a relief element for first time buyers.
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