Our favourite up and coming cafés in Croydon

Finding a good local café is important, and we think the best ones combine location, atmosphere, and, of course, great coffee. To help with your search, we’ve compiled a list of the best up and coming cafés in Croydon, all a stone’s throw away from our Addiscombe Grove CR0 development. Some are colourful, some are cosy, but all of them live and breathe the spirit of Croydon, which is why we love them.

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Is it better to rent or buy in London?

If you rent, deciding whether to take the plunge and buy a property is probably the biggest decision you’ll ever make.

For many people, the decision will be swayed by what’s affordable to them. In most areas of London, average monthly rents are actually higher than mortgage repayments, making buying a better option (as long as you can afford the deposit).

Everyone’s circumstances are different, but if you’re struggling to decide whether it’s better to rent or buy in London, we hope this article will help inform your decision.

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7 ways to make your home more eco friendly

As environmental concerns become increasingly pressing, the way that we live in our homes has become more important than ever. If you are wondering how to make your home more eco friendly, we have some answers for you that are surprisingly easy. By making small tweaks to your lifestyle and the way your home uses energy, it is possible to both have an eco-friendly home and save a lot on energy bills in the process.

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Bolu’s story – Harbard Close IG11

When Bolu (24) moved home to South East London after graduating from university, she immediately started saving for a place of her own.  “Owning a home has always been a goal of mine.  I did not want to get stuck renting in London – it’s so expensive and, particularly as a single person, I knew it would be impossible to afford the monthly cost and save for a deposit.  When I left university, I decided my best option was to move back in with my parents and save everything I could.  I was determined, but even I didn’t think it would be possible by the time I was 24!”

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New partnership with FirstHomeCoach

At Pocket we are all about helping city makers into homeownership, which is why we have partnered with home buying experts FirstHomeCoach to bring you the best property purchasing information to get financially fit and in the optimal position to buy your first home. 

FirstHomeCoach have developed a free handy app to help you on your journey to homeownership. The app is designed to inform and get you more prepared to buy your first home. This includes tips on improving your credit score, boosting your savings and exploring alternative types of properties to buy.

You can access all the information you need to help in your decision making and can connect with trusted advisers.

They have incorporated useful tools to help you get more prepared, 

And the best thing is you can get it all done IN ONE PLACE.

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