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This £3.5m Lancashire Huf Haus has holiday lodges that earn £500k

The Lancashire house, lake, eight holiday lodges and 34 acre site is up for sale for £3.5million, and the business generated a turnover of more than £500,000 last year.




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Couple to host New Year's party after buying £4m flat overlooking Thames and London Eye 

The new homeowners will be able to enjoy one of the best views of the London fireworks held annually on New Year's Eve.




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This timber house built in the 1400s was dismantled and kept in a Buckinghamshire barn

Mention a 'flat-pack' home for sale and you might imagine a latest offering from Ikea. You're less likely to imagine a 15th-century former merchant's house, dismantled and kept in dry storage.




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Where in Britain first-time buyers are least likely to pay stamp duty

First-time buyers can escape stamp duty, but whether they can squeeze under the £300,000 tax-free threshold depends on where they want to live, Zoopla research highlights.




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The London house with an interior that's like a box of Quality Street

The two-bedroom house looks like an 'ordinary' terrace from the outside, but has a colourful interior, combining pink and gold ceilings with purple walls and carpets, and multi-coloured bedspreads.




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Escape to the Chateau's Dick & Angel reveal tips for buying a property

Dick and Angel exclusively reveal their approach to buying a property that needs renovating, and turning it into a successful home and business.




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The council estate that won a top award: What's it like to live in this Norwich 'masterpiece'? 

What makes this huddle of around 100 houses and flats in Goldsmith Street, Norwich, so special - and why might it have implications for the rest of us?




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Pastel pink Notting Hill home on Denbigh Terrace listed for £2.25m

The property's pretty exterior means it is a favourite among Instagram stars who are often seen posing on the doorsteps of houses in Denbigh Terrace.




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Zoopla's most viewed homes for sale - including one with a mini racetrack

The most viewed homes currently for sale on Zoopla have been revealed, with multi-million pound mansions dominating the eccentric list.




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Foodie factor feeds local property markets: Appetite for homes close to farmers' markets grows

What makes a winning location for buyers? An easy commute, good schools, green spaces, value for money - and, now it seems, food markets.




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As The Crown returns, give your home the majestic makeover it deserves

When The Crown returns for its third season on Sunday, along with the plot line and regal costumes, it's the glimpses of the interiors that'll keep us hooked.




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There's never been more appetite for tasty homes close to quality farmers' markets  

Homes near a first-rate farmers' markets offering local produce are in big demand, and can often command a premium.




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Inside Landmark Pinnacle's indoor garden square at Canary Wharf

The luxury Landmark Pinnacle is in London's Canary Wharf and has an indoor garden on the 27th floor, the size of three tennis courts.




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Shipshape Plymouth! The seaside city is undergoing a major makeover 

The UK's Ocean City will over the next 12 months celebrate the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Pilgrim Fathers on the Mayflower.




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Six top tips for decorating your Christmas tree to make it Instagram worthy

The 'Mary Berry of Christmas trees' who dresses them for the rich and famous reveals how to decorate yours no matter how big or small the budget.




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Rental crisis shows UK housing benefit claimants struggle to find a home

Research looked at homes available near both Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn's constituency offices and those of other top MPs with responsibility for housing or benefits.




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Is building with cork the future of housing as this home shows?

Cork made a dramatic breakthrough when it was used to build a house in Eton selected as a 2019 RIBA Stirling Prize finalist.




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Traditional town centres with bakeries and butchers are attracting a new wave of buyers 

Despite the burden of business rates and the rise of online retailing, some high streets still bustle with Christmas customers.




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How drinks trolleys have become a millennial must-have piece of furniture

Drink trolleys are back in fashion with younger homebuyers: we pick three versions for different budgets, ranging in price from £30 to £1,320.




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Homeowners are embarrassed about their properties, claims Wickes

As much as 61 per cent of people are embarrassed by at least one aspect of the property they own, according to new research by Wickes.




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A new action plan aims to make life simpler for buyers and sellers alike: will it revive the market?

Government figures show the average time from a home going on Rightmove to a buyer moving in is 20 weeks, with 30% of deals collapsing.




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Nine simple ideas to refresh your home and make it feel brand new

Dressing your home for Christmas and New Year is fun, but when the festivities are over and the decorations and tinsel have been stored for another year, the house can look bare.




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10 easy ways to add house value in a slow market

The only real way to add value to your home is to make it more attractive ready for the traditional spring buying season. Experts say 10 key changes should make quick-fire returns.




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Grays named cheapest commuter town for London workers in 2020

Those living in Grays and commuting to the capital pay a combined annual cost of £15,008 for their mortgage and season ticket, research from Zoopla found.




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Six top tips for making sure you avoid the pitfalls of buying a leasehold property

Helen Marsh, a partner at law firm Forsters, provides six top tips for avoiding some of the most common pitfalls of buying a leasehold property.




