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Devon and Cornwall

Holiday let reforms fail to boost housing market activity in Devon and Cornwall

The latest research by LandSale has revealed that the introduction of council tax premiums on second homes, alongside wider measures designed to curb the growth of holiday lets, has yet to deliver a stronger housing market in Devon and Cornwall, where sales activity continue to lag behind the South West and England as a whole.

LandSale analysed residential transaction volumes across England,...

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Property developers in Malta: shaping modern living and investment opportunities

The property market in Malta continues to attract not only local buyers but also a growing number of international investors. This unique blend of Mediterranean heritage and modern convenience is driving demand for both residential property and commercial property. With options that range from traditional apartments to high-end penthouses, it is easy to see why so many are looking at property...

Agents Automation

Brickflow and Together Launch Instant Automated Decisions-in-Principle for Brokers

Brickflow , the leading digital commercial property finance platform, has announced the launch of an exclusive automated Decision-in-Principle (DIP) capability, developed alongside established lending partner Together , delivering greater certainty and significantly faster decision times for brokers and their borrowers.

The new AutoDIP functionality enables brokers to receive instant...

Property rents

London rents near £2,300 as international tenant base drives demand for guarantor solutions

The latest research from Zero Deposit has found that average rents in London have risen to £2,294 per month, almost 50% higher than the UK average, reinforcing the capital's position as the most expensive rental market in the country and driving increased demand for alternative guarantor solutions.

The research analysed average monthly rental values across London and the wider UK...

London graffiti tunnel

London Boroughs Dominate UK’s Top Graffiti Hotspots as Property Cleanup Bills Climb

Millions of pounds of taxpayer money are being spent every year tackling vandalism across London, with capital boroughs bearing the brunt of the UK's graffiti crisis. That’s according to new Freedom of Information (FOI) data analysed by GTSE.co.uk , a leading trade suppliers retailer, which revealed a disparity in graffiti prevalence and how local authorities handle this vandalism.

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Precast Retaining Systems Are Maximizing Usable Space in UK Property Developments

When plot prices across UK towns dictate whether a scheme turns a profit or bleeds cash, burying buildable square footage under a grassy embankment feels like a self-inflicted tax.

But squeezing four residential units onto a sloping former industrial plot in West Yorkshire, where the soil switches from soft clay to loose rubble every four yards, usually means watching half your...

Andy Burnham

Where does Burnham rank as a housebuilding mayor?

The latest research from Inventory Base reveals that Cambridgeshire & Peterborough has delivered the highest rate of new homes of any of England's metro mayoral areas since 2017-18, averaging 5.6 additional homes per 1,000 residents each year. Across England as a whole, the average stands at 4.1, highlighting significant differences in housing delivery between the country's devolved...

Andy Burnham

Where does Burnham rank as a housebuilding mayor?

The latest research from Inventory Base reveals that Cambridgeshire & Peterborough has delivered the highest rate of new homes of any of England's metro mayoral areas since 2017-18, averaging 5.6 additional homes per 1,000 residents each year. Across England as a whole, the average stands at 4.1, highlighting significant differences in housing delivery between the country's devolved...

Self Build

Average new-build house price set to surpass £400,000 by 2027

The latest research from UK Property Development has found that the average price of a new-build home in England is on course to exceed £400,000 by 2027, having risen steadily over the last decade alongside sustained growth across the wider British market.

The research analysed average new-build house price data across Great Britain and its individual nations between 2015 and 2025....

Noise complaints

The five noise complaints most likely to stop your home from selling

The latest research from House Buyer Bureau has revealed that excessive environmental noise can be one of the biggest obstacles when selling a home, reducing the pool of potential buyers and increasing the likelihood that sellers will have to cut their asking price in order to secure a sale.

House Buyer Bureau analysed* published valuation evidence on the impact of environmental...

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