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What type of work should you carry out to add value to your home? Can you get away with a few DIY touch-ups here and there? Or do you go down the full renovation route? Then again, maybe your home doesn't need redecorating but could do with an extension, such as converting the loft or adding a conservatory.

Property portals are a pretty big deal in the world of bricks and mortar. A whopping 98% of people begin their home search online, which typically means heading to a portal to find a new home. Rightmove, Zoopla, OnTheMarket – these are all primary property portals people use to find their next place.

So you have found your forever home. It's got those bi-fold doors opening up to a Juliet balcony and a sizeable amount of outside space that make it a must-have. Good times. There's a catch, though. You haven't sold your current house and need to find a buyer before getting the keys to your dream pad. Bad times.