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Ten things about moving home you might not know

Moving house can be stressful, but the more knowledge you can accumulate the more you can alleviate the pressure along the way.




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How fast are rents rising near you? Biggest hikes seen in three years

The average cost of a letting in Britain rose by an inflation-busting rate of 2.6 per cent during in 2019, property website Zoopla says.




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First-time buyers see costs soar in a year as average deposits reach record of £46k

The average price paid by a first-time buyer in Britain last year was £231,455, up 9% - or £18,252 - on a year earlier, according to research by Halifax.




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How to make sure your home's built to last as Government pledges to improve quality of new-builds

A new-build home should combine beauty and great architecture. All too often, however, the reality is different: ugly, poky and even dangerous. This has forced the Government into action.




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How can you make a rented home feel your own without arguing with the landlord? 

More of us are renting. That won't come as a surprise given the struggle first-time buyers have when scrambling on to the property ladder.




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Maldon home goes on sale for £150k: Three storey property is only six foot wide

Those looking to nab a bargain near the capital could have found their match with this three-storey property, known as 'The Tower'.




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Cotswolds church for sale make Grand Designs project

Take a closer look at the disused church and it has huge potential for those seeking a project worthy of being on TV's Grand Designs.




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The rise of the kitchen island: How to get the right look at the right price

Here's what you need to know about the design, colours and quirks of this kitchen apparatus.




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The new spare rooms: Sheds have never been so upmarket

The shed has never had it so good - but, then, I am a true devotee. My husband, Dave, and I inherited a very tired shed when we bought our house in Guildford, Surrey.




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Seven tips to make the most of the upturn in the property market and sell your home quickly

From spring cleaning your home to putting out fresh flowers and removing any pets, here are seven tips to make the most of the upturn in the property market and get your home sold quickly.




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Sign up to a floral subscription for fresh flowers at home every week

Freddie Garland - who grew up with florist parents - arrived at the idea for his company, Freddie's Flowers, while working at Abel & Cole, the organic fruit and vegetable delivery company.




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Is the grass greener when you work from home?

Government warnings suggest that, at its peak, the virus could oblige 20 per cent of the working population to operate remotely - that's 6.5 million out of a 32.5 million workforce.




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How to make your background interiors look good on video conferencing calls

While dressing to impress for a video call seems to be all the rage, it's also giving us the chance to peek into other people's homes. So getting your walls primed for the camera is a worthy project.




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Turn your lockdown jigsaw puzzle into a work of art

We're trying to make sense of our lives in lockdown, hoping that a clear picture will emerge. But that's nothing new for dissectologists - as jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts are known.




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At home with SAS Who Dares Wins' recruit number 11 Kirsty Hendey

A balcony in the heart of bustling South West London proved to be an unusual but perfect place to transform into a workout space for Kirsty Hendey.




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Harry Redknapp's TV show lifts lid on posh Dorset enclave Sandbanks

Sandbanks in Dorset is Britain's most expensive location, with homes that are higher priced than in Monte Carlo and where the parties are glitzier than in St Tropez. just ask Harry Redknapp.




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This small Peckham home looks like it belongs in the countryside

The house is in the heart of South East London's Peckham, a trendy hotspot with railway arch bars and old-school pubs that offer a vibrant nightlife. It has two bedrooms and is for sale for £625,000.




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Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak announces three month mortgage payment 'holiday'

Rishi Sunak today announced any homeowner who is adversely affected by coronavirus will be eligible for a three month mortgage payment 'holiday'.




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Home moves halted in lockdown and property viewings are banned

Agents have called for more guidance as those due to move home, whether completing on a purchase or having committed to a rental are left unsure what will happen. 




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The buyers in limbo as they're told don't move house in lockdown

Those in the middle of the buying process, such as Susanna Wood and Tom and Daniella Matthews pictured, told us they are now unsure whether they will be able to move as planned.




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Flush your toilet with rain - and save bucketloads!

Making home improvements to save money is still possible with a little bit of imagination - and online ordering. Toby Walne looks at all your options.




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Couple follow TV's Dick and Angel Strawbridge and buy a £339k French chateau

In the new series of Escape to the Chateau DIY, we are introduced to a couple who renovate a sprawling 11-bedroom French property.




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We speak to freeskier Andri Ragettli about his viral indoor workout

Andri Ragettli, who is a 22-year-old professional skier, was keen to stress that others should not try such moves at home as it is extremely dangerous.




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We found a WWI hand grenade while doing lockdown spring cleaning

Charlie Bubear and his family were spring cleaning their Hampshire home during lockdown when they found a German hand grenade from the First World War.




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Places to live where you're most likely to have a private garden during coronavirus lockdown

A private garden has become a highly desirable feature during the coronavirus breakdown, with homes in Barnsley, Doncaster and Burnley most likely to have a one, according to research.