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Stories About Buying
House buying makes you feel two years older - Phil Spencer video included
Study by psychologists says stress from buying or selling can make you lose your hair, your memory and your sex drive.
New house-hunting TV show looking for contestants
Are you currently searching for your dream home? Let the experts help you and you could be on a new ITV1 programme.
Number of first-time buyers increases
Over 18,000 first-time buyers secured mortgages in June – nearly a third more than in May.
The secret life of a buying agent: Part 2
This week, Tracy Kellett discusses property trends and whether Kirstie and Phil offer an accurate portrayal of being a buying agent.
July sellers achieve at least 96% of asking price
July was a supremely successful month for one estate agent, with all of its properties going for 96% of the asking price or above.
The secret life of a buying agent: Part 1
Tracy Kellett tells us what it's really like exploring dream homes for a living and reveals some of her clients' most bizarre requests.
£1,000 for buyers whose friends become neighbours
A property developer is hoping to turn friends into neighbours by offering residents cash for inviting their pals to live next door.
House-hunters reveal their biggest annoyances
A survey has revealed the most significant sources of irritation and concern for house-buyers and sellers.
Proportion of failed property transactions rises
The proportion of house sales that fall through has increased over the past three years. Find out why.
A third won’t buy a home without mobile signal
One in three people would not even consider living somewhere unless it had mobile phone reception, a new study has found.
Shapps wants 'mates mortgages' for young buyers
Shapps will call on lenders to offer 'mates mortgages' to help first-time buyers take their first step onto the property ladder.
UAE relaxes visa rules to boost property market
Foreign nationals buying property in the United Arab Emirates are likely to benefit from plans to relax visa regulations.
Being close to work is top priority for homebuyers
New research has found Brits are prioritising proximity to the workplace over being close to friends and family.
First-time buyers' guide to FirstBuy
We explain how the Government's new shared equity scheme works, how much money you can borrow and who qualifies.
Average first-time buyer age will by 41 by 2025
Lack of affordability is causing a significant proportion of Brits to develop 'Peter Pan syndrome', delaying major financial steps.
Kirstie and Phil launch House Hunter app
Now you can take the celebrity property experts with you in your pocket when going on viewings.
New search tool reveals true costs of properties
A new online tool has been launched, allowing house-hunters to match their budgets to properties and see all the moving costs involved.
How to predict a property hotspot
Buying property in up-and-coming areas before everyone else cottons on is trickier than it sounds. These are the clues to look out for.
Boris's First Steps explained to first-time buyers
Find out how the London mayor wants to help first-time buyers, both through shared ownership and rental schemes, at a free event.
Two million homeowners stuck in first properties
It's not just first-time buyers that are stuck: half of young homeowners have become "frustrated middle movers", research has found.
Buyers race to snap up Central London homes
Prices are up to 20 per cent higher than in 2007 thanks to a shortage of property for sale and surging demand from home and abroad.
Six million give up on ever owning a property
Only one in 20 potential buyers have enough money saved for a deposit – and 13% of Brits don’t plan to buy at all.
First-time buyers save for a deposit for 29 months
Londoners are the most independent but those in the South-West put down the biggest deposits.
Teenagers expect to buy their first home aged 25
Over half of British teens think they'll be able to buy a property aged 25 – and they have equally optimistic salary expectations...
RICS: Housing supply up as buyer demand levels out
The monthly survey found cautious optimism when it came to house prices but concern over lack of mortgage availability.
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