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Postcode subsidence lottery ~ Free tool helps homeowners assess risk as UK braces for surge year in subsidence cases ~

All indicators suggest 2025 is likely to be the UK's next subsidence 'surge year', a year marked by a sharp spike in insurance claims triggered by prolonged heat and drought. In response, Geobear, a leading provider of subsidence solutions , has launched a new subsidence risk postcode calculator , giving homeowners a fast, free way to understand their property's risk level and take action before the damage...

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Celebration event marks completion of major homes development on St Mary’s Island

A celebration event has been held to mark the completion of a major housing project that has rejuvenated part of Chatham’s former Royal Dockyard.

Almost 30 years in the making, the St Mary’s Island development has transformed the 150-acre peninsula in the River Medway into a thriving neighbourhood of 1,700 homes with a school, parks and community centre.

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How to Modernise Your Old Home With Energy-Efficient Upgrades

Old houses often have the advantage over new builds in terms of being built more sturdily, with high ceilings and more space both indoors and outdoors. Not to mention they often hold more charm in terms of architecture and design.

But although new builds have a reputation for being more cheaply built and cramped by comparison, they’re often also built with energy efficiency in mind...

Extending a mortgage by 10 years costs the average first-time buyer £87,000

Data from mortgage broker Mojo Mortgages' has revealed that the average mortgage term that a first-time buyer now takes out is 30 years.

However, whilst a longer mortgage term can provide some short-term relief in the form of a lower mortgage payment per month, they come with significantly higher overall interest charges over the life of the loan.

Extending a...

Five postcodes offering landlords huge yields

The latest market analysis by Inventory Base , the UK's market leading Property Inventory Specialists, reveals the five UK postcodes where buy-to-let investors can generate the highest yields with an initial investment cost of below £100,000.

Inventory Base analysed average rental yield data in the UK to highlight which postcodes offer the highest yields for buy-to-let landlords who...

Leaders Romans Group identifies and responds to demand for residential portfolio advice

In the Budget on 30 October it is anticipated that both Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax will rise. But while this may appear unattractive to high earners, current legislation creates an ideal investment opportunity for them as individuals and companies to profit free from increased taxes.

The returns on managed residential property portfolios have increased exponentially in the...

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8 staircase fixes and hallway projects that could add value to your home

When making home improvements, many dive into the project with a short-term budget in mind. Yet they don’t fully consider whether making the “improvement” will benefit the home’s overall value when it comes to selling in the future. To help make renovation decisions easier, home improvers Lucie Levesley, Director at Jackson Woodturners stair part specialists and Kevin Gaskell, Director at...

Living Blue Mallorca: Your Trusted Partner for Buying or Selling Property in Paradise

Mallorca, with its stunning coastlines, charming villages, and idyllic rural landscapes, beckons those seeking a dream property in the Mediterranean. Whether you're searching for your perfect island retreat or looking to sell your existing Mallorcan haven, Living Blue Mallorca stands as your reliable partner throughout the entire process.

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9 top tips to make your property irresistible to homebuyers

New insight from My Home Move Conveyancing , provides valuable advice for sellers who want to get their homes in tip top shape before going to market and presenting them to prospective buyers.

My Home Move Conveyancing has produced nine essential tips for sellers who want to be buyer ready, giving themselves the best chance of securing a great buyer and a great price.

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UK has the slowest global property selling timeline

Market insight from Material Information and digital property pack provider, Moverly , reveals that the UK has the slowest home moving timeline among 12 global nations. But what is causing the market to be so slow?

Moverly has analysed the average time it takes to sell a home in 12 countries, countries that UK citizens often choose to emigrate to.

The analysis...

Downsizers release 340,000 bedrooms per year into the UK housing market

Downsizers are helping to ease the housing crisis by putting an average of 343,000 bedrooms a year back onto the UK housing market, according to new data analysis from over-50's property specialists, Quickmove Properties ,

Quickmove Properties has estimated how many property sales downsizers accounted for in the UK in 2023* and, using additional data collected in a recent downsizer...

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