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Say What? Available for loans up to half-a-million pounds, the only downside to the deal – at least, assuming you only need a maximum of 60% loan-to-value – appears to be its booking fee, a hefty £1,999. This is certainly an eye-catching headline rate but for smaller loans it may pay to consider a more expensive rate with a lower fee. In addition, this is a variable rate product which is linked to the bank’s standard variable rate (SVR), so your payments will rise when HSBC decides to increase its SVR, not just when the Bank of England increases the base rate. Keep your eyes peeled for some really good home loan deals over the next few weeks.
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you have friends and family helping out, keep track of what time they are arriving and the tasks that might suit them. Most importantly, try not to tire yourself out too early on - a good night’s sleep will do you a world of good ahead of a busy day.
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bankruptcy, you might be surprised to hear that 11% of us do so each year. To make things a little easier, we’ve prepared our top six tips to help you on your way. Plan in advance Ensure that your possessions are boxed up and clearly labelled well in advance. Above all, make sure all boxes are secure – you don’t want that antique crockery set ending up on the floor! If
Get the keys If you are picking up the keys on moving day, arrange your plans around the time you will be collecting them. You can load up the van in advance, but avoid leaving your friends sitting outside your new home while you are waiting to sign the contracts and pick up the keys. Dress down Your new home won’t mind if you don’t dress up for it. You will be on your feet for much of
Don’t go hungry You may be busy but you shouldn’t go hungry. In all of the madness, you might not get a chance to head to the shops, so prepare sandwiches and snacks the evening before. This will allow everyone to grab a convenient bite to eat whenever suits them. Taking a bottle of milk and some teabags around to your new home is also highly advised! Don’t run out of juice The last thing you will need is your phone to die on you, so ensure you leave it on charge overnight. Prepare for problems You can be perfectly prepared for all eventualities, but there is still a chance that something might go wrong. The key is to remain positive and take any setbacks in your stride. For more tips on moving home, visit www.whathouse.com
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The four-bedroom ‘Hove’ show home is the focal point for visitors to the site. This professionally styled property gives househunters a tantalising glimpse of the life they could be enjoying at Portslade Mews. The three-storey ‘Hove’ features a large living/dining room opening through French doors to the private rear garden, plus a kitchen/breakfast room and a guest cloakroom off the entrance hallway. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor, while the en suite master bedroom enjoys seclusion on the top floor. Outside, the property benefits from allocated parking. Portslade Mews is located off Norway Street in Portslade, one of Brighton and Hove’s oldest and most popular suburbs. Around the corner is the green open space of Vale Park and nearby South Portslade Community Centre is a hub for activities and local groups. Within half a mile of the new homes are a
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"There's no place like home" ...on Saturday 8th November, Brighton Cakes will be putting the kitchen in our Showhome through its paces as they demonstrate how to create the perfect cake. And not only are we giving you the chance to watch them in action, we’re also giving you the opportunity to win the cake itself. All you have to do is come on down to Moderno from 10am and take part in our fun, interactive quiz.
Since there is no place like home, it stands to reason that home must be a very special place. A wonderful place. A magical place. Unique. Like Moderno. An enchanting collection of just 19, three and four bedroom exclusive family townhouses located close to parkland in Brighton. Visit the stunning Dorothy Showhome today.
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