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9 Words from Jonnie

TV presenter and property expert Jonnie Irwin gives his views on the housing market.

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FTB loves…

A round-up of our favourite romantic buys for Valentine’s Day.

12 Living

Be right on trend with the Colour of the Year to give you inspiration

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Hannah Tomaselli, 27, and Dillon Hamill, 25, moved to Reading two years ago and were renting in Caversham, a suburb of Reading. They loved the area but they were keen to settle down and take a step on to the property ladder in the city they had come to call home.

when buying accessories for your new home.

14 At home with…

Faye Winter

Passionate about property and interiors, Faye Winter was a highly successful estate agent and lettings manager for many years before she became a finalist on ITVs Love Island in 2021. She bought her first home when she was just 18 and is currently looking to buy with her partner, Teddy. She talks to Lynda Clark about her life, her first home and gives some useful advice for anyone trying to get on the property ladder.

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House Hunter

We try to find a home for Jason Gordon-Campbell who is searching for a property in Essex.

18 Developer’s doctor

Kalumba Musambachime, Head of Sales & Build to Rent at Network Homes answers your question.

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20 The View: Peter Komolafe

Peter Komolafe is a financial expert, financial coach and TV personality whose personal journey is the driving force behind his passion for helping people. He founded Conversation of Money in 2020, a YouTube channel, and runs a weekly podcast. He talks to Lynda Clark about his fascinating life, his career and gives some excellent advice to first time buyers.

24 Capital Conundrum

The current cost-of-living crisis has hit the UK hard. Research by Pocket Living has found that the situation is particularly challenging for those wanting to set up home in London. Debbie Clark looks at the research findings and highlights some of the affordable homes and locations in and around the capital that could be the perfect solution.

30 Save and buy with London Living Rent

If you are struggling to get on the housing ladder then London Living Rent might be the answer to help you eventually buy a home of your own. We give you the lowdown on how it works and who is eligible.

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Coralie Phelan, Partner and Head of New Build Homes at Prince Evans Solicitors LLP, explains the key conveyancing terms used at each stage of the transaction. 100 Directory Where and how to contact your homebuying agents or providers. 106 20 Questions We ask 20 quick-fire questions to a legal expert and in this issue

Coralie Phelan, Partner and Head of New Build Homes at Prince Evans Solicitors, is in the spotlight.