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At Strike, we love property just as much as you do, here's our latest take on what's happening at Strike and in the UK property market.
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Government changes — and a market cool down? We have it all in your July market update.
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Long before you carried an entire music library on your phone, one simple device changed portable music forever. We bring you, the Sony Walkman.
A new scheme for buyers — and signs of a slowing market? We've got it all in your June market update.
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Interest rates rise again and growth slows — but is a Canada-style model on the table for first time buyers? We have it all in your May market update.
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Why is the house market going up? And what do changing mortgage rates mean for you? We've got it all in your April market update.
From a trip to see elephants to 2 billion logged-in users visiting each month, this month we're looking at the anniversary of Youtube.
Longer mortgage terms and house prices still on the up — despite rising interest rates and cost of living. We've got it all in your March market update.
A weekend project, a "Fail Whale", and a bidding auction over an NFT — we've got it all in this month's Everything is Impossible series.
Increased interest rates and how the cost of living might affect the market — we've got it all in your February market update.
Where did the Instagram aesthetic come from? And what founder was like "visiting a shrine" for Steve Jobs? This month, we look at the Polaroid.
Increased borrowing and a record-breaking start, we've got it all in your January market update.
What "vague but exciting" idea took over the world? This month, we look into the world wide web.
A secret warm up exercise and a game too popular to function — we look at how Pong changed the landscape of video games.
Interest rates hold and transactions tumble — we've got it all in your November market update.
How a failed internet kiosk and a mechanical wheel led to one little device that would change music — and Apple — forever.
The end of the stamp duty holiday and transactions leap — we've got it all in your September market update.
Before Netflix, before streaming, two engineers working in secret discovered the key to home entertainment.
Was it the stamp duty holiday driving prices? What does the drop in transactions really mean? We've got it all in your August market update.
In this month's Everything is Impossible series, we look at how a $100,000 check changed the way we search forever.
The end of the stamp duty holiday looms and Help to Buy hiccups, but the market is still strong.
We break down what's changed (and what hasn't) for sellers, so you know what you can expect.
Price increases, stamp duty holiday demand, and falling rents — we talk you through this month's headlines.
What are the changes to the Help to Buy? Why are we hearing about 5% deposits *again*? Strike is here with your April market update.
What's the most affordable place in the UK? There are a lot of lists out there, but we help you make the right choice for you.
How do you sell your home in a slow market? We've got three key insights to help you stand out from the crowd.
Feel like your house won't sell? You've got some options.
We’ve found the roads with the biggest property price variation in different cities across the UK. Does your street make the list?
Will the stamp duty holiday be extended? When does it end? We talk you through what we know so far.
Millions of people took out mortgage holidays — so what happens now that they're ending?
The Prime Minister says he plans to turn Generation Rent into Generation Buy — but what does it mean for you?
What catchment area are you in? Can you move to be near a better school? We've got you covered.
Is a 10% deposit enough? How much deposit do I need to secure a mortgage? We've got your back.
It's Zero Waste Week — and we could live our lives a little greener. We've got some easy tips for going zero waste at home.
Two offers made on the same house? We'll show you how to deal with multiple offers on the same house.
Are house prices going up? Is the economy going down? We've got you covered.
Tricks to make your garden look its best — without breaking the bank.
During the stamp duty holiday, you may not pay a penny in stamp duty.
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A quick house sale can be a priority — here's how you can get there.
You can bump up the value of your property with small jobs.
Many areas of Yorkshire are booming with no signs of stopping.
How to spot an up-and-coming property location primed for growth.
Not every buyer is looking for the same thing — here's how to maximize your home's appeal.
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Some top tips to have your home looking its very best in no time.
Asking the right questions to find the right estate agent for you.
What to do if your valuation is lower than you expected.
There's an alternative to high-cost, high-effort property selling.
Where you can find the best deals and most luxurious properties.
97% of buyers now search online — so make your listing count.
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Everything you need to know about home valuations.
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