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Find the home you’d rather be in — and live well in it

Lifestyle-first guides on buying, renting and settling into the right home across the UK and Ireland.

Buying Guides
5 min read

Finding Your Place: How NOOK Matches You to Homes Based on Lifestyle, Not Just Price

Discover how NOOK's lifestyle-led approach helps you find the perfect home in Ireland by focusing on how you actually live, rather than just your maximum budget.

24 September 2026

Buying Guides
5 min

Beyond the Price Tag: How NOOK Finds Homes Built for Your Lifestyle in Ireland

Discover how NOOK’s lifestyle-first matching system connects you with homes in Ireland that truly fit how you live, moving beyond basic price and bedroom counts.

17 September 2026

Renting Guides
5 min

Tenant Rights in Ireland: What Renters Need to Know in 2026

Navigating the Irish rental market can be complex. From Rent Pressure Zones to security deposits, here is our expert guide to your rights as a tenant in Ireland.

10 September 2026

Buying Guides
6 min

First-time buyer mistakes to avoid in the UK

A practical guide to the biggest first-time buyer mistakes in the UK, from budgeting and mortgages to location, surveys and hidden costs.

10 September 2026

UK commuter towns worth considering for more space
Area Guides
6 min

UK commuter towns worth considering for more space

If city prices are squeezing you out, the right commuter town can buy you a garden and a shorter mortgage without stealing your evenings. Here is how to judge them.

10 September 2026

What broadband speed do you really need at home?
Lifestyle
5 min

What broadband speed do you really need at home?

Superfast, ultrafast, gigabit: the labels are confusing and the marketing is worse. Here is what the numbers actually mean for your household.

10 September 2026

Buying vs renting in the UK: how to decide in 2026
Market Insights
7 min

Buying vs renting in the UK: how to decide in 2026

There is no universal right answer, only the right answer for your situation. Here is an honest framework for weighing up buying against renting this year.

10 September 2026

How to choose the right neighbourhood when buying a home
Buying Guides
6 min

How to choose the right neighbourhood when buying a home

The house matters, but the street, the school run and the walk to the station matter more. Here is how to weigh up a neighbourhood before you commit.

10 September 2026