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Karols Korner

Autumn is well and truly on the way now. Hot chocolate and log fires, Strictly is on the TV and Christmas lists are bound to be on your mind!

(Some great ideas in this months issue for gifts) Use Locally is expanding, and we are very proud to announce the birth of a sister magazine, Use Locally Newark & Lincs VILLAGES, giving people in the villages, the opportunity to enjoy our magazine as well.

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Finance

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By Ann Haldon

How Much Does It Really Cost To Buy A Home?

The true cost of buying a home isn’t always obvious when you start looking, and many people are unaware just how much the additional fees can mount up.

In fact, when consumer group Which? carried out a national property survey, over 25% of buyers and sellers said that moving had cost them more than expected.

So apart from your mortgage, what extra fees and expenses might you face when buying a new home?

HOMEBUYER SURVEYS Mortgage lenders will carry out a basic valuation survey to FRQĂ€UP KRZ PXFK WKH SURSHUW\ is worth. The price of this can start from around ÂŁ150, but varies according to its value.

Two other types of survey are also available - a Homebuyer Report and a full structural survey.

The cost of these surveys can vary depending on your location and the size of the property, but expect to pay from around ÂŁ250 for a Homebuyer Report and upwards of ÂŁ600 for a structural survey.

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carry out.

More than 60 different searches are available, but many are specialised and only relevant to a small number of properties.

These are the searches most commonly used by homebuyers: Local Authority Local authority searches include the Local Land Charges Register. Your solicitor will also ÀQG RXW DERXW DQ\ LVVXHV VXFK as new roads that are being planned near the property, any parking restrictions or tree preservation orders, for example.

Land registry 7KLV ZLOO FRQĂ€UP ZKR KROGV the legal title to the land, and whether there are any charges on the property, such as a mortgage.

Drainage and Water The water company will FRQĂ€UP ZKHWKHU WKH SURSHUW\ LV connected to the mains water supply, drainage and surface water drainage. This search also reveals whether any public drains are located on the land.

Environmental An environmental search utilises historical information about how the land on which the property was built, and the land nearby, was used in the past – industrial or commercial uses, for example – and indicates whether contamination might be an LVVXH $Q\ ULVN RI à RRGLQJ LV also highlighted using data from the Environment Agency.

STAMP DUTY Stamp Duty affects the purchasers of residential freehold or leasehold properties sold forover £125,000, with rates currently standing atš:

• £125,001 to £250,000: 2% • £250,001 to £925,000: 5% • £925,001 to £1.5 million: 10% • Over £1.5 million: 12% As a buyer, you must send a Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) return along with your payment within 30 days of completion.

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Top Gadget Gifts For Christmas

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very good chance that this year, Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sack will be stuffed with gadgets: from kid-friendly tablets to expensive iPhones, many peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presents will be of the digital variety. But you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to spend a fortune to get some great gifts.

One of the highlights of the shopping calendar is Black Friday, which is a recent American import: the last Friday in November - this year, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the 25th of November - is when shops offer massive discounts to kick-start the Christmas shopping season. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grown to encompass Cyber Monday, the Monday immediately afterwards, and some retailers run an entire week of deals in the run-up to Black Friday weekend.

In the last few years UK retailers have got in on the act, and Black Friday is a great source of bargains, especially on electronics from online retailers. Just make sure you use a price checking service to ensure that the bargains you see are genuinely good deals. Some retailers mimic supermarket wine deals, with JDGJHWV SULFHG DUWLĂ&#x20AC;FLDOO\ high in October so they can DSSHDU WR EH WHUULĂ&#x20AC;F EDUJDLQV LQ November.

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want as soon as they become available. Thank goodness for accessories, then: a leather case for a smartphone or a messenger bag for a laptop makes a great gift, although watch out for â&#x20AC;&#x153;bonded leatherâ&#x20AC;?, ZKLFK LV DUWLĂ&#x20AC;FLDOO\ SURGXFHG and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wear like real leather. If your intended recipient has young children, a PLOLWDU\ VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQ SURWHFWLYH case will save many trips to the smartphone or tablet repairer.

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a great add-on for phones, tablets and laptops, none of which tend to have very good sound systems.

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Your love life will sizzle with excitement in the early days of November. If you don't have a partner, you could find one at a theatre, concert or gallery. Are you already in a relationship? Be receptive to your amour's overtures. The New Moon on the 29th will force you into unfamiliar territory.

Ask for guidance when you're not sure what to do or how to behave.

