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Demand will remain high for EV compatible homes despite Budget tax hike, says Foxtons

The latest market analysis by London's leading estate and lettings agent, Foxtons , shows that demand for homes with electric vehicle (EV) charging points remains robust across many areas of the capital, with this shifting preference set to continue despite the Government's latest Budget confirming a future mileage based tax for EV owners.

Despite the recent Autumn Budget confirming the...

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House sale at Christmas

87,000 home moves happen in December - Here's 6 tips for a stress-free Christmas move

With an average of 87,000 home sales taking place during the month of December, Property DriveBuy has compiled practical advice for those due to complete this festive season, a time already known for being one of the busiest and most emotionally charged periods of the year. Despite this bringing the potential for a more stressful move, the analysis also reveals that there are actually...

London Mansions

London's prime homeowners would need to shrink their mansions by almost half to escape new £2 million mansion tax, says Enness Global

The latest research from Enness Global has revealed that high end homeowners across prime central London would need to significantly reduce the size of their properties in order to avoid the newly introduced annual mansion tax on homes valued at £2 million or more, with some requiring their home to be almost halved in size

Following the Chancellor's announcement, the new measure will...

Christmas Proposal

Planning a Christmas proposal? Here are some important things to keep in mind

There is no shortage of Christmas films that depict the festive period as a time of heightened romance and a particularly poignant setting for a proposal, with famous examples including Love Actually and The Holiday. But while snowfall and fairy lights certainly create the ideal atmosphere for getting on bended knee, a new survey from 77 Diamonds suggests that anyone planning to ask for their...

Rightmove

Are Rightmove fee increases set to outpace agent earnings for third consecutive year?

The latest research from Property DriveBuy suggests that the nation's estate agents are on course to see the sums paid to Rightmove in fees outpace the growth in commission earned for a third consecutive year, having already seen significantly higher increases in Rightmove fees over the last two years versus the commission bagged per property sold.

Property DriveBuy looked at the...

Credit Card Payment Renters

MRI Software Announces Partnership with GoCardless to offer flexible payments for tenants in the UK

The integrated solution helps UK landlords and property managers improve tenant engagement and increase on-time payments.

London, 2nd December, 2025 – MRI Software , a global leader in real estate solutions and services, has partnered with bank payment company GoCardless to launch MRI Payment Connector in the UK residential property market. The integration will enable property...

Understanding the Process of Selling a Property with Tenants in Situ

Selling a rental property can be a complex process at the best of times, but when the property is occupied by tenants, it requires careful planning, communication, and compliance with the law. Whether you are a landlord looking to cash in on an investment or simply shifting your portfolio focus, selling a property that already has tenants in place brings both unique challenges and potential...

Christmas Plumbing

MyBuilder warns: Think before you sink! The common products that could lead to a festive plumbing disaster

Christmas is just around the corner, and with it comes the perfect chance to host your friends and family to celebrate the festive season.

But the bi-products of lavish meals and drinks can wreak havoc on our plumbing if we dispose of them the wrong way. Every day foods and drinks, such as gravy, cream, and cream liqueurs, can all clog up our drains and lead to unwelcome blockages...

Exeter University

Loc8me Expands Nationwide Reach into Exeter.

The loc8me team has expanded into Exeter, marking their most southern managed region, now offering professionally managed student accommodation nationally.

With the new Exeter branch becoming loc8me's most southern managed region, and Newcastle remaining its most northern, the 367-mile distance between them highlights how the company's offering now spans the full length of the UK....

Overloaded electrics

Electric overload: Expert advises on how to stay safe from electricity disasters this festive season

Black Friday has been and gone, and millions of Brits will be taking advantage of cheap deals on electrical appliances for themselves and their loved ones this Christmas.

But according to an electrical expert from MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, buying “bargain” unregulated products, or overloading your sockets with new appliances, can result in huge electrical...

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