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Over-50s ditch south-facing gardens and their hefty price premiums

The latest research from over-50s property specialists, Regency Living , reveals that while most homebuyers tend to have a strong preference for south-facing gardens, among over-50s the relative cool of a north-facing garden is actually the preferred choice.

It has long been understood that homebuyers prefer south-facing gardens due to the fact that they bask in a greater amount of warm sunshine...

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Airfields development plans prepared for take off

ANWYL Homes and Bellway have submitted detailed plans for a new £40m development at The Airfields in Deeside.

The proposals for the 30-acre site are for 368 new homes, including affordable homes, public open space and play areas, and will breathe new life into the former RAF Sealand site.

It is estimated the project will create almost 100 full-time construction jobs during...

5 PAT testing misconceptions busted

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is a test performed on electrical equipment to determine if they are working correctly. The test is considered an effective way to tell if any electrical equipment is safe to use.

The equipment, alongside the person carrying out the PAT test, must be able to identify basic electrical modes, mechanical damage to an appliance and work environment-...

Detached homes have dominated property price growth since 2006, not just since lockdown

The latest research by Warwick Estates has found that detached homes have been outperforming all other property types for at least 15 years, showing that, while recent growth has indeed been strong due to lockdown, detached properties have always been central to the success of the UK housing market.

The past year has seen property prices rise at remarkable speed and none so much as...

The global property markets driving pandemic price growth

Research by the leading mortgage broker for global high-net-worths, Enness Global Mortgages , has highlighted which global property hotspots are performing best in the face of a pandemic where house price appreciation is concerned.

Enness analysed house prices across 17 major cities worldwide and found that since December 2019, house prices have increased by an average of 8% across...

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! VAST NEW FILM STUDIO PUTS THAMES VALLEY ON THE MAP

£200 million Shinfield Studios to deliver 3,000 new jobs in ‘Cine Valley’
1m sq ft site will help ease UK’s 1.9m sq ft studio space shortfall
Local property market expected to enjoy “notable impact” from studio’s presence

Hollywood is set to arrive in Reading’s Thames Valley Science Park, with the 1m sq ft Shinfield Studios due to open later this...

Study Reveals the Best Summer Staycation of 2021

With summer just around the corner, and lockdown restrictions easing, it is no surprise that OnBuy.com's outdoor recreation department found that the UK's Google trends average for 'staycations' has seen an 89% increase in the past month.

Eager to find out which cities in the UK are best for a summer staycation, HeatingForce.co.uk created an index-based point system taking into...

Developers could face tax on profits as high as £50m if government succeeds with new cladding tax

The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has found that the UK’s 10 biggest developers could each face a potential average tax bill of £25 million per year, if the government succeeds in its attempts to introduce a new residential property developer tax.

In the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017, it has become clear that high-rise...

Home sellers care about price achieved, not about low estate agent fees

The latest research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has found that when it comes to selling their home, homeowners place the price achieved and a smooth selling process as the most important factors.

The survey of UK homeowners by GetAgent asked what was the most important to them when selling a home?

While we all love a bargain, paying a low estate agent...

England’s richest areas have the lowest council tax bills

London borough of Westminster, where average house price is more than £1m, has England’s lowest average council tax bill
County Durham has third lowest average house price in England, but the eighth-highest average council tax

New analysis has revealed how London boroughs receive some of England’s lowest council tax bills, despite the highest house prices in...

Burglaries DROP 57% during lockdown as insurer warns of “alarming” spike as restrictions ease

1 in 5 homeowners hide spare keys in their garden, under flowerpots or doormats
60% of homeowners don’t replace locks after losing house keys
Home Insurance giant and police offer tips on keeping home safe

With lockdown restrictions easing across the UK, Admiral Home Insurance is urging homeowners to make sure their home is secure when out and about...

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