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Devon housebuilder reveals over a third of locals are turning to AI for festive help this Christmas

A local housebuilder has found that people across Devon are turning to artificial intelligence to help ease the pressure of Christmas preparation.

The research conducted by David Wilson Homes, which is currently building at Hampton Mill, in Okehampton, and Barum Knoll, in Barnstaple, found that over a third (36%) of the 2,000 people surveyed across the UK plan to use AI to support their...

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Eight trending TikTok security hacks to try this summer

With the hashtag #homesecurity having a whopping 68.5 million views on TikTok, plus #homesecuritytips having a further 2.3 million, experts have revealed the most effective trending security tips to try at home.

The research comes after security retailers, safe.co.uk , surveyed the nation to find out what security measures people take at their properties. The results revealed that 61...

400,000 property transactions hit by down valuations in the last year

The latest property market analysis by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has estimated that almost 400,000 UK property transactions have been down valued in the last year alone.

Benham and Reeves analysed property market transactions over the last 12 months to reveal how many homes are being down valued based on a devaluation report by Bankrate .

How many...

Student accommodation causes Covid concern for 78% of students

Research by Manor Interiors , the expert in build-to-rent furnishing solutions, has found that the majority of UK students feel their accommodation could be better designed to minimise the risk of Covid on campus.

The survey commissioned by Manor Interiors found that 78% of students felt their student accommodation could be improved in order to minimise the risk of catching Covid....

Are we too inconsiderate when viewing someone else’s home?

Research by the next-generation, virtual property viewings platform, U-See Homes, has found that the majority of home viewers are failing to consider the cultural differences of homeowners when entering their home during the viewing process - and it could cost them should they make an offer.

The UK is a melting pot of different cultures, religions and nationalities and, as a result,...

One in Five Adults in South West (16%) to Spend Money on Moving Home over the Next Yea

New research highlights that one in ten UK adults (11%), intend to spend money on moving home over the next year.
This is despite the recent boom as the stamp duty holiday deadline approaches in September, where many have already upped sticks.
The sudden influx of house movers has led to reputable removal companies being inundated, alongside ‘cowboy’ removing firms

ASH IN SURREY WELCOMES THE LAUNCH OF A NEW SHOW HOME

Bellway is pleased to introduce a fabulous show home at Wildflower Meadow. Situated in the Surrey village of Ash – just five minutes from Aldershot – this stylish development comprises 154 new homes, ranging from two to four-bedroom houses. Buyers can visit the latest show home at Wildflower Meadow from August 28th – a beautifully appointed four-bedroom house.

Emma Jones, Sales...

Lack of natural light in the home a problem for two in five in South West

Homeowners and renters in the South West admit a lack of natural light at home is making them miserable, with 41% admitting their home lacks natural light or they wish they had more. This resulted in almost a quarter feeling fatigued and unhealthy.

The nationwide study from MyGlazing.com , the consumer advice site from the Glass & Glazing Federation (GGF), asked 1,000 homeowners...

Property industry sees 10.8% increase in greenhouse gas emissions in the last decade

Research by the next-generation, virtual property viewings platform, U-See Homes, has revealed just how much work the property industry has to do in order to lower its impact on the environment.

Greenhouse gas emissions are falling

U-See analysed data on greenhouse gas emissions across each industry over the last decade and found that as a whole, there’s been a reduction of...

Wayhome launches brand new ‘Gradual Homeownership’ scheme for aspiring homeowners

Fund to help buyers on a new route to homeownership
Would-be homeowners can move-in, mortgage-free, with a minimum 5% deposit
Wayhome buys the rest, and the customer pays rent on the part they don’t own
Customers could buy a home worth 6-8x their income
Gradual Homeownership is a flexible scheme that allows customers to buy more of the home

New-build prices up 272% this Millenium as price premium climbs by £78,090

The latest research from Warwick Estates has revealed how the new-build market has outperformed the rest both where price growth and price premiums are concerned since the turn of the Millenium.

The average homeowner is thought to spend 21 years in a home on average , so Warwick Estates analysed new-build and existing house prices between 2000 and 2021 and found that across England...

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