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Homeowners ‘face average bill of nearly £4,000 to fix issues after moving’

Those who have overlooked costs are spending an extra £3,876 to fix problems such as boiler breakdowns, blocked drains or leaks

Evening Standard

Barely room for a broom: tiny flat in former caretaker's cupboard for sale in Kensington

One window, a mezzanine bed and not enough room to swing a cat. Is this studio’s prime location enough to tempt a buyer?

Evening Standard

Townhouse on Craven Street listed for £11 million after an online-only estate agent visit

Herman Melville lived on the same street, which was at the centre of a bizarre Benjamin Franklin serial killer conspiracy

Evening Standard

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London house prices see first positive growth in over a year, says Halifax

The figures suggest a relatively stable start to 2024 but there could possibly still be a slowdown in the housing market this year, Halifax said.

Evening Standard

Average UK house price jumped by about £3,000 in October, says Halifax

A low supply of homes for sale is likely to have strengthened prices in the short-term, the bank said.

The Independent UK

One property feature people are willing to spend an extra £70,000 for

Just one in five said they wouldn't pay any more for it

Wales Online

Clutter in UK homes is enough to fill Wembley Stadium 310 times

It could also fill five Vatican Cities

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Which energy-saving features in a home are most attractive to buyers

Some features can save you up to £1,300 a year

Wales Online

Lomond gets the keys to Purplebricks' Scottish portfolio

The deal follows the online estate agency's recent collapse

Insider UK

'Dreamy' apartment opposite Liverpool docks now for sale

The apartment has three bedrooms

Liverpool Echo

Online estate agent Purplebricks sold for £1, risking 750 jobs

Charles Dunstone-backed Strike to cut costs at troubled firm that was once valued at more than £1.3bn

The Guardian - UK

Jobs set to go as estate agent Purplebricks bought by rival Strike for £1

The online agent currently employs 750 people

Wales Online

Online estate agent PurpleBricks, once worth £1.4bn, bought out by Strike in £1 rescue deal

Chairman Paul Pindar said: “I am disappointed with the financial value outcome… However, there was no other proposal or offer which provided a better return.”

Evening Standard

UK housing market fears as Marshalls and Purplebricks shares slide

Problems at landscaping supplier and online estate agent prompt share dips at housebuilders

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Evening Standard

PurpleBricks aims to speed up sale process as payment provider withholds funds

Once valued at £1.35 billion, PurpleBricks’ market capitalisation is now £6.7 million

Wales Online

The nine things we say we need to be able to work from home

Working from home has become the norm for many employees in the UK

Liverpool Echo

Huge home with pool in need of facelift for sale

The property also has a games room

Liverpool Echo

Huge period home transformed with bar and games room

The "stunning" home is located on a quiet street

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Wales Online

Top 10 things that give potential homebuyers the ick

It is easy to put people off when you're trying to sell a home

Liverpool Echo

Quirky cottage near waterfront for sale

The property may look narrow from the outside but has deceptively spacious interior

Evening Standard

PurpleBricks puts up ‘for sale’ sign and announces fresh layoffs after profit warning

The online estate agent expects to lose between £15 million and £20 million this year, but its CEO says it has “never been in better shape”

The Guardian - UK

Purplebricks issues profit warning and puts itself on the market

Estate agent, once at the vanguard of online property sales, has seen its value fall since 2018

Liverpool Echo

Ordinary looking home with 'uber modern' kitchen

The property is in a "sought after" location

Liverpool Echo

Period detached home that's been given an all-white revamp

The current owners have kept things sleek and clean with their interior

Liverpool Echo

Inside millionaire home with pool and cinema behind private gates for sale

There are even two balconies on both the front and back of the house

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