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Five real estate opportunities to watch in 2026

The 2025 Autumn Budget offered limited stimulus for the housing market and, persistent headwinds such as sticky inflation, higher for longer interest rates, elevated construction costs, and slow planning processes continue to impact development viability. But there are still reasons for cautious optimism. The UK economy is forecast to grow by 1.4 per cent this year. This is expected to outperform the...

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70 & Definitely Making Waves

Kebbell’s Sales and Marketing Director, Andrea Fawell, talks about the heritage of the small housebuilder which continues to make waves in the industry.

Congratulations on Kebbell’ s 70th anniversary , are you spending some time reflecting back?

“I feel like at Kebbell we are always looking forwards rather than backwards but we do...

New House Vs Old House? Here’s How to Choose

Out with the old and in with the new? Or, out with the old and in with the old?

Moving house can be wonderful but how do you choose where you will be living next?

Do you go for the period property with the character, charm and perhaps a few draughts, or do you opt for the new house with the ensuite, the study space and the double garage?

Choosing your next home in...

Dandara opens doors with mortgage event at Parc Jiwbili development

Dandara is officially opening the doors to its Sales and Marketing Suite and extending an invitation to its mortgage event on Saturday 11th February from 11am to 5pm at its new development Parc Jiwbili in Rogerstone.

Tracey Gallacher-Thresh, Sales and Marketing Director at Dandara Wales & West commented: “Our mortgage event will be a great opportunity for homebuyers to learn...

Local Project Manager wins national award

31 January 2022: Josh Corker, a Project Manager at Barratt Developments Yorkshire West, which includes the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has scooped up the Seal of Excellence award at this year’s annual NHBC Awards, in recognition of his outstanding work and high quality homes at nearby development, Oughtibridge Valley .

Josh Corker, who joined Barratt Developments...

Things to Think About Before Renting Property

Renting is becoming an increasingly prevalent living situation for individuals and families across the UK. Demand for rental homes had risen by 23% between November 2021 and 2022 , an increase precipitated by a number of factors – including hikes to both property values and mortgage rates, further pricing out first-time buyers.

Whether you are leaving halls of residence and living in...

Tips on how to save energy in your home according to Cramlington primary students

Children from a school in Cramlington are sharing their tips on cutting energy bills for Big Energy Saving Week, which ran from 16th - 23rd January.

Pupils from Beaconhill Primary School created posters for local housebuilder, Barratt Developments North East, to illustrate ways people can be energy efficient in their home to be environmentally responsible and reduce household bills....

Homebuyers hit as mortgage costs climb

Market analysis by specialist property lending experts, Octane Capital has revealed that the average cost of a mortgage has climbed by as much as 34%, adding hundreds of pounds a month to mortgage repayments for homebuyers who are already struggling with the cost of living crisis.

Octane Capital analysed the cost of the average full monthly mortgage repayment for homebuyers entering...

3 ways to save energy and reduce household bills from Hartlepool primary school students

Children from a school in Hartlepool are sharing their tips on cutting energy bills for Big Energy Saving Week, which runs from 16th - 23rd January.

Pupils from Throston Primary School created posters for local housebuilder, Barratt Developments North East, to illustrate ways people can be energy efficient in their home to be environmentally responsible and reduce household bills....

New year, new home: The new homes in Sheffield that you can move into in 2023

Property website Rightmove highlights that January is its busiest ever month, with more than 150 million visits
Sheffield’s affordability has helped the city secure a place as one of the best places to live in Yorkshire
Barratt Developments Yorkshire West has unveiled a stunning collection of new homes in Sheffield, available to purchase with a range of deals in

City-dweller apartments on the District Line for less

According to Zoopla, the average price for a flat nearby District Line tube stations is £604,743*, making purchasing a home close to the popular ‘green line’ out of reach for many first-time buyers.

Providing an affordable route onto the property ladder on both the District and Hammersmith & City Lines, Leaside Lock from Guinness Homes offers a collection of stylish studios, one...

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