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Boxing Day boom for property listings - Experts reveal how to make your home stand out this winter

The festive season isn't just about mince pies and mistletoe – it's also one of the hottest moments of the year for home movers, with the number of new properties listed for sale on Boxing Day up 26% year on year. With even more sellers expected to join the Boxing Day boom this year, standing out from the crowd is about more than just good photography – it is about how a home feels during those cold,...

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Barratt Developments Yorkshire East Secures 5 Stars for Record 13th Year

Local housebuilder Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, which includes the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has received the maximum 5 star rating in the new Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey.

The number of stars awarded is based on customer responses to the question: “Would you recommend your builder to a friend?”. Over 90% of...

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR GARDEN AHEAD OF THE JUBILEE PARTY

With one in five Brits expected to attend a Jubilee Garden party this weekend, hosts are prepping their lawns ahead of the celebrations.

From bouncy castles to BBQs, dancing and gazebos, the nation’s grass is set to see a lot of activity in June. A recent survey has found 68% want to be proud of their gardens ahead of the big party, whilst 75% are concerned their lawn will be ruined...

Tips to protect your home from vandalism

If you are a home- or businessowner, you no doubt want to protect your home from vandalism and make it more difficult for thieves to break in. Generally speaking, anyone who wants entry into a property will usually go for the easiest point of access. This means that windows and doors are tempting targets for a burglar or vandal. What's more, robbers often target people's homes as opposed to...

City centre new-build affordability beats the commuter belt

The latest new-build sector insight by the new-build sales optimisation platform, Unlatch , has revealed how homebuyers can actually save money by opting for a new home within a major city centre as opposed to looking to the commuter belt.

Unlatch analysed current new-build property values in 12 major cities across Britain, comparing this cost of climbing the ladder to the average...

Barratt Homes launches stunning new development in Throckley

Five star housebuilder, Barratt Homes North East, is celebrating the launch of its brand-new development in Throckley, Meadow Hill.

Barratt Homes North East is bringing 193 new homes to the Throckley area, and will include a selection of stunning three and four-bedroom homes.

Just 8 miles away from the centre of Newcastle, the development benefits from excellent transport...

Royal Residences: Queen's property portfolio worth £3.7billion

The value of the Queen’s UK property portfolio has reached new heights in 2022, with the figure more than £3billion according to a new study.

Research has estimated that Her Majesty’s royal property portfolio may be worth up to £3.7 billion, with royal residences including castles, palaces and luxurious lodges across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

The study...

Origin Housing launch first-time buyer homes in Northwest hotspot of Brent

Providing an answer to London’s competitive and booming property market, Origin Housing has just launched a brand-new collection of contemporary one, two and three-bedroom Shared Ownership apartments at Origin at Middle Yard, on the borders of leafy Dollis Hill and bustling Neasden, Northwest London.

Offering an affordable route for first-time buyers to step onto the property ladder...

Pandemic decline for London flats yet to subside

Pandemic decline in demand for London flats yet to subside Demand for apartment style living across London is yet to return despite a move back to normality for those living and working within the capital.

That’s according to the latest research by Ocasa , the specialist affordable rental platform, who looked at tenant demand for flats across each region of Britain, as well as current stock...

Why Now Is The Time To Switch To A New Home

DISCOVER why now is the time to sell your old property and buy a brand new, energy efficient Anwyl home in Barton or Burscough with the chance to receive up to £2,000 towards household bills.

Anwyl is hosting a special event from 5pm to 8pm on Thursday, June 9 at Lawrence Gardens in Barton and Priory Gardens in Burscough. Experts will be on hand to explain about some of the...

Property Listed in 2010 & still up for sale 4,300+ days later

Property purchasing specialist, HBB Solutions , has revealed that while many homesellers are benefitting from manic market conditions and plenty of buyer interest, Britain’s least loved homes have been on the market for years - the longest since 2010 (over 4,300 days).

HBB Solutions analysed property stock on Rightmove to find the homes that had been listed the longest across each...

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