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UK property sector gender pay gap keeps getting wider and It now has the fourth largest gap across all UK industries

The latest research from Yopa reveals that real estate remains one of the UK's worst-performing industries when it comes to the gender pay gap, ranking as the fourth largest across all sectors after widening over both the past year and the past decade.

Yopa has looked at the state of the gender pay gap in UK real estate* and found that it currently stands at an average of 14.2.

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What does 2023 have in store for our finances?

Bradley Post, CEO of tax experts, RIFT Tax Refunds , has provided his thoughts on the year ahead and what it means for both businesses and their employees when it comes to their tax related affairs.

CEO of RIFT Tax Refunds, Bradley Post, commented:

“Following on from the chaos of the autumn ‘mini budget’, 2023 is a very tough one to call but the predominant hope for many is...

SO Resi Launches Affordable Apartments in Bracknell

According to research carried out by 331 local authorities into areas that performed well in previous recessions, Bracknell in Berkshire has been highlighted as an ‘ultra-resilient property hotspot’. The town has seen its affordable housing stock boosted with the launch of SO Resi Bracknell, with the site providing a range of one and two-bedroom apartments starting from £61,875.

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Spotting opportunities will be key to property market success in 2023 says Nest Seekers UK Managing Director

An ability to spot an opportunity – and communication – will be key to combating uncertain economic headwinds in 2023, says the UK head of elite global property brokerage Nest Seekers International.

As the luxury property brokerage develops ambitious plans for growth next year, UK Managing Director Solly Strickland is sanguine about the prospect of a downturn and believes an agile...

Allotments available to the public after launch of two new sites at Kingsbrook in Aylesbury

Recent data indicates that up to 100,000 people are on a waiting list for a council-owned allotment. In an attempt to ease the wait time for those in Aylesbury, Barratt David Wilson Homes and Kingsbrook Parish Council have celebrated the launch of 2 new community allotment sites, comprising 102 allotment plots on-site at the housebuilder’s Kingsbrook development. The handover was attended by...

Barratt David Wilson Homes breaks ground at local Kingsbrook development

Barratt David Wilson Homes has cause for celebration this week, as the housebuilder officially broke the ground at its new Railway Park at Kingsbrook in Aylesbury. The new open space is situated to the south of Orchard Green village and will include a community orchard, allotments, amphitheatre, multi-use games area and a neighbourhood play area for residents to enjoy.

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Meet your local Site Manager: Blair Harvey at Meadowburne Place

Eastbourne housebuilder Barratt Homes is encouraging more women to enter the construction industry, having recently appointed Site Manager Blair Harvey at its Meadowburne Place development on St Martins Road.

The 32-year-old has been with Barratt Southern Counties for seven years, having joined the business in 2015 as part of a graduate scheme after completing her degree in Building...

Bespoke Hillside House development launch final three apartments in Radlett

Griggs Homes has released for sale the final three apartments at Hillside House, a bespoke development of 14 luxury new homes in the highly sought-after Hertfordshire town of Radlett.

Now 80 per cent reserved, all apartments at Hillside House – which is located at 1-3 The Drive – are available for occupation. The highly spacious two-bedroom apartments on sale range from 1,121 – 1,375...

Two new Land Directors appointment to drive regional developer to the next level

Hertfordshire-based developer Griggs Homes is on course for a major expansion – and to spearhead growth and seek out fresh development opportunities it has appointed two new Land Directors, Matt Green and Ollie Myrants-Wilson.

Griggs Homes is a third-generation family business, based in Borehamwood, which is currently best known for its small, boutique developments and bespoke homes...

Charity for disadvantaged children receives Christmas boost

Disadvantaged children's charity, KidsOut has received a boost to its Christmas initiative thanks to a generous donation from 5 Star Homebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire West .

Members of the team from Barratt Developments Yorkshire West played Father Christmas this December by taking part in the ‘Giving Tree’ initiative to support disadvantaged children.

The ‘Giving...

Local Homebuilder backs the British Red Cross’ Ukraine Crisis Appeal

Established humanitarian charity, the British Red Cross, has received a £500 donation ahead of the festive season, from 5 star Homebuilder Barratt Developments Yorkshire West . The British Red Cross is the UK based asset of the International Red Cross Movement - a worldwide humanitarian aid network which works to provide aid and support to people before, during and after a crisis. The...

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