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Buying a home is that time in life when you’ll happily commit hundreds of thousands of pounds after a 20-minute viewing and a quick chat with the estate agent. It’s exciting, but excitement can be expensive.In a market where price growth is not a certainty, it is vital to do your research before you commit. In the news lately, there’s been a fair bit of coverage about overpricing.But what even is overpricing, and how can you spot if you might be falling victim to it? Here’s my take:1. Buy with your head first, your heart secondGet your finances sorted before…

Rhodri Lewis is desperate to buy a house in his home county of Pembrokeshire, an area in which the Welsh government estimated 6.5%, external of all properties were second homes in 2023-24.”When I did have a look around, there was no chance I was going to be able to afford a house,” the 23-year-old said.”So, yeah, I had to move back in with mum and dad, unfortunately.” Rhodri is a Welsh speaker and like many other people, he said he worries that a lack of affordable housing for local people can affect the language. “Tourism is fantastic for us for…

Kelly made a rapid start at Arsenal in the second half of the 2024-25 season, scoring twice and providing five assists, and helping the club win a second Women’s Champions League title.She then played an instrumental role in England retaining the European Championships that summer, including scoring the title-winning penalty against Spain in the shootout.Last season however, was less successful. Hampered by injury, she only started four times in the Women’s Super League – so is itching to get going in the new campaign, which kicks off on Friday, 4 September.”I had big goals to do amazing things at Arsenal…

Champions Northampton will host Newcastle Red Bulls on the opening day of the 2026-27 Prem rugby season.Saints beat Exeter to lift the trophy for the second time in three seasons in June and start the new campaign at home on Friday, 25 September. The Chiefs are also at home for their first game, with Gloucester set to visit Sandy Park on the Saturday.Elsewhere across the opening weekend, Harlequins are at home to Bath on Friday, Sale host Bristol on Saturday evening and Leicester play Saracens in the only match on Sunday.The 2026-27 Prem final will be held on Saturday, 19…

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Summer is traditionally a popular time to move, with many families hoping to settle in before the new school year. But this year, buyers appear to be taking their time, leaving sellers with greater competition for attention. Rightmove’s July House Price Index shows the average asking price of a newly listed home fell by 1 per cent, or £3,832, to £372,359, a steeper drop than the 0.2 per cent seasonal fall typically seen over the past decade.Beyond pricing, summer brings its own set of practical challenges once a sale is agreed. Buyers and sellers must navigate a legal process involving…

The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero said that all evacuated residents would now be protected by the law, with the UK government meeting the costs of making homes safe.Under the Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991, the UK government has a duty to remedy coal mining subsidence damage.Shanks said the cost could run into tens of millions of pounds.The UK energy minister told Scotland News: “What now has to happen is an individual assessment of individual properties.”Some will be able to be remediated, and for people to move back in, and if that’s possible that will be their best…