Would you relocate for love, just like Gavin did for Stacey?

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Christmas TV: as synonymous with the time of year as mince pies and cracker jokes. And few shows have been as eagerly anticipated as the conclusion of Gavin and Stacey, which hits our screens for its final ever episode this festive season.  The show is built around a love that defied distance (around 208 miles … Read more

The step-by-step guide to selling your home

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Have you been dreaming of making your next move? Perhaps you’re looking for a home with more space and a garden, or dreaming of a cottage by the sea? If you’re ready to put your plans into action, our handy guide will take you through each step of the process, from finding an estate agent … Read more

Will interest rates rise, and what could this mean for mortgages?

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If you’re thinking of buying a home, or you’re coming to the end of your current mortgage deal, you might be wondering what’s going to happen to mortgage rates over the coming months. The Bank of England will announce their next decision on interest rates on 22 June. The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee meets around every six weeks … Read more

How do average house prices vary across Great Britain?

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If you’re thinking of making a New Year move, you’ll know there have been plenty of headlines about house prices recently. Average asking prices usually increase in January, after the quiet home-moving period over Christmas. And after two previous months of price falls in November and December, we’ve seen the average asking price of a … Read more

Where did house prices rise the most in 2022?

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House price increases can often be a strong indicator that areas are popular with home-movers, because as a location becomes more desirable, house prices rise. The town of Eastwood in Nottinghamshire, which sits between the cities of Derby and Nottingham, is 2022’s top price hotspot. House prices in the area rose by 29% last year, … Read more