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Essential Drain Checks for Homeowners

As a homeowner, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about your drains, until something goes wrong. But a little attention now and then can save you from unpleasant surprises later. Clogged sinks, slow drainage, or even sewage backups often start with small issues that build up over time. The good news? You don’t need to be a drain specialist to keep things in check.

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Belfast, Leeds, and Bradford have been ranked as the best cities in the UK to retire

Retirement marks a significant milestone, offering the opportunity to spend your golden years embracing a lifestyle filled with relaxation and new adventures.

Whether you're seeking a serene coastal town or the cultural buzz of a historic city, choosing the ideal location to spend your retirement can be difficult. To help those who are searching for the perfect place to enjoy a...

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How much can a short lease cost you when it comes to selling up?

With Labour committing to improving the leasehold sector, the latest research fromOpen Property Group has revealed just how many homes are currently listed for sale across the nation with a short lease, as well as the potential bargains on offer for homebuyers willing to take on the tax of extending them.

Open Property Group analysed current market data* on homes with a short lease...

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Lyon Quarter, Actually

This summer, Guinness Homes will unveil a new show home at their new development on the south coast – Lyon Quarter in Hove. An attractive and affordable collection of apartments, the first launch has already brought 42 studio, one-, two- and three- bedroom Shared Ownership homes to market in one of the UK’s most sought-after seaside towns. Quickly proving popular, over half of the homes are...

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Good news for homebuyers as cost of borrowing expected to fall further over coming months

CEO of Octane Capital , Jonathan Samuels, has reassured homebuyers that should start to benefit from more affordable borrowing costs following the cut to base rate at the start of August, with the average monthly mortgage payment having already fallen by £116 per month since the base rate was frozen in August of last year.

Octane Capital analysed how the monthly cost of taking out a...

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Nation's most valuable second home housing markets revealed as total market value tops £42.7bn

The latest research London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed that whilst Cornwall sits top when it comes to the sheer size of the nation's second home housing market, it's the prime London boroughs of Kensington and Westminster that are home to the highest market value where secondary properties are concerned.

Benham and Reeves analysed current data* on the...

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Build It Live returns to the South West this Weekend

The UK's most practical self build and renovation show returns to Westpoint Arena in Exeter next weekend on 7 and 8 September 2024.

Build It Live brings together everything you need under one roof to help make a building project a success. Listen to real life stories from self builders featured in Build it Magazine. At the Exeter show hear from a florist and surfing instructor who...

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Property expert shares five things which could be devaluing your home

If you're planning on putting your property on the market, it's important to present your home in the most appealing way to attract buyers.

To help Brits, Oren Kander, Senior Valuer at Gaffsy has shared five things which can devalue the price of your home, and how to rectify these issues to promote a speedier sale.

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1 in 10 fireplace users at risk of a chimney fire

New UK research reveals that nearly one in ten fireplace users leave it years before sweeping their chimneys putting their homes at risk of catching fire. One owner said, "I'm not sure how often I should have it done."

The findings from HETAS come during the not-for-profit organisation's Chimney Fire Safety Week (CFSW), an annual, national campaign in partnership with Fire Kills,...

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Rates cut sparks 23% increase in property stock levels

Research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has shown that across Britain, the number of home sellers entering the market increased by 23% in the two weeks following the Bank of England's decision to cut interest rates.

GetAgent analysed listings data* on the level of for sale stock listed across Britain (excluding stock listed as sold subject to contract), as well as...

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Vistry Group opens new Skills Academy in Exeter

A new Skills Academy has been launched in Exeter to provide construction training and employment opportunities for the local community.

Vistry Group, which incorporates Bovis Homes, Countryside Homes and Linden Homes, has opened the Brandon Ball Skills Academy at its Matford Brook development in Alphington, in honour of a former employee.

Delivered in partnership with local...

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