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UK prices at least 10% cheaper

With the pound falling by up to 10% against many global currencies in the past three months, buyers from overseas are taking advantage of the decimated prices. And with prices falling in the capital anyway, due to Brexit uncertainty, both returning expats and long-term investors are finding value in the biggest buyer’s market for over a decade. One thing we know, UK estate agents will be thrilled to see you!

Buying land and building your own home in the UK

Could you build your own UK home? Plenty of us have been inspired to do so and an online community of self-builders will be ready to help you along the way. In this article we offer a few tips on planning, finding professionals, and costing your project.

Northern Ireland. Home of Thrones

The smallest country of the United Kingdom was seen at its best in Game of Thrones. Northern Ireland provided many of the locations, technical expertise and even the actors. We’ve always known that Northern Ireland is a bit special, but where should you be considering buying a home here?

Buying in the UK: scouting trips

With so much tech at our fingertips, we can practically view a property from the comfort of our own living room. But, like internet dating, seeing it online and in person can be quite different – which is where your viewing trip comes in. So whether you call it a viewing trip or a scouting trip, what do you need to know to make it a success?

Where are the best places to buy a house in the Cotswolds?

If you imagined a picture-postcard scene of England, you’d probably come up with something similar to the Cotswolds. Its myriad of historic villages, with their quaint cottages in the beautiful, honey-coloured local stone and its rolling countryside make it a favourite among property buyers. So where are the best places to buy a house in the Cotswolds?