TAURUS April 21st - May 21st Your love life will be enriching at the beginning of November. This is the best time of the entire year to get engaged or married. The Full Moon on the 14th will prompt a loved one to give you a beautiful gift. Be sure to show your appreciation for this generous token. You may need their help on the 29th, when the New Moon makes you aware of limited resources.

Money from a grant, loan or scholarship will become available in early November.

These additional resources will allow you to lead a more comfortable life. The Full Moon on the 14th marks an exciting turning point in your career. The New Moon on the 29th warns against taking emotional and financial risks. It's best to maintain the status quo!

CAPRICORN December 22nd - Jan 20th

Your love life will sizzle with excitement in early November. This is a great time to embark on a romance. Getting engaged or married is also possible. If you're already in a serious relationship, take your amour on a glamorous trip. The Full Moon on the 14th brings the satisfying conclusion of a legal matter. Launching a home based business could be profitable on the 29th, thanks to the New Moon.

LIBRA September 24th - Oct 23rd

June 22nd - July 23rd An exciting opportunity to travel will arrive at the beginning of November. If you're single, you will meet someone special on this journey. Are you already in a relationship? You and your amour will enjoy a second honeymoon. The Full Moon on the 14th brings a successful conclusion to a group project. The New Moon on the 29th will prompt you to get attention for a health matter.

The Full Moon on the 14th will attract a terrific job offer. Having regular pay will allow you to build financial stability. If you've been struggling to sell a property, you'll be successful during the second half of the month. The New Moon on the 29th warns against adopting a different look. If you want to make a change, devote more time to creative pursuits.

August 24th - Sept 23rd

May 22nd - June 21st

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GEMINI Work will be financially and emotionally rewarding in the opening days of November. If you're unhappy with your job, look for another. An influential friend will write you an impressive reference.

The Full Moon on the 14th will prompt you to withdraw from public life. The New Moon on the 29th warns against mixing business with pleasure.

SAGITTARIUS

Moneymaking opportunities will abound in early November. The Full Moon on the 14th will pave the way for a passionate encounter. Let down your defences with someone who has proven their loyalty.

The second half of the month should be devoted to building solid relationships with your neighbours. The New Moon on the 29th could put extra chores on your plate.

SCORPIO October 24th - Nov 22nd You're looking good early November.

Take this opportunity to embark on a passionate romance. If you're already in a relationship, you and your amour will be especially affectionate throughout the first half of November. The Full Moon on the 14th marks a turning point in a close relationship. If the New Moon on the 29th results in a loss of income, remain positive.

Spending time with friends and family is strongly advised in the opening days of November. You have a tendency to be reclusive when the chips are down. The Full Moon on the 14th could cause a legal decision to be rendered in your favour.

Once resolved, you'll have an opportunity to satisfy your own agenda. The New Moon on the 29th will allow you to take an all too brief break.

AQUARIUS January 21st - Feb 19th The Full Moon on the 14th will find you spending quality time with your family.

This is a wonderful chance to reconnect with your nearest and dearest. Attending a recital, game or performance will be lots of fun. The second half of November will be a wonderfully social time. Attend as many parties and casual get togethers.

The New Moon on the 29th will cause you to question your priorities.

PISCES Feb 20th - March 20th The opportunity to travel, study or write will arrive in early November. The Full Moon on the 14th will allow you to capitalise on expert knowledge. Providing training for a group of professionals will be a stimulating challenge. The New Moon on the 29th warns against accepting additional work responsibilities.

It will take more time to master your existing duties.

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Motoring

By James Baggott

We Try Nissan’s Bonkers Bladeglider

As we hit the back straight of the twisting kart track in the middle of a shanty town in Brazil, the wail of the concept car’s electric motors reaches a crescendo.

It’s banshee-like in pitch and would rival a hover bike from Star Wars in tone – this is noise like no electric car that’s gone before it, and it’s pointing to the future of electric vehicles (EVs) for Nissan.

With a narrow front track and aerodynamically designed body that widens like an arrow

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We’ve come to Rio de Janeiro to experience this mad Batmobile-like sports car concept, dubbed the BladeGlider.

to the rear, the concept car takes design cues from the Delta Wing Le Mans racer of 2012.

For us mere mortals the BladeGlider offers a drift

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any time soon is highly unlikely. This is just one of two produced and they’re likely to be the last. Well, in this form at least.

The BladeGlider did feet softly sprung, though, more hot hatch than sports car over the kerbs. But most importantly it was great fun – and, with the instant torque available from those electric motors, it felt swift too.

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