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Heather Bowles

Hi, I'm Heather, Digital Marketing Executive at newhomesforsale.co.uk. Having recently bought my first home, I understand what it's like to take that first step onto the property ladder. Because of this, I enjoy educating first time buyers through our blog posts, covering topics like Stamp Duty, deposit requirements and other practical tips to make the process easier.

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