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	Has the Credit Crunch made Homes Affordable Again? Affordability of property typically relates to how much the average property is worth versus what the average wage is.
	2010 – The Year of Saving for a Deposit! Its official, you CAN save for a deposit and you CAN afford a home – if it’s what you really want!
	Top Five Tips to Buying a New Home in 2010 Top five tips to buying a new home in 2010. Read Kate’s Top Five Tips for Buying a New Home!
	What to do if you are a Buyer in 2010 What to do if you are a Buyer in 2010. Follow Kate's Top Five Property Tips for 2010.
	Why do I need a Building Survey? Why do buyers think it’s OK to buy a home without an independent survey, but won’t buy a car without an MOT?
	Top Five things you need to know when Choosing an Independent Surveyor If you need a surveyor, then these are the top five things you need to know when choosing an Independent Surveyor.
	A Surveyor Surveyors are an incredibly important part of buying and selling a home. Sadly the biggest problem caused when buying and selling a home is that few buyers pay for a survey.
	Are property prices going up or down? With so many conflicting property price reports, some showing the market starting to increase, others indicating that property prices are still falling. What is actually happening and who is right?
	Trading Down, is this the right time to be selling? Will you be losing money? If your main aim is to benefit financially from trading down, then a falling market is not the best time to sell.
	How do I know what is a fair price for my home? Knowing what price tag to put on your house and what kind of offer to accept from a potential purchaser can be confusing at the best of times.
	Selling a home valuations vary - which one is right? Choosing the right estate agent is paramount to selling your house at the best possible price, particularly in the current market conditions.
	I am desperate to sell, what are my options? If you are desperate to sell, don't make any rash decisions before you read this article.  Look at our 'independent guide to a quick sale' as there may be more options open to you than you first thought.