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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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These are the world’s most wanted property features

Research by GetAgent.co.uk has revealed which features homebuyers find the most important based on online search volumes and how this differs from nation to nation around the world.

The research analysed the most sought after features amongst international homebuyers across every nation in the world by analysing Google search data to determine the most frequent property related...

What is the legal process for buying a house?

When you are buying a new property, the conveyancing process can seem daunting, especially if you haven’t been through it before. Here is an overview of the process to help you get started.

When your offer is accepted you need to instruct a conveyancer who will obtain the contract and related documents from the seller’s conveyancer.

It is important to choose a reputable firm...

Virtual Webinar: Getting On London's Property Ladder

With the number of first-time buyers reaching a record high in 2021 and up 35% from the previous year, more people are seeking advice than ever before on how to take their first step onto the property ladder [1] . As inflation and living costs rise – particularly in the capital – it’s no wonder that buyers are looking for help to navigate the ins and outs of homeownership.

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Guinness launches a new collection of stylish apartments to major East London neighbourhood

New research reveals that demand for London homes has seen a major comeback post pandemic, as competition for apartments in the capital ramps up following the return to office work.*

Providing buyers the opportunity to purchase a chic apartment in a desirable Zone 2 location, Guinness Homes are launching a new phase of one bedroom Shared Ownership apartments at Leaside Lock on...

The importance of having an independent inventory

The advantage, and importance, of having a professional independent inventory report drawn up cannot be underestimated. A poorly recorded or written report, may leave the landlord with having no foundation for a claim.

A landlord may construct his own inventory but there are 2 major disadvantages that pertain to this. Firstly - Detail. A property inventory report needs to be highly...

Catalyst celebrates sales successes at Newman Place

Demonstrating the demand for Shared Ownership in Oxfordshire, over 85% of homes released in the first two phases at Newman Place are now reserved.

A new development by Catalyst, delivering 162 one to four bedroom homes in Littlemore, the Shared Ownership homes have proven particularly popular amongst families; seven of the eight four-bedroom houses released in January were reserved...

From Big Ben to Burnham: well-connected living for countryside newbies

For the first time on record, 2021 saw first-time buyers make up nearly a quarter (24%) of Londoners buying outside the capital. The capital’s loss is the home counties gain with these buyers prepared to move 24% further out of the city than pre pandemic, as hybrid working looks set to continue. *

With this change in preference for first time buyers comes a huge demand for properties...

Average time to sell a home drops as pandemic market backlog clears

Estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk has released its latest look at the time it’s taking to sell a home, with the data showing the huge market delays experienced during much of the pandemic have finally started to clear.

GetAgent tracks the average time to sell a home across England and Wales based on the point at which a property is listed for sale and the point at which...

Housebuilder puts new homes in reach for first-time buyers

Local housebuilder Barratt Homes has launched its brand-new Home Reach scheme alongside partner heylo at its Aylesham Village development on Dorman Avenue North. Buyers need only a five per cent deposit the part buy - part rent scheme, to secure their first one or two-bedroom apartment.

The scheme aims to provide an alternative low cost route to allow more first-time buyers to get...

Carter Jonas Achieves Planning Consent for Barratt and David Wilson Homes in Cambridge

National property consultancy Carter Jonas has secured planning consent on behalf of Barratt and David Wilson Homes (Eastern Counties) to deliver 410 homes (of which 40% are affordable housing) in North West Cambridge, on part of a larger scheme known as Darwin Green 1.

Consent was awarded by Cambridge City Council on 15 December.

The Reserved Matters planning consent is for...

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