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Inheritance tax refunds: how to claim money back if asset prices fall
Families make 18,000 reclaims for overpaid inheritance tax in three years, often due to a decline in property prices. We explain how to claim an IHT refund
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8 of the best properties for sale with award-winning gardens
The best properties for sale with award-winning gardens – from a Victorian Gothic rectory in Hampshire, to a Georgian house in Kent with gardens designed by multiple Royal Chelsea Flower Show gold medallist Roger Platts
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End of “fleecehold”: Will leasehold reforms bring an end to the UK's feudal system?
Britain’s feudal system of property ownership is being overhauled. It's about time, says Simon Wilson
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Nationwide: House prices see biggest monthly fall in over two years
UK house prices dropped by 0.8% in June, according to Nationwide. We reveal the top-performing and worst-performing regions
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Portfolio landlords could save £8,500 by remortgaging – or risk costs soaring by £23,000
Buy-to-let landlords with multiple properties could save thousands by taking advantage of this year’s lower mortgage rates, but failing to refinance could see them hit with a £23,000 bill.
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Zoopla: House prices slows to 1.4% in May as rate of sales at four year high
The average UK property now costs £268,400, Zoopla says, but some areas of the country are experiencing much higher price growth than others.
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How to help your children buy a home
Younger generations continue to struggle to keep up with the pace of increasing house prices. We look at ways you could help your children or grandchildren get on the property ladder.
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What house features do homebuyers look for? How to boost house price by £20k
When it comes to selling property, these house features are likely to seal the deal for prospective buyers
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8 of the best properties for sale with communal gardens
The best properties for sale with access to communal gardens – from an apartment in a listed building opposite London’s Hyde Park, to a wing of a mansion with access to 180 acres of parkland in Henley-upon-Thames
