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Downsizing

Bristol crowned best area for downsizers - Here's the best and worst

The latest research from over-50s property specialists, Regency Living , has revealed where in England downsizers have the greatest choice of suitable homes to move to and where they face the toughest search based on the availability of suitable stock in the current market

Regency Living analysed current property market listings, looking at the proportion of one and two-bedroom homes for sale...

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rentals

Golden Age of property investment in South & East England is over  

  • New research by Rathbones Group shows buy to lets and holiday homes in tourist hotspots have been particularly vulnerable, with rising borrowing costs and weaker capital gains undermining their long-term investment case. 
  • The average annual increase in house prices between 2016 and 2024 is around half the 7%+ yearly average recorded between 1995 and 2016: 
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commuters

2025's Best UK Commuter Towns Revealed

Where to Live for Value, Commute, and Quality of Life – Sheffield Towns Comes Out on Top

Data from Pepper Money has revealed a clear northern advantage for commuters—with Sheffield emerging as the most commuter-friendly hub in the country. The South Yorkshire city claims three of the top 10 spots for best commuter towns, thanks to a combination of affordable housing, accessible rail links,...

The Overlooked Role of Drainage in New-Build Developments Across the UK

Across the UK, the property market continues to experience steady growth, with new-build housing developments rising to meet the demand for modern, sustainable living. While developers and buyers alike often focus on design, energy efficiency, and location, one critical factor is frequently overlooked: drainage.

Behind every successful housing project lies a robust drainage strategy...

Property Tax

New property taxes must be fit for purpose, Propertymark recomm

Propertymark has highlighted that any future changes to the current Stamp Duty system across England and Northern Ireland must be carefully considered, fit for future purpose, and encourage the concept of homeownership for those who aspire to it.

Proposals for a 'proportional' property tax regime must be wisely measured in alliance with key industry stakeholders and deliver a dynamic...

Subsidence

Subsidence Expert Campaigning for Change, Considering Climate Crisis on Homes

Mainmark Ground Engineering UK is calling for a change in how subsidence claims are handled to help futureproof our homes from climate change.

This comes as the latest soil moisture data from the Meteorological Office Rainfall and Evaporation Calculation Systems (MORECS) is predicting one of the biggest subsidence surges in history, due to heatwaves rippling through the UK.

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Housebuilding Show

Patchwork' housing market opens rare buyer's window for South West homeowners

The recent dip in house prices in the South West, which saw reductions from two per cent in Bath (where the average house price has dropped to £382,000 in the year to June)* to nearly 18 per cent in other regions, has created a 'patchwork' market as some areas are falling harder than others.

To take advantage of this 'buyer's window' in a competitive but cooling market, the South...

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A new property search platform has launched across the UK today

promising to transform how buyers discover homes while helping estate agents cut costs by an average of £18,000 a year compared to traditional portals.

The Property DriveBuy app replaces the rigid, criteria-based search model used by platforms like Rightmove and Zoopla with a fully geo-located, real-time property discovery tool. It enables buyers to see available homes for sale as...

Marina Property

Yarmouth named the UK's most prestigious marina, with a 61% house price premium

The latest research from eXp UK has found that living close to some of the nation's most idyllic marinas comes at a significant cost, with Yarmouth Harbour topping the list for the highest house price premium in the country at 61.3%

eXp UK analysed the housing markets surrounding 21 of the UK's most picturesque marinas to see how much more homebuyers can expect to pay to live within...

New Build Houses

Taylor Wimpey ticks all the boxes for Cranbrook resident

The newest members of Taylor Wimpey's Cranbrook development have settled into their new home and are now enjoying low maintenance living along with the delights Cranbrook has to offer.

Janet Robson, 62, Paul Berrett, 64, and their Cockapoo Dotty have downsized to a low maintenance home in a safe, friendly community after finding a home that ticks all their boxes at Taylor Wimpey's...

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