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Majority of agents feel 'unsupported' amid Material Information changes, says Reapit survey

The withdrawal of National Trading Standards Estate Agency (NTSELAT) guidance on Material Information has created uncertainty and confusion across the property sector, and the government has yet to provide enough support for the industry, a new survey has revealed.

Of the 300+ property professionals who took part, over 96% revealed they feel unsupported as they try to navigate these regulatory...

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Now is the time to sell to take advantage of the homebuyer spring surge

Research by estate and lettings agent, Barrows and Forrester , has revealed that now is the time to list your home on the market in order to take advantage of the spring surge in market activity that’s about to hit the property market.

Barrows and Forrester analysed residential transactions across England and Wales by month over the last five years, looking at the average number of...

Housebuilder launches show home at St Michael's Park development

Independent housebuilder Dandara has just launched a new show home at its St Michael’s Park development on Soulbury Road, Stewkley. The development is proving popular as buyers who fled further out during the pandemic, as well as buyers trying to escape the rising costs in the city, are both flocking to the commuter belt to buy.*

Perfect for buyers who are looking for more space, it’...

New-build market transactions plummet during the pandemic

The top 20 towns and cities driving £6bn worth of new homes purchases

The latest research by the new-build sales optimisation platform, Unlatch , has highlighted which towns and cities in England and Wales saw the highest value of new homes sold in 2021 as almost £6bn worth of new-build property was purchased.

Unlatch analysed property transaction records from the Land Registry...

These street names in the South West of England can increase your property value by £13,470

Where are the most romantic streets in the UK?

OnlineMortgageAdvisor.co.uk can reveal that there are 705 streets with a romantic name in the UK. The most romantic region is the South East of England where you can find a whopping 115 streets containing a love-related term in their name.

In second place is the East of England with 109 romantic streets , followed by Yorkshire and the...

A few words of advice for first time homebuyers in 2022

Buying a house can be a daunting, complicated and confusing undertaking, so having the right guidance is key to avoiding costly setbacks and mistakes. In this guide, we explore the main things to consider before, and during, the home buying process. From shopping around to improving your credit score, these tips will help you get on the property ladder, with minimal hiccups along the way....

Local housebuilder launches new homes off-plan in East Malling

Independent housebuilder Dandara has just launched a brand-new range of modern homes off-plan in East Malling, Kent, to meet the increased demand for countryside living. Throughout 2021, searches for properties in East Malling doubled as buyers were keen to find homes that fit this change in priorities*. The Sweetings development, located on New Road, will offer a range of three, four, and...

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Boiler Issues: Expert Answers Most Searched Questions

Top 5 Most Searched For General Boiler Questions UK Rank General Boiler Question Average Yearly Search Volumes 1 How much is a new boiler? 52,800 2 What is a combi boiler? 43,200 3 How much is a boiler service? 34,800 4 How to repressurise a boiler ? 28,800 5 Who qualifies for a boiler grant? 22,800

As the table above shows, most people are querying the costs of repairing or replacing a...

New Appointment to Support Kingswood Homes Growth Plans

Kingswood Homes is sharpening its skills set after welcoming new senior planner Kieran Blaydes to support its growth plans

The ambitious housebuilder aims to increase its output from 100 to 200 homes a year and progressing developments through the planning process will be key to achieving those targets.

“I previously worked as a planning consultant to housebuilders preparing planning...

Top 10 cities to 'flip' a house revealed by new report

The top 10 cities to ‘flip’ a house in the UK revealed

New report names Manchester as the best place to ‘flip’ a house for profit
Renovators in Liverpool are adding the most value with +£20,000 on average
Seven of the top 10 cities are in Northern England or Scotland

A new report has named Manchester as the best place to ‘flip’ a house by analysing...

Devonshire Homes announces extended revolving credit agreement to spearhead ambitious growth plans

West Country independent housebuilder Devonshire Homes has extended its revolving credit facility with Lloyds Bank to facilitate future growth plans.

The newly extended agreement will support Devonshire Homes’ expansion strategy to double turnover and deliver 400 homes per annum by 2026.

The privately-owned housebuilder has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Lloyds...

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