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Insurance fears for homes in flood-risk area

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Homeowners in flood-risk areas could find they are unable to get insurance for their properties unless a new agreement is reached in the next few weeks.

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Can house price forecasts be trusted?

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Are house prices set to rise or fall? Money writer Neil Faulkner looks at whether property price predictions and forecasts can be trusted.

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How to add space and light to your home

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Whether your home is small or simply cluttered, add space and light with these top tips from Kevin McCloud, presenter of Channel 4 show Grand Designs.

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Britain's new homes are smallest in Europe

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Britain's new homes are getting smaller. In fact, the experts say our new-build homes are the smallest in western Europe. But a new campaign aims to rectify this.

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Where to buy your next buy-to-let property

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Southampton, Blackpool and Hull top the list of the most promising areas to purchase a buy-to-let property, according to research by HSBC.

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Brits swap horticulture for hot tubs

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Homeowners are spending thousands of pounds transforming their outdoor spaces into luxury havens, but spend little time actually gardening, according to new research.

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Quick-sale property firms face new crackdown

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Watchdog the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has launched an investigation into firms which promise to buy people’s homes in record-quick time.

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Sock drawer Brits' top hiding place

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The sock drawer is the top hiding place for valuables at home, according to new research by Confused.com. But is your safe place a safe bet for thieves?

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How the government plans to help you buy a house

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One of the most significant announcements in last month's Budget involved plans for the government to help people purchase property.

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Best places to live in Britain

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Stamford in Lincolnshire is the most desirable location in the country, according to new research. We look at the best places to live in Britain.

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