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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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How your Instagram and TikTok Christmas posts could lead to a burglary

How not to celebrate Christmas
The correct way to post on social media to avoid theft
How TikTok could make you a victim of theft this Christmas

Millions of people prepping for Christmas in the UK are putting themselves and their property at risk of theft.

Sharing images and videos across social media platforms of gifts and decor could lead...

Planning permission granted for Devonshire Homes’ North Devon development, The Grange

Torridge District Council has approved Devonshire Homes’ planning application for 225 new homes off Manteo Way in East-the-Water, Bideford.

Devonshire Homes worked collaboratively with Torridge District Council officers throughout the nine-month application process, culminating in a recommendation for approval which was supported by the Planning Committee on 5th November 2021....

NEW OPERATIONS DIRECTOR FOR ADDLIVING - STEPHEN WILSON JOINS RESIDENTIAL LETTINGS AND MANAGEMENT BUSINESS FROM TOUCHSTONE

The founders of Addington Capital, Martin Roberts and Matt Allen have recruited Stephen Wilson as the new Operations Director of Add Living, Addington’s sister residential lettings and management business.

Stephen joins AddLiving from Touchstone where he was as Associate Director, leading a team across multiple residential sites in London and the South East. Prior to that he was a...

Britain’s best buy-to-let investment locations for a high yield

Research by nationwide buy-to-let specialist, Sequre Property Investment , has revealed which major cities are home to the largest level of high yield rental homes, as well as which property type presents the best opportunity for a robust buy-to-let return.

Sequre Property Investment analysed current market stock looking at the level of high yield investment opportunities available...

The CHEAPEST cities in the UK to RENT an apartment

Stoke-on-Trent is the cheapest city for rent according to new data, whilst London is the most expensive  

Analysis reveals that Stoke-on-Trent is the cheapest city in the UK to rent an apartment with tenants paying £489.22 a month on average.  
Bradford and Sunderland are the second and third most affordable cities for tenants.   
London, Brighton and

The snagging app helping homebuyers and builders to eradicate the old age issue of new-build homes

Buying a new-build home can be daunting, and all too often homeowners can feel out of their depth without the right tools and support to help guide them through the process.

Not only are buyers being lumbered with homes that are unfit for sale and burdened with the responsibility of organising repairs - but developers are also affected, with snags leading to wasted resources, time,...

Carter Jonas Comments on the Introduction of Biodiversity Net Gain

On Wednesday 9 November, the Environment Bill passed into law, creating a statutory requirement that new development achieves a minimum 10% biodiversity net gain (BNG).

Kieron Gregson, Associate Partner and Mark Russell, Partner and Natural Capital Lead at national property consultancy Carter Jonas, comment on the change and its impact on planning and development.

“The...

PRINTWORKS PROVIDES PURCHASERS WITH RARE CENTRAL READING RESIDENCY

Regularly voted as one of the best places to work in the UK [1] - it is clear to see why Reading is in such high demand. This well-planned town is an increasing hub of service sector job opportunities, with titans of the industry Microsoft and The Oracle having their UK headquarters in the area. Combined with its growing selection of good schools and excellent transport links, Reading has...

West Country housebuilder appoints new Managing Director

Award-winning West Country housebuilder Devonshire Homes has appointed a new Managing Director. Angus Cook has taken the reins at the firm, which is based in Tiverton and has been building homes across the South West since 1992.

With over 20 years’ experience in residential development, Angus, 45, joins from Bewley Homes where he was the Land and Planning Director. Angus has...

Twickenham Film Studios planning development construction

Boyer achieves Planning Consent for The Transformation of Twickenham Film Studios

National planning consultancy Boyer , part of the Leaders Romans Group , has secured a resolution to grant planning permission for the transformative redevelopment of Twickenham Film Studios in west London, enabling it to compete in the global market, provide additional local employment and significantly extend its integration within the local community.

The...

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