The glorious, sizzling summer holiday season is upon us. Visions of beautiful blue skies, aperol spritz and liberty print dresses are now an actual living reality. But is the dream more romantic than the actuality? Holidays are amazing - who’s to argue they’re not? - but they’re also a source of great financial and organisational anxiety... That’s why we’ve put together a stress-busting list of tips to ease your holiday burdens.
For generations, buying a home has been viewed as the ultimate measure of success. Property ownership is sort of Holy Grail, and, as a result, tenants feel increasingly stigmatised. But is it really that big of a deal? Have we simply been oversold the idea of homeownership? As with everything in life (except ice cream and shoes), both buying and renting has its pros and cons. Here’s what they are.
Buying your first home is exhilarating, tiring, and absolutely terrifying. When buying your first property, the good old cliche saying that “knowledge is power” most certainly holds true. But it’s tricky to know where to start - from securing the best deals to understanding hidden charges, being a newbie in the world of homeownership is nothing short of intimidating. Take a look at our list of essential texts to help boost your homebuying confidence.
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