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Professional Polygamy: 1 in 10 people who WFH have taken on a side hustle

The latest research from The Global Payroll Alliance (GPA) , reveals that with 71% of those in full-time employment maintaining some degree of working from home, as many as 1 in 10 have picked up a side gig to help boost their income, with over a third admitting to earning this additional income whilst on the clocks with their main employer,

The survey of UK workers, commissioned by the GPA,...

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Pandemic adds two years to the average age of a first-time buyer

While the pandemic has spurred an unprecedented property market boom across the UK, research by GetAgent.co.uk has shown that the Covid may have pushed the average age of a first-time buyer up by almost two years - and that’s just those to have retained employment thanks to the government’s furlough scheme.

The furlough scheme was the government lifeline afforded to many in order to...

Make the smart move South to Southmere

Providing an exciting opportunity to get on to the property ladder before Crossrail launches this year, Peabody is releasing a selection of 1 and 2-bed apartments through Help to Buy at Southmere.

Offering an opportunity to buy into one of London’s most exciting landscapes, residents will enjoy five lakes, seven kilometres of canals, and double the amount of green space per person...

Local homebuilder reports significant contributions to Yorkshire communities in 2021

10th March 2022: Barratt Developments Yorkshire, which includes the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has reported significant social, economic and environmental contributions to the Yorkshire communities in which it builds over the course of the last year.

In 2021, the homebuilder built 1,392 new homes across the region, supporting over 4,551 jobs through its own business...

West Country housebuilder raises over £14,000 for William Wates Memorial Trust

West Country housebuilder Devonshire Homes has helped fundraise thousands of pounds for the William Wates Memorial Trust during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Supporting the Trust since 2020, Devonshire Homes has raised a total of £14,100 through various fundraising activities. The funds will help the Trust support projects that encourage young people experiencing severe disadvantage to keep...

Best of Both Worlds: Latest Apartments Launch At Barratt London's Hendon Waterside Scheme

Barratt London has launched its latest phase of apartments at its popular Hendon Waterside development in West Hendon, NW9. Parkview Apartments offer buyers a collection of one, two and three-bedroom homes located in one of London’s latest regeneration hotspots, Hendon.

Director-level promotions at planning consultancy, Boyer

Boyer , part of Leaders Romans Group , has announced the promotion of two planning consultants to director.

Following completion of the Next Director Programme, Philip Allin has been promoted to Director in the London office and David Hutchinson to Land and Planning Director in the Midlands office.

Andrew Williams, managing director of Boyer comments: Phil joined us as a...

These are the world’s most wanted property features

Research by GetAgent.co.uk has revealed which features homebuyers find the most important based on online search volumes and how this differs from nation to nation around the world.

The research analysed the most sought after features amongst international homebuyers across every nation in the world by analysing Google search data to determine the most frequent property related...

What is the legal process for buying a house?

When you are buying a new property, the conveyancing process can seem daunting, especially if you haven’t been through it before. Here is an overview of the process to help you get started.

When your offer is accepted you need to instruct a conveyancer who will obtain the contract and related documents from the seller’s conveyancer.

It is important to choose a reputable firm...

Virtual Webinar: Getting On London's Property Ladder

With the number of first-time buyers reaching a record high in 2021 and up 35% from the previous year, more people are seeking advice than ever before on how to take their first step onto the property ladder [1] . As inflation and living costs rise – particularly in the capital – it’s no wonder that buyers are looking for help to navigate the ins and outs of homeownership.

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Guinness launches a new collection of stylish apartments to major East London neighbourhood

New research reveals that demand for London homes has seen a major comeback post pandemic, as competition for apartments in the capital ramps up following the return to office work.*

Providing buyers the opportunity to purchase a chic apartment in a desirable Zone 2 location, Guinness Homes are launching a new phase of one bedroom Shared Ownership apartments at Leaside Lock on...

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