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A COUPLE have revealed that they are now rent and mortgage free, at just 30-years-old, after building their own tiny home. Lexie and Jed had hardly any DIY experience when they embarked on their huge project, but still managed to create their dream off-grid home. 2Lexie and Jed are rent and mortgage free at 302They built an entire tiny home themselvesThe couple said that a lot of blood, sweat and tears went in to the project, but thanks to a basic five-week building course taken by Jed, they were able...

As house prices lept by a whopping 5.4% in the year up to February, we have created an interactive map highlighting the average house price in each area of the country - enter your postcode to check your local marketCheck house prices in your area using our interactive map(Image: Tim Graham/Getty Images)House prices across the UK soared by a staggering 5.4 percent in the year up to February, and now you can check house prices in your area using our interactive map. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS),...

While many commuter towns and cities are renowned for their lower living costs compared to London, not all fit this mould. Among them is Oxford, hailed as the 'most aesthetic' in the entire country - perhaps shedding light on why properties are nearly as expensive as residing in the capital itself.Oxford, celebrated for its esteemed university, has consistently been a top pick for commuters who can afford to spend a little more on their London getaway - and it's easy to understand why. With streets that appear to have sprung...

UK house prices fell in March, according to Halifax, reflecting a cooling in the market as the stamp duty tax break comes to an end. The average UK house price registered a 0.5% dip from the previous month, or £1,575 in cash terms, leaving the average cost of a home at £296,699, according to the lender. Prices were up 2.8% from March last year, unchanged from the annual rate in February. Amanda Bryden, head of Mortgages at Halifax, said: “House prices rose in January as buyers rushed to beat the...

UK house prices fell in March, according to Halifax, reflecting a cooling in the market as the stamp duty tax break comes to an end. The average UK house price registered a 0.5% dip from the previous month, or £1,575 in cash terms, leaving the average cost of a home at £296,699, according to the lender. Prices were up 2.8% from March last year, unchanged from the annual rate in February. Amanda Bryden, head of Mortgages at Halifax, said: “House prices rose in January as buyers rushed to beat the...

UK house prices fell in March, according to Halifax, reflecting a cooling in the market as the stamp duty tax break comes to an end. The average UK house price registered a 0.5% dip from the previous month, or £1,575 in cash terms, leaving the average cost of a home at £296,699, according to the lender. Prices were up 2.8% from March last year, unchanged from the annual rate in February. Amanda Bryden, head of Mortgages at Halifax, said: “House prices rose in January as buyers rushed to beat the...

UK house prices fell in March, according to Halifax, reflecting a cooling in the market as the stamp duty tax break comes to an end. The average UK house price registered a 0.5% dip from the previous month, or £1,575 in cash terms, leaving the average cost of a home at £296,699, according to the lender. Prices were up 2.8% from March last year, unchanged from the annual rate in February. Amanda Bryden, head of Mortgages at Halifax, said: “House prices rose in January as buyers rushed to beat the...

WITH spring now upon us, more people are thinking about moving home.As the weather brightens up it’s the most popular time of year to buy and sell.1Spring is the time most people moveAnd with England and Northern Ireland facing major changes to Stamp Duty thresholds from April 1, it’s the ideal time to get to grips with the nuances of Scottish property and what to consider when buying.Scotland operates under a different system known as Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT), tailored to our unique market conditions.Felipe Ferreira, Sales Director...

The 10 UK towns and cities that have experienced the highest property price increases outside of London have been named. Analysis of median house prices showed that increases were highest in towns in Surrey Heath, Solihull and Leicester.  1 Surrey Heath  The study carried out by Online Marketing Surgery and BLG Development Finance, as reported by the Daily Express, showed that Camberley Town had the highest percentage increase outside of London with a 75.8 per cent jump.  A typical property in Camberley Town in March 2023 would have cost a homeowner £347,750...

Lauren had been living in Los Angeles for close to 10 years when she decided she was ready to buy a home - but found she was outpriced in her home countryLauren found the perfect home close to Florence(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)After a decade in Los Angeles, 29-year-old American Lauren Scott was ready to take the plunge and buy her own home. She embarked on her property journey back in 2019 with a hefty $400,000 (£309,900) budget but as 2020 brought in the pandemic, she found herself outpaced by...