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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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Local housebuilder launches new homes off-plan in East Malling

Independent housebuilder Dandara has just launched a brand-new range of modern homes off-plan in East Malling, Kent, to meet the increased demand for countryside living. Throughout 2021, searches for properties in East Malling doubled as buyers were keen to find homes that fit this change in priorities*. The Sweetings development, located on New Road, will offer a range of three, four, and...

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Boiler Issues: Expert Answers Most Searched Questions

Top 5 Most Searched For General Boiler Questions UK Rank General Boiler Question Average Yearly Search Volumes 1 How much is a new boiler? 52,800 2 What is a combi boiler? 43,200 3 How much is a boiler service? 34,800 4 How to repressurise a boiler ? 28,800 5 Who qualifies for a boiler grant? 22,800

As the table above shows, most people are querying the costs of repairing or replacing a...

New Appointment to Support Kingswood Homes Growth Plans

Kingswood Homes is sharpening its skills set after welcoming new senior planner Kieran Blaydes to support its growth plans

The ambitious housebuilder aims to increase its output from 100 to 200 homes a year and progressing developments through the planning process will be key to achieving those targets.

“I previously worked as a planning consultant to housebuilders preparing planning...

Top 10 cities to 'flip' a house revealed by new report

The top 10 cities to ‘flip’ a house in the UK revealed

New report names Manchester as the best place to ‘flip’ a house for profit
Renovators in Liverpool are adding the most value with +£20,000 on average
Seven of the top 10 cities are in Northern England or Scotland

A new report has named Manchester as the best place to ‘flip’ a house by analysing...

Devonshire Homes announces extended revolving credit agreement to spearhead ambitious growth plans

West Country independent housebuilder Devonshire Homes has extended its revolving credit facility with Lloyds Bank to facilitate future growth plans.

The newly extended agreement will support Devonshire Homes’ expansion strategy to double turnover and deliver 400 homes per annum by 2026.

The privately-owned housebuilder has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Lloyds...

Mill Green Event Offers Mortgage Advice, Moving Help and More

ANYONE with eyes on a new home in the Lytham area should head to Mill Green in the village of Warton this weekend (Feb 19/20).

Anwyl Homes is celebrating its two new show homes at Mill Green , off Lytham Road, and is keen to show home buyers everything this superb location has to offer.

There’s an open invitation for people to join them for show home tours and light...

Milestone For New Community in Ross-On-Wye

THE opening of a new show home this February marks the latest milestone for the growing community taking shape at St Mary’s Garden Village in Ross-On-Wye.

Edenstone Homes opened its first show home at the popular development in 2019. Now that building work has progressed, the company is moving into a new show home – an example of the three-bedroom detached Budleigh Corner style...

UK Foster Parents Designated As ‘Unmortgageable’

Whilst the property market has run away with itself in recent years, especially during the pandemic with house prices rising over 18% since March 2020, one section of society has been unable to participate - ostracised because they are paid by the state to look after children in care.

A case study to demonstrate the problem:

Louise and Sonya Sweeney, a married couple from...

Now is the time to sell to take advantage of the homebuyer spring surge

Research by estate and lettings agent, Barrows and Forrester , has revealed that now is the time to list your home on the market in order to take advantage of the spring surge in market activity that’s about to hit the property market.

Barrows and Forrester analysed residential transactions across England and Wales by month over the last five years, looking at the average number of...

Leading Scottish estate agency further builds its operations in Glasgow

As property prices remain strong, Scotland’s leading legal and estate agency, Pacitti Jones, is continuing to expand its operations throughout Scotland in 2022. This week the rapidly growing agency is announcing a further acquisition with Dennistoun based estate agency, Tip Top Homes.

This is expected to be the first of several acquisitions for Pacitti Jones this year as the award-...

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