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Its that magical time of year again, the wonderful annual Christmas Light switch-on will take place this year on Thursday 17 November. Eton High street will be closed for the event. Full of food/drink/music and preceded by a Carol concert in Eton College Chapel before the procession down towards the switch-on. It's a wonderful evening and everyone is...

The UK has such a rich and varied heritage, so it comes as no surprise that spooky stories and ghost sightings are endless. To get you in the Halloween spirit, we’ve found the UK’s most chilling towns, streets and villages, along with a bit of background about the strange findings associated with each daring destination. Grab your pinch of salt and let’s explore some of the UK’s spookiest...

It was always understood that Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis would eventually move into Windsor Castle after Her late Majesty’s death. The late Queen had been living at Windsor throughout the pandemic and had made it her permanent home as of late. She was still on summer holiday at Balmoral when William, Kate, and their children...

Despite its storied history, the home has had trouble finding a buyer. Between 2014 and 2020, the seminal midcentury modern structure was listed at least 16 times, at prices ranging from a sky-high $9,500,000 in 2014, down to 2,900,000 in 2020. The price drop led to a deal that year for $2,600,000. The current owners restored and renovated the 4,695-square-foot abode, and it’s now on the market for...

Downsizing can be a great way to make a profit on your home and save on some monthly expenses, but unfortunately, it’s not as straightforward as it sounds and there are a number of things you’ll need to consider before moving to a smaller home… Competition could hit your profits If you downsize too much, you could find yourself in direct competition with first-time buyers who are...

UK house price growth flatlined in September with a stronger slowdown expected in the coming months as a combination of soaring inflation and mortgage rates makes moving unaffordable for many. The latest snapshot from the building society Nationwide comes at the end of a torrid week for the housing industry as lenders pulled 40% of available mortgages from the market after Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget...

Over 100,000 sales have taken place each month to date in 2022, according to the Bank of England; a feat achieved only twice in the last fifteen years (2014 and 2017). While demand remains higher than pre-pandemic times, mortgage approvals–considered a forerunner for demand–have eased back in recent months. The Bank of England reports that 63,770 mortgages were approved in July, a 5% fall on the...

You only get one chance to make a good first impression and a picture is worth a thousand words, so make sure your home looks its best before it’s photographed and viewings begin. It’s often the case that the images of your property are the first thing prospective buyers or renters see when they’re browsing through listings, so it’s important to grab their attention for the right reasons. Once...

The changing of seasons tends to bring around a renewed mindset and a desire for a change of scenery. If the weather cooling down has you thinking about kicking back and cosying up in a new living room, there’s no need to wait as autumn could be one of the best seasons to start the search for your new home.  Save money  As summer comes to an end, house prices tend to slowly cool down...