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London property remains a safe haven for Turkish wealth amid currency decline

The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has shown how London property has helped Turkish investors preserve wealth against the dramatic depreciation of the Turkish lira, with the average London home increasing by 5,490% in lira terms since 2005.

Benham and Reeves analysed the historic performance of the Turkish lira against the pound, before applying this...

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Home sellers achieved 98% of asking price in 2021

Home sellers achieved 98% of asking price in 2021 - These are the nation’s best performing postcodes

The latest data release by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed that the average homeowner in England and Wales achieved 98% of asking price in 2021, up from 96% in 2020.

GetAgent pulls data from all of the major property listing portals which are then...

Not enough space in your home? Here’s what you can do

Sometimes, no matter how much you love your home, it can begin to feel cramped and unwelcoming, especially if a large number of family members live there with you. Then, if you are currently feeling as if your home does not have enough space for everyone in your family to co-exist peacefully, here are some of the best steps that you can take.

Build an Extension

Although building an...

11 ways to make your home greener for 2022

Many of us promise to become more sustainable at the start of a new year, but how are we going to do that? Here are 11 steps from Sustainable Housebuilder of the Year 2021, Barratt Homes , on how to make your home and life eco-friendlier this year.

1. Use bamboo toilet paper

Using an alternative to toilet paper is something that most of us probably wouldn’t think of. However...

One Crown Place Chooses Spike Global For Luxurious New Homes in Shoreditch

One Crown Place is a newly completed development of 246 apartments spread across two strikingly contemporary 28-storey and 33-storey towers on the edge of the City of London, just three minutes’ walk from Liverpool Street Station. As well as one-bedroom to three-bedroom homes, it includes a wealth of community facilities, which is why a robust resident engagement portal was absolutely vital...

Cost of living a concern for homeowners as half already stretched to cover monthly costs

Estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk has revealed that while homeowners remain confident that house prices will remain high and their monthly mortgage payments are unlikely to climb in 2022, the costs associated with running their home and the wider cost of living are a concern for the vast majority, with 48% already stretched or struggling to cover their monthly outgoings.

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Tips for improving your home’s climate control

No one enjoys feeling too hot or too cold, and when you’re living space never feels just the right temperature, it can be frustrating. While you can always put on an extra sweater or take off a layer when you’re feeling too warm, if you want to have better climate control in your home for a more comfortable living environment, consider the suggestions below.

Improve the insulation

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Homeowners made £26 million in 2021 renting out empty driveways

Money made…empty driveways prove a lucrative income stream
Londoners sit at the top of the money tree, as takings in the capital surged past the £11 million mark last year
Driveway demand…even more growth is expected in 2022 as workers head back to the office and the population enjoys post-lockdown freedoms

Astute homeowners laughed their way to the...

Affordable Housing Solution In Abberley

AN affordable housing scheme is available in Abberley to help people with a local link secure a brand new home for less.

Elan Homes is working with Malvern Hills District Council to help make owning a new build home easier to afford.

Subject to eligibility criteria, selected properties at Three Js in Abberley are being sold at a discount to market value. It means...

Halifax House Price Winners 2021

Halifax House Price Winners 2021 - Taunton, Chippenham & Rochdale Top List

Taunton tops UK house price growth table in 2021
Chippenham saw the largest cash increase with prices up £58,322
Rochdale was 3rd and highest placed northern town

Areas with the biggest house price growth of 2021 have seen the value of homes rise by three times the...

You can win £10,000 to put towards a house deposit by finding a pair of keys launched from space

Company offering £10,000 to put towards a house deposit… if you find a pair of keys launched from space!

With many people struggling to get on the property ladder, regulated property buyers, Good Move are offering £10,000 to put towards a house deposit
A pair of keys are being launched into space on Wednesday 19th January, and the first person to find them will win the huge

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