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Moving To Cornwall. So you’ve had enough eh? Yep, just like the rest of us, you’re looking for the quiet life. To get away from the pushing and shoving, the daily grind, the payoffs, rip-offs and things that no one saw. When the rat race has outstayed its’ welcome and with religious and political zealots trying to blow ...  Read the complete review

The house price boom, now there is a phrase that is getting more and more familiar. I am not sure about boom, more like a huge explosion. As a young working person, I am getting increasingly frustrated that week by week the prospect of buying my own property is getting smaller and smaller. I have a good job, with good pay yet would be ...  Read the complete review

I really wanted to talk to you about this because it is becoming all consuming. Thank goodness I’ve recently been put onto Dooyoo so I have something else to think about! Here’s the thing, have you ever tried to sell a house? If you have I hope you can identify with some of what I have to say if not your day may come. My ...  Read the complete review

If like myself you have every had the need to call the Sky Digital Customer Service line then I hope you have plenty of time on your hands. I've had numerous problems with the digital system and had to call. Firstly on getting through to the call centre you are told (by a computer) that you have called at a very busy time, this ...  Read the complete review

We bought and sold property last year and although we knew it wasn't going to be easy, we didn't quite bargain for the amount of stress we would have to endure. After about 6 or 8 veiwings (often by the MOST obnoxious, often time-wasting, gits) we finally had a young couple round who appeared to like the property. They had a ...  Read the complete review

You to can be a Tycoon! Deluxe Style! I bet there is not one of you out there reading this review that will not know about the board game we all know and love as Monopoly, if there is well sit back and enjoy whilst I take you on the magical journey that has made many a man a budding Property dealer. ~ History An ...  Read the complete review

Just when I decide I am going to read more and write less, I come across another topic area where I feel I have something to say. This appears to be another 'open forum' on the perils of renting and buying - I have given my thoughts on pros and cons, now for some suggestions for getting your first step on the housing ladder. ...  Read the complete review

If so then I advise you give this site a visit. The name is www.landmark-investments.com . They have a range of investment properties for sale all have been modernised and tenanted but they are also for sale below market value allowing you to re-finance and make an immediate profit. I have not bought property from them but I have come across ...  Read the complete review

Renting is a frustrating business, money being wasted to the tune of thousands of pounds a year, and wanting somewhere nice to live, you pay a premium. Trouble is, you then cannot afford to save for a mortgage. My husband & I are having to move from a lovely 2 bed victorian end terrace (£425pcm, more than mortgage repayments would be!!) ...  Read the complete review

Buying and selling your house can be a very stressful time, but if you are aware of the pitfalls and go about it in an organised way you can save yourself a lot of upset. Buying a House: Interest rate cuts and the mortgage market competition is giving us better homeloan deals. There are a lot of good offers around at the moment ...  Read the complete review

I expect there are a lot of frustrated people out there who like me can spend an absolute fortune each month renting a property that will never be theirs. I have a good job, pay all my bills on time and for the past 8 years rented privately from Landlords I have been very lucky with. But being a single Mum with two growing kids ...  Read the complete review

I am lucky that I am on the property ladder. I got on about 2 and a half years ago. (No I am not trying to rub any first time buyers nose in it.) And when I say lucky I mean lucky. I wasted a few hundred pounds on surveys etc on two other properties before I finally bought my flat.(Please no sympathy) It is a one bedroom (Only hubby and ...  Read the complete review

.........With the ridiculous prices that houses are selling for at the moment, myself and many other first time buyers are struggling to find a house to buy. This is due mainly to demand outstripping supply and fiscal policies of the government. I personally, have given myself every opportunity of being one of the house owning elite ...  Read the complete review

Here are some hints on how to make money when you move house. I'm not an expert at it, but we've done it, and there's nothing stopping you from making money next time you move either. We bought our house in Southampton in 1998 for £45,000. It was a 3 bed terrace with double glazing and central heating, but otherwise need ...  Read the complete review

I am in the process of buying a house and I have to say that it is the most stressful time in my whole life! Originally we were supposed to move in on the 24th November but a week before we found out that there was problems so that it wasnt going to complete. My Wife and I are currently renting a flat and have to be out at the beginning ...  Read the complete review

The buyers tend to squeal the most - the squeaky wheel gets all the grease! Their offer has been accepted, their hearts are set on the new home, and the meter of expenses has started to turn. Four weeks on, or maybe on the eve of exchange of contracts, a 'phone call from the estate agents informs them that a higher offer has been received. ...  Read the complete review

Having just spend the last few weeks wondering around trying to find our second home I feel I must share what I have learnt. Having put our property onto the market and selling within 5 weeks (which I didn t expect!!) we were then put into the awful situation of having to try and find a property which we liked fairly quickly!!! Not an ...  Read the complete review

When I felt it time to flee the Parents nest, I jumped straight into a mortgage. No Renting first. Straightforward owning. I did this for many reasons. Firstly, I wanted some security. Something that I felt like I owned. Secondly, I feel renting is like throwing money away. At the end of your tenure, you have nothing to show for it. I was in ...  Read the complete review

Are you planning to move house? Well I have moved house 15 times in the 23 years of my life, so I do know what I'm talking about. The following tips apply to anybody whether you are planning to move into a council or private house. I'm going to offer practical advice and tips on how to make to RIGHT move. Tip 1 ...  Read the complete review

We bought a 60% share of a flat 1.5 years ago. Being first time buyers we could not afford to buy anywhere in London outright and with a second baby on the way, our 1 bed rented flat was far too small. You can purchase in blocks of 20% or 25%. The Housing Association usually specifies the minimum percentage share you can buy and in our ...  Read the complete review