Moving house is one of the most stressful things you can do in your life – and the last thing you need is a problem with your removal company. Helen Dewdney, consumer champion and author of How to Complain: The Essential Consumer Guide to Getting Refunds, Redress & Results!, advises on what to do if things go…
Many first time buyers find themselves with their first-ever garden to call their own… but no idea what to do with it. Here is some inspiration from Annette, whose green fingers have created a beautiful backyard in just 18 months. When Annette bought the house, the garden could be described charitably as a “blank canvas”…
Female first-time buyers have to work for months longer than men in order to save for a deposit, according to official figures. Fledge magazine has compared information on the size of the average mortgage deposits, released by Halifax UK bank, with government statistics on the average incomes of men and women in their 20s and…
Movin’ on up, you’re movin’ on out? You like to move it move it? That’s okay, because home is wherever I’m with you, and wherever I lay my hat is my home. After all – our house, it’s our castle and our keep. That’s just a sneak peak of the moving-related lyrics in our ‘Moving…
Harry and Laura are both in their late 20s and are currently renting a two-bedroom flat in Muswell Hill, North London. However, they are yet to get a foot on the property ladder and don’t see themselves being able to buy anytime soon. They talked to Fledge briefly about their concerns for the future.
Little House on the Corner is a DIY blog run by Christine and Jan, a couple who have been documenting the renovation of their Edwardian house in south Manchester. Although the blog was started to keep friends and family updated on their progress with the house, the pair have since built up a loyal following of…
…Michael certainly thinks so. He’s 24 and moved to London in 2011 and thinks the capital is overpriced and overrated. Meanwhile, Eleanor, a 22 year old who has lived in London since she was born, loves her city for all the things to do and people to see. Are you thinking of moving into –…
Iona moved into her flat just a few weeks ago, but already she’s been putting up shelves and sanding down tables and hiding the tacky kitchen tiles. She let us have a look around. Even as a child, Iona looked forward to owning her first home; the daughter of two artists, she grew up with a…
Danielle of family-run furniture business Oak Furniture Superstore has shared with us her top tips on interior decorating for first time buyers on a budget and turning your first house into your dream home – where should you save or splurge, how can you make a small room look bigger, and how can you keep up…
We spoke to two people who first got their feet on the property ladder around 30 years ago to find out how they feel it has changed for first time buyers in 2015, as well as some advice for new first time buyers. Listen below: Photo: Les Haines
Fledge Magazine speaks to a young first time buyer about her experiences of buying a new flat, how she renovated the property and what she wishes she’d known Nancy is 24 years old and works for Barclays. She recently bought a one-bedroom flat in Waterloo, London – but not everything was plain sailing. Buying a…
Belfast was ranked as the most affordable place for first time buyers by The Independent last year. With a long and fascinating history, as well as stellar nightlife, we highlight the hotspots in Belfast in the interactive map below. Photo: William Murphy
The average house price in England and Wales stands at £178,007, according to the latest House Price Index figures from the Land Registry House Price Index. The newest data from March 2015 (published 30 April) shows that there was a monthly change of 0.8 per cent, but an annual change of 5.3 per cent in house prices across…
You asked the questions and we got the answers for you. We spoke to expert Alison Armitage of interior design business Divine Living Space and asked her your questions about interior decorating on a budget, how to maximise small spaces and if underfloor heating and fired earth tiles are worth the investment. Here are her top tips on jazzing up your space on…
Remember Mike and JJ? We spoke to them about their experiences of buying their first home – but we didn’t think we could leave it without showing you exactly what they did to the place. It took a lot of hard work but they managed to completely renovate a house that needed a little more…
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