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Moving house can be a highly stressful undertaking. You never realise how much stuff you have until you have to move all of it to a new home! With poor preparation and planning, your move into a new home can become even more difficult and stressful. So, what are some of the most common mistakes […]

First home packing forces you to reconsider the worth of every single thing you own. From furniture to tech, to cutlery sets and even pens. It’s exhausting. But with careful planning, you can completely bypass the stress of the big day. That starts with making a list. But what do you even need to bring? […]

Undeniably, moving home can be one of life’s most stressful undertakings. From finding a new property, to giving away your current home, to reorganising utilities, the things to do never stop. And then, suddenly, at the end of it all, you have to pack up everything you own and ship out, which can often be […]

So you’re at a point where you can start considering your next (or first) property purchase. Congratulations! But there are so many things to consider, and one of the most fundamental choices is between a new build vs old house. Whichever you prefer will come down to personal preference, but let’s start with one question: […]

Like many first-time buyers, Dimitrios came across Shared Ownership online. It offered a way to get on the property ladder sooner and start building equity while keeping monthly costs manageable.

When Maariyah and Ty picked up the keys to their brand-new apartment at Worrall Street in Salford, it marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter, one that brings them closer to owning their own home through the Rent to Buy scheme.

Have you looked at your energy bill lately, or is it too much to handle? That might not be the case if you’re living in a new build home. Energy bills in new builds are often said to be cheaper, but is that true? And — if so — why do new builds save so […]

You did it! You made it into your new home. Now, let’s turn this blank canvas into a home worth showing off. In this blog, we will explore 5 tips from us here at Plumlife to help you discover and create your dream home.   So, what are our top tricks for decorating a new […]

There’s a question all prospective homeowners must face at some point in their buying journey – do we go old or new? Many will sing the praises of existing builds, but they can prove inaccessible to many, especially first-time buyers. It can all leave you wondering, what are the benefits of buying a new build? […]