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Buying property is stressful. As an estate agent, I found the main reason for my client’s frustration was a lack of understanding as to how a property transaction works. There is an unwritten etiquette that estate agents want you to abide by to make the process smoother for all involved.  This is a step-by-step guide to purchasing a property. Whether you’re an experienced portfolio landlord or a first-time buyer, the information covered in this article will give you some pointers...

The first fully integrated casino resort in Europe will be City of Dreams Mediterranean, and it will open in 2021. City of Dreams Mediterranean will be operated by Melco, and it will be located on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, which is considered a crossroads between Europe, Africa and Asia. Cyprus is a member of EU (European Union), the country has a stable government, a growing economy and it has a robust tourist infrastructure that has international airports and cruise...

An increased risk of circulatory diseases has been linked to nuclear workers for years- even though it has not been proven biologically

Clouds of uncertainty still hang over Britain’s future relationship with the EU. The extended confusion over Brexit – which came after the UK voted to leave the EU in the referendum of June 2016 – has resulted in a negative image for politics. In recent months the situation reached fever pitch, with a series of rejected ‘meaningful votes’ on Prime Minister Theresa May’s deal, and Brexit now being delayed until October. Almost half the country (47%) think politics is currently...

Vital bits of DNA that turn on genes in blood vessels and arteries are lower in those who don't get enough shut eye

Screen time is reducing the normal blink rate by 60 per cent, new research has revealed, resulting in health issues such as dry eye syndrome. Experts who polled 2,000 UK professionals found Brits typically spend an hour and 28 minutes at their screen before taking a break. And when they finally take time away from a monitor, breaks will last less than 10 minutes on average. Of the more extensive periods of computer time, desk workers will go as long...

Quality family time is on the wane due to hectic work schedules, endless after school clubs - and a lack of money, a study has found. Research revealed the majority of mums and dads yearn for more opportunities to relax and bond with their children. But many are lucky to squeeze in one day a month to escape the rigours of modern life, and everything that comes with it. The poll of 2,000 parents found the top reasons for missing...

Hundreds of parents have contacted doctors after the high-profile cases of epilepsy sufferers Alfie Dingley, six, and 12 year-old Billy Caldwell.

Entrepreneurship is officially defined as the process of designing, launching and running a new business, which is often initially a small business. Though this is a lot easier said than done, because most launched startups end up failing (usually 9 out of 10). This is not to discourage you from the path of entrepreneurship but to let you know that the journey can be hard. In other words, it’s not for everybody. It takes perseverance, patience, and a whole lot...