We’re now less than a month away from the UK general election – and Labour’s Right to Buy policy is still a topic of debate among property professionals. As we read this week, there are still major fears that the policy would force buy-to-let landlords out of the market. Not being able to decide if […]
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House prices in Prime London have typically fallen by 16% from the 2014 peak, research from buying agency Ludgrove has found. By borough this can be higher or lower, for example in St George’s Hill prices are down by a huge 39%, in Bayswater & Maida Vale by 22% and in Kensington, Notting Hill & […]
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The National House Building Council, a provider of warranty and insurance, has launched the 2020 edition of its technical standards. The new standards affect foundations that begin on or after 1 January. The main areas of focus that have seen some updates include Chapter 6.6 ‘Staircases’, which covers issues such as handrails and fixing, and […]
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Brits are willing to spend £23,271 more on properties if they help the environment, research from landscaping manufacturer Marshalls has found. Two thirds (68%) of UK residents would ensure a property had eco-friendly features before deciding on a new home. Eco friendly features could include using sustainable materials, water conservation and solar panels. Chris Harrop, […]
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Dave Miller (pictured), client account manager, Spicerhaart Corporate Sales The start of November has brought with it a slew of unwelcome news about struggling high-street brands. Most obviously there was the announcement on 5 November that Mothercare was entering administration. All 79 UK stores are set to close with the loss of up to 2,800 […]
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Three-quarters of Brits think Brexit had a worse impact on UK house prices than was the reality, research from property buyer Good Move has revealed. The study asked 2,000 Brits to estimate how house prices have changed in UK cities since the EU Referendum. Nearly a third (32%) thought house prices have fallen in their […]
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The development of 237 homes in Taunton, Somerset, has been given the go-ahead by planners, with work on the first phase of development set to start shortly. Nerrols Grange, which is an extension to the Northwalls Grange development, is set to be created in Taunton by housebuilders Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes. Andrea Pilgrim, […]
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SDL Property Partners has signed up four partners to its franchise network for block management. SDL has welcomed Ainsworth Lord Estates, Jezzards, Medway Premier Block Management and Peter Morgan. Ainsworth Lord Estates will be the first member of the SDL Property Partners network in the northwest. The estate agency featured on the Channel 5 documentary […]
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The average UK rent is now £953 after rising by 2.7% in the year to October 2019, HomeLet’s rental index has revealed. Five regions increased by over 3% – the North East (4.5%), North West (4.3%), Scotland (4.2%) and Yorkshire & Humberside (3.5%). On a monthly basis things are looking less rosy however, as rents […]
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The best time to sell a home is at 1.51pm on a sunny Wednesday, research by Privilege Insurance has found. The month of March is most common when it comes to selling up. Christian Mendes, head of Privilege Home Insurance, said: “Selling a home can be a very stressful ordeal, so it’s great to see […]
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