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Over-50s ditch south-facing gardens and their hefty price premiums

The latest research from over-50s property specialists, Regency Living , reveals that while most homebuyers tend to have a strong preference for south-facing gardens, among over-50s the relative cool of a north-facing garden is actually the preferred choice.

It has long been understood that homebuyers prefer south-facing gardens due to the fact that they bask in a greater amount of warm sunshine...

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Anwyl Set To Showcase First Fylde Homes

TWO exclusive new show homes just a mile from Lytham are opening soon to showcase the first Fylde development from Anwyl Homes.

Chorley-based Anwyl Homes Lancashire is preparing to launch Mill Green in Warton and is inviting potential purchasers to register their interest to be on the guestlist for a VIP preview event on the evening of December 2.

Featuring 66 private sale...

The homebuyer hotspots for a low carbon footprint

The homebuyer hotspots for a low carbon footprint and below average property values

The latest research by Birmingham estate and lettings agent, Barrows and Forrester , has revealed which pockets of the property market present homebuyers with the best chance of a below average carbon footprint but with the added bonus of below average property prices.

The research by Barrows and...

LANCASHIRE DAY LINGO

EY up cocker, have you watched the reet good lesson in how to speak Lancashire?

In celebration of Lancashire Day (November 27), the organisers of a charity prize draw to win a £250,000 home in Feniscowles, Blackburn, Lancashire, have put together a tongue-in-cheek guide to the local lingo.

The new-build home was donated by Preston -based Kingswood Homes , to raise money for...

Great surroundings and a good school nearby ticks boxes at Garforth

After moving to the UK from Hong Kong, the Hui family had several ‘musts’ for their long-term home – it had to be a Redrow new build, near a good school and have a good living environment.

After searching for a month, the family found their ‘ideal place to live’ at Aspen Park , in Garforth, West Yorkshire.

Ardis, 36, a stay-at-home mother said: “As we are not local people,...

New property market research: How flatsharing can halve your carbon footprint

How flatsharing can halve your carbon footprint

SpareRoom releases new data revealing how much energy Brits can save per year by sharing their home with others:

o Two people could save over 0.41 tonnes of CO2 each – the equivalent of one person flying from London to Marrakech, Morocco

o Three people could save over 0.58 tonnes each – the equivalent of one person...

The London brandmarks commanding the highest house price premiums

Research by central London estate agency, Bective , reveals which of London’s most famous brandmarks commands the highest property price premium when compared to the wider borough.

Bective analysed the value of residential real estate in postcodes surrounding 13 of prime London’s most iconic brandmarks and found that on average, property values come in at £1,548 per square foot....

Boyer achieves Planning Consent for 227 New Homes in Basingstoke

National planning consultancy Boyer (part of Leaders Romans Group ) has secured a reserved matters planning consent on behalf of Bloor Homes at Basingstoke Golf Course. The application was approved by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council on 3 November 2021. Of the new 227 homes, 91 are dedicated affordable housing.

The reserved matters planning consent follows the Planning...

A Home Alone house could see you sell for 123% more

Research by MoveStreets, the property portal designed for the mobile generation, has revealed how much more homebuyers are willing to pay for a Home Alone house in the current market.

Of course, they don’t mean a house fit with Kevin McCallister as an additional house guest, but the style of the home itself. Georgian style homes...

The best property hotspots for electric car owners

The most affordable homebuyer hotspots for electric car owners

Estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed which areas of the UK property market are home to the most affordable property values and the greatest abundance of charging ports for electric vehicles.

For many, our cars are an integral part of our home and more and more of us are opting for electric or hybrid...

Property market analysis: Staging your home could add £47,000 when selling

The latest property market analysis by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed that staging your home during the selling process could boost your sale price by as much as £47,000.

Staging is generally considered to be an American property market import, but it really just requires a few finishing touches in addition to the work we already put in before...

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