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Thousands of homeowners claim £17k for subsidence amid heatwaves – how to spot the signs
Insurers have paid out £150 million for subsidence so far this year. But more than half of people don’t know what to look out for to make a claim.
By Laura Miller Published
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London house prices to outperform rest of UK, says economist
After years of underperformance, London house prices are set to grow faster than the rest of the country, according to Capital Economics. We look at the reasons behind this forecast – and whether other experts agree
By Ruth Emery Published
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Top commuter towns in the UK – is yours on the list?
Living in a city can be a good move for your career, salary, and personal life. But high house prices and hubbub can make commuting to work from a town close by more appealing. We look at the top commuter towns in the UK.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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RICS: Property market recovery falters
Estate agents say house prices dipped in July with fewer buyers and agreed sales
By Katie Williams Published
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Rise of the mid-life downsizers: The generation planning to fund retirement with their family homes
With smaller pensions than the previous generation, over 45s are planning to turn to the family home to pay for their later years by selling up in favour of a smaller cheaper property
By Laura Miller Published
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8 of the best properties for sale for around £1 million
The best properties for sale for around £1 million – from a Grade II-listed, 17th-century barn conversion in Norfolk, to a Caribbean house on the island of Lubbers Quarters Cay in the Bahamas
By Natasha Langan Published
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IFS: Wealthier areas set to pay more council tax under government plans
Council tax reforms could see households in wealthy areas, including London and the home counties, hit with big bill increases, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies
By Ruth Emery Published
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Property down valuations wipe millions off stagnant housing market
Some properties have had as much as £1m knocked off their value as assessors are accused of being ‘overly cautious’ while property prices stall
By Laura Miller Published
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Halifax: House prices rise at fastest pace since start of year
The average UK house price jumped 0.4% in July, reaching £298,237, close to a record high, new house price index data shows. Will property prices increase further this year?
By Ruth Emery Published