- Downsizers
- Moving Into Second Home
- Relocators
- 6 minute read
- 15th June 2026
Should I Downsize My House?
Signs that it may be time to downsize your home and talk you through practical approaches that minimise disruption to your lifestyle.
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- First Time Buyers
- Moving Into Second Home
- Why Bloor
- 7 minute read
- 5th June 2026
How to Reserve a New Build Property
Our guide covers the reservation fees, timelines, mortgage requirements and what to do next.
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- Open Plan Living
- Why Bloor
- 5 minute read
- 19th May 2026
Five Benefits of Open Plan Living
From enhancing space and natural light to creating a connected home for family life, explore the benefits of an open plan kitchen living room with Bloor.
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- Relocators
- New Family Home
- Commuters
- 8 minute read
- 7th May 2026
10 Best Commuter Towns near London
Discover 10 of the best commuter towns near London. We compare travel times, average house prices, lifestyle and amenities to find the best options.
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- Design
- 3 minute read
- 13th April 2026
How to add character to a new build
Looking to decorate your new build? Here’s our guide with tips on styling, painting and adding character to your new build home to help it feel cosy.
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- First Time Buyers
- Independent Financial Advice
- 8 minute read
- 9th April 2026
Can I Buy a House for my Child or Gift a Deposit?
Explore the legal and financial considerations of buying your child a home and find the best way to help them get on the property ladder with our guide.
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- Downsizers
- Community
- Why Bloor
- 5 minute read
- 27th March 2026
What are the benefits of living in a bungalow?
Discover the many benefits of a bungalow, from accessible floor plans to cosy, compact rooms. Book an appointment to view our new build bungalows today.
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- New Family Home
- Moving Into Second Home
- First Time Buyers
- 4 minute read
- 4th March 2026
Things to do when moving into your new house
From packing up your life into boxes to informing various people, there is an endless list of things to do when moving into a new house. This guide will help you stay organised and save you from a lot of stress.
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- Quality
- NHBC
- 6 minute read
- 2nd March 2026
Home insurance for new builds
When it comes to insurance for new build houses, you can usually expect to pay significantly less than you would if it was a preowned home.
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- Independent Financial Advice
- Interest rate
- First Time Buyers
- 3 minute read
- 26th February 2026
What is a house deposit?
Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or upsizing to a new property, you will need a deposit to secure a mortgage. This guide will explain what house deposits are, how much you would need for a mortgage and tips on how to save for a house deposit.
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- Mortgage
- Bank of England
- First Time Buyers
- 7 minute read
- 6th February 2026
What do you need to buy a house in the UK?
Here's a comprehensive guide on everything you need to have in place before you buy a house in the UK, from the deposit to the various forms of ID you'll need.
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- NHBC
- Investment
- 3 minute read
- 30th January 2026
The difference between freehold vs leasehold
Let us walk you through what it means to buy a home under a freehold agreement vs under a leasehold agreement, whilst touching upon recent regulatory changes.
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