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Welcome to our blog Avant Life. We’re committed to making owning an affordable home possible for everyone, so we’ve created tonnes of useful blogs giving you hints and tips to make buying and living in an Avant home even easier.

With blogs on an array of topics, from decorating on a budget, to the benefits of speaking to a mortgage advisor you’re sure to learn a thing or two from Avant Life.

Explore our different categories, and immerse yourself in interior inspiration, finance advice, and much more!

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Best parks in Edinburgh

Stockton Riverside

Top date ideas in Durham

How to beat the Stamp Duty threshold changes

How to style your hallway

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Date ideas in Newcastle

How to find your forever home

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Things to do with the kids in Nottingham

How to set-up the perfect nursery

How to transform your spare room for your hobby

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Things to do in Edinburgh with kids

Top 12 date ideas in Nottingham

5 signs it's time to upsize your home

How to personalise your new build home

Our guide to throwing the ultimate summer garden party

When is the best time to downsize your home?

Best places to live in Nottingham

Date ideas in Derby

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Date ideas in Telford

Our home moving tips for first time buyers

The benefits of downsizing

Costs of buying your first home

Why new build homes have better insulation and soundproofing

Father’s Day gift ideas 2024

Date ideas in York

Date ideas in Leeds

Date ideas in Edinburgh

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Date ideas in Glasgow

First-time buyer jargon buster

Home baking must-haves

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How to create a home gym

Date night ideas in Preston

Garden trends in 2024

How to create the ultimate home office

Things to buy for your first home

How to save water at home

10 questions to ask when viewing a house

How to settle a dog into a new home

How to create a wildlife-friendly garden

Get your home ready for Easter

Indicative Living Room, Contemporary Modern Decoration

Home storage tips

How to pet proof your furniture

Indicative Kitchen/Dining Room, Contemporary Modern Decoration

Interior trends 2024

Indicative Kitchen/Dining Room, Contemporary Modern Decoration

Our top homeware dupes

The benefits of homeownership vs renting

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The latest on mortgage rates in the UK

How is council tax calculated on new builds?

How to be more sustainable at home

The ultimate guide to hosting a housewarming party

Questions to ask when buying a new build house

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Top tips for saving a deposit

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10 of the best restaurants in Edinburgh

What is the difference between leasehold and freehold

What percentage of new builds have to be social housing?

Indicative Bedroom, Contemporary Modern Decoration

Kids bedroom decor ideas

Indicative Bedroom, Contemporary Modern Decoration

Sustainable interior design tips

How to style a console table

How to dress your bed

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5 of the best kitchen gadgets

The top restaurants in Durham

Do you pay Stamp Duty on a new build?

Top 10 schools in Durham

Top 10 parks in Durham

Living in Durham

Best places to live in Angus

The top 10 schools in Chesterfield

Calderglen country park

Top 10 parks in East Kilbride

Fereneze Golf Club

The best places to live in Renfrewshire

The top 10 restaurants in Walsall

The top 10 schools in Walsall

The top 7 parks in Walsall

Living in Walsall

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Different types of mortgage loans

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The top 10 secondary and primary schools in East Kilbride

Local Area, View

The top 10 restaurants in Chesterfield

Local Area, Knife Smith Gate

Things to do in Chesterfield

The best parks in Doncaster

The best parks in York

Local Area, Queens Park

The top 10 parks in Chesterfield

Best places to live in Northamptonshire

Living in Kettering

Living in Telford

Popular parks in Telford

Local Area, Garforth, Harvest View

The best restaurants in Leeds

Top 10 restaurants in Middlesbrough

Living in Middlesbrough

The best parks in Kettering

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The best schools in Leeds

10 date night ideas in Middlesbrough

The best towns in Nottinghamshire to live in

The best schools in Kettering

The best schools in Newcastle

The best places to live in Tyne and Wear

Local Area, Lincoln

Life in Lincolnshire

The top 10 parks and gardens in Leeds

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The top 10 schools in Middlesbrough

Local Area, Garforth, Harvest View

The best places to live in West Yorkshire

Things to do in Walsall

The top 10 schools in Doncaster

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The best places to live in Midlothian

The best restaurants in Telford

The top restaurants in Market Harborough

The top 10 schools in Chester-le-Street

The best places to live in Stirlingshire

The best parks in Newcastle

The best places to live in Derbyshire

The best private schools in Glasgow

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The top 9 parks in Chester-le-Street

The top 10 restaurants in Chester-le-Street

The best parks in Middlesbrough

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The benefits of getting mortgage qualified

Local Area, Market Harborough

Living in Market Harborough

The best restaurants in Nottinghamshire

The top 10 parks in Glasgow

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The top schools in Market Harborough

The top 10 parks in Derby

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The top 10 schools in Derby

The top 10 restaurants in Derby

Hetton Lyons Country Park

The best places to live in County Durham

Local Area, Market Harborough

The best places to live in Leicestershire

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How to use the Japandi design trend in the home

The top restaurants in Doncaster

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How to decorate your home for christmas

How to decorate your home on a budget image

How to decorate your home on a budget

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Top 10 housewarming gifts

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Interior Paints: Your Guide to Different Finishes

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Top Interior Design Tips for a Stylish Hallway

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5 things to do before moving into a new home

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Wallpaper and Panelling Trends for 2022

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10 Best Kettering Restaurants

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The new home checklist

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Top tips for selling your home

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How to style the perfect guest bedroom

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The first-time homebuyer FAQ guide

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Five top tips to achieve a haven of organisation in your kitchen

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Top 10 Restaurants in East Kilbride

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Cost checklist for first-time house buyers

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Five exterior decorating tips from Emperor Paint

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Seven interior design trends to follow in 2023

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What is Stamp Duty?

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Introducing yourself to the neighbours

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Seven key interior trends to follow in 2022

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Skipton Building Society launches 100% mortgage to help renters get on property ladder

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How to create a soothing spa experience at home

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Thirteen clever ways to be more energy efficient at home

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Living in Glasgow

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10 Reasons Why New Build Homes Are More Energy Efficient

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How to hang wallpaper like a pro

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Is now the time to get a mortgage?

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New-build homes - cleaner, greener, and cheaper!

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The benefits of buying a new build home

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Living in Newcastle

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Spruce up your garden for spring

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A step-by-step guide to minimal shelf styling

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Living in Leeds

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How to give your outdoor furniture a new lease of life

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10 of the Best Places to Eat in Glasgow

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Top 10 Restaurants in Newcastle

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Six games that AREN'T Cards Against Humanity for your next party

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Six chic design ideas for your downstairs toilet

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Halifax unveils 95 percent mortgages for new-build homes

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Six she shed and man cave ideas for the ultimate hangout

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Living In Chester-Le-Street

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Living In Doncaster

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Living In East Kilbride

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Top 10 Parks In Market Harborough

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Best Places To Live In South Yorkshire

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Best Places to Live in South Lanarkshire