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Britain's over‑55s face 'impossible' search for accessible homes as bungalow supply crashes to one per cent

A growing number of older homeowners say they're trapped in properties that no longer meet their needs, as new research commissioned by Uplifts reveals the UK is now facing a 'critical accessibility gap' in its housing market.

According to the study, one in four (25 per cent) people aged 55+ say their current home won't support their long‑term mobility - yet bungalows, the home type most...

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Preparing for a mortgage appointment

Stipendium, the platform that simplifies life’s complex events , has compiled a guide on what to expect when it comes to getting mortgage ready, as well as jargon busting some of the most common, and often confusing terms associated with the mortgage application process.

Stipendium has broken down the homebuying process into 12 essential steps via their first product release, Merge...

New homes sell 28 days faster

The latest analysis by new-build sales optimisation platform, Unlatch , has shown how a new-build property purchase will see UK homebuyers achieve their dream of homeownership 28 days faster on average compared to an existing property.

The research looked at the average time to sell, breaking it down from first listing to sold subject to contract and then how long it also takes to...

Wimbledon Village welcomes Wimbledon Homes, a new boutique estate agency with a fresh approach to selling real estate

Established by Mark Beim, Wimbledon Homes is a new local and independent boutique estate agency situated in the heart of Wimbledon Village, with a vision of injecting a fresh and passionate approach to the local property market.

Having spent more than 20 years living in Wimbledon Village and Coombe and working for premier agents Robert Holmes, Knight Frank, Alan Briegel and Coombe...

Summer Launch For Staffordshire Village Homes

A HOTLY anticipated housing development in the Staffordshire village of Elford will launch this summer. Elan Homes is nearing a sell-out at three developments in the county – The Hyde, Kinver; Woottonbrook, Wombourne; and Brook Meadow, Loggerheads – and is hoping to build on the success of those schemes with its latest venture. Known as Seven Acres, the latest development will see 25 new...

Local housebuilder supports The Rock Foundation with £1,000 donation

Local housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, which includes the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has donated £1,000 as part of its Community Fund initiative to The Rock Foundation, a front-line charitable organisation that has created new and unique provisions for young people and adults with learning disabilities and disadvantages.

Located near to Barratt...

Local housebuilder supports Strensall Tigers FC with brand new football kits for the season

Leading housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, which has a number of new and existing developments throughout the York area, is showcasing its support for the local community by teaming up with Strensall Tigers Junior Football Club as their new sponsors for the Under 5s team, and providing them with brand new football kits for the season.

Located near to Barratt...

Dandara acquires site for 88 new homes within walking distance of Deal beach

Leading independent housebuilder Dandara has completed the purchase of a four hectare site in the Kent seaside town of Deal. As well as creating a contemporary selection of two-, three-, and four-bedroom homes, the development will also include a brand new synthetic turf football pitch and clubhouse to benefit the local community.

The land, off Freemens Way, was once a school playing...

£940m increase in equity release by UK homeowners

Research from debt advisory specialists, Henry Dannell , reveals that equity release payments in the UK increased by almost £1 billion in 2021, as more and more people look for alternative ways of ensuring healthy and happy retirements.

Between 2020 - 2021, the amount of money released in the UK rose from £3.9 billion to £4.8 billion, an annual increase of £940 million, or 24.4%....

HMOs hold their market premiums despite licensing changes

Market analysis from specialist property lending experts, Octane Capital , has revealed that the current market value of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) currently sits above wider market values, suggesting that new licensing laws have had a limited impact on the appetite for the often perceived trickier path to building a buy-to-let portfolio.

Licensing changes surrounding HMOs...

Estate agents warned about money laundering giveaways

Since the UK housing market erupted during the pandemic, demand and activity has shown no sign of dropping. However, the frantic speed at which the market is moving and the strain it has placed on the property industry means some standard checks and balances can be missed or overlooked, clearing the way for criminals to thrive, of whom the most common are money launderers.

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