Need a gift or fancy investing in your home this Christmas? We've got some great gift ideas fresh from the Ideal Home Show. Plus the latest from the Autumn Statement on stamp duty, house price watch, expert advice and our Christmas Wish List for the 3 wise men - aka Dave, Nick and Ed. Merry Christmas everyone!

Wish your home a merry little christmas

Didn't make it to the Ideal Home Show at Christmas this year? You missed a good one! There were carol singers, the smell of Christmas and plenty of fake snow. We couldn't bring those back for you, but we did pick up some nice Christmas ideas to adorn your home....


A more sophisticated tree


Scotch Pine or a Norway Spruce?

Oh, why not have a needle free Christmas with a stylish tree made of books? Interior Designer Tracey Andrews produced this "Baroque meets Nordic" room set at 
the Ideal Home Show at Christmas.
Sparkly fairy lights

Having ventured into the loft to find a tangle of green fairy light wires with every fifth bulb working, we've decided it's time to start again.

Splash out on a new set from fairylightsfactory.co.uk to brighten your home and give it a little sparkle this festive season. Not just fairies either - their rosebuds, natural leaves and colourful cotton ball lights mean you'll struggle to take them down come the twelfth night. 

 

Small but beautiful gift ideas


Look at these fab little marimo mini gardens, airplants and succulants in funky planters from cool dinosaurs to unique hanging glass angels. We can see these eye catching ornaments from DingaDing.co.uk. making a lovely addition to any home, for anyone who loves their house plants, looking for new decoration ideas or for a child who loves nature.


 

Space saving solutions 


If you're running out of room as the family grows, or have increasing numbers of people to stay this festive season then The StudyBed Company has a great solution. This clever variation on a wall bed combines a full-size bed with a very large desk and converts quickly and easily (we tried it!) in just a few seconds without the need to remove any items off the desk nor any of the bedding. Functional and fab!
House Price Watch
Rightmove experienced record traffic during last year’s festive season and is encouraging sellers to be ready again. Check out what house prices are doing in your area

Stamp duty changes

We're really pleased that the Chancellor listened to our campaign and has reformed Britain's worst designed tax. Check out

Our Christmas wish list for reform

Yes stamp duty reform is finally here, but there is still so much more to do to fix the way we buy, sell and manage our homes. We want an end to gazumping, a cut in VAT on extensions, estate agent reform and more.

Remortgage now for the best fixed deals


We know you’re gearing up for Christmas but now could be a great time to remortgage and take advantage of some of the best fixed rate mortgage deals around. 

 

This month's expert advice


One member this month found the house he was buying was valued at 40k less by his mortgage lender. Here is our expert's advice on next steps >>>

 

Groundswell for homelessness


We are chuffed to be supporting the work of Groundswell as our charity this Christmas time. Groundswell is a registered charity which exists to enable homeless and vulnerable people to take more control of their lives, have a greater influence on services and to play a full role in our community. You can read more about their great work here

YOUR HOME OR PROPERTY MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE. The Home Owners Alliance Mortgage Service is provided by London & Country Mortgages (L&C), Beazer House, Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3BA. London & Country are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (registered number: 143002). The FCA does not regulate most Buy to Let mortgages.

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