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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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Long-Awaited Former Aerodrome Redevelopment Underway

WORK to prepare a long-term vacant site, once home to the Brockworth Aerodrome and Gloucestershire Aircraft Company, for new homes is underway.

Around 30 years since outline permission to redevelop the site was first granted to another developer, Bluebell Homes, part of the Edenstone Group, has been given full planning consent to build 166 new homes off Whittle Square, Brockworth, on...

BELLWAY LAUNCHES FABULOUS APARTMENTS IN FARNBOROUGH

Perfectly positioned in a desirable central location, buyers can take full advantage of Farnborough’s thriving town centre living at Bellway Homes’ new development, Sky Plaza. Launching this weekend, Sky Plaza will offer a contemporary collection of 173 one and two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom homes appealing to first time buyers, commuters and families.

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The most affordable housing markets for a digital detox

Gwent, Ayrshire and County Durham rank amongst some of the most affordable areas to get on the UK property ladder with the lowest level of internet usage, according to the latest research by GetAgent.co.uk .

For many, good internet connectivity is a vital commodity in this day and age and one that has grown even more important having spent months working from home under lockdown...

UK cities with BEST and WORST neighbours

- Southampton tops UK’s list of nicest neighbours

- 78% of the country said those living nearby had carried out acts of kindness

- Liverpool top city for neighbourly kindness

The UK’s top neighbours have been revealed with Southampton taking the crown as the nation’s nicest.

A nationwide survey has found that Southampton has the nicest neighbours with more...

London property prices have stuttered under Sadiq

Research by the leading mortgage broker for global high-net-worths, Enness Global Mortgages , has revealed how house prices have performed under the last three London Mayors, ahead of Thursday’s mayoral election.

Enness analysed house price growth from the start and end of each term running back over the last five terms and three individuals to have held the position.

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Reasons Why Some Properties Are More Expensive Than Others

When you're planning to buy a new house, you might wonder why some are way more expensive than others. Despite having a similar appearance and size, some properties are still pricier. While it doesn't mean they're perfect for you, it pays to know how properties get their price tag.

Law of supply and demand

It’s basic economics. When there’s more demand for the property in the area,...

UK cities with nicest neighbours revealed

- Southampton tops UK’s list of nicest neighbours - 78% of the country said those living nearby had carried out acts of kindness - Liverpool top city for neighbourly kindness

The UK’s top neighbours have been revealed with Southampton taking the crown as the nation’s nicest.

A nationwide survey has found that Southampton has the nicest neighbours with more than half of...

BIG DEMAND FOR OLD COLWYN HOMES AS CASTLE GREEN PLANS SECOND LAUNCH

WITH new homes in Old Colwyn in great demand, Castle Green Homes is preparing to launch a second venture.

Even before the sales office opened at the existing Parc Elian , 80% of the 42 homes had already been reserved “off plan” and now just three remain at the Dolwen Road development.

Buoyed by the near sell-out success, the HBF five-star rated homebuilder is planning to...

Exeter in danger of submerging underwater by 2100

Research by online estate agents Emoov has revealed that Exeter could be underwater by the year 2100.

Increased rainfall and rising sea levels cause a threat to the coastal city, with the Environmental Agency warning that shoreline cities could face “serious questions” about their long term safety from rising sea levels.

The UN has also warned that extremes of coastal...

Exeter homeowners undervalue their homes by almost £46,000

More than a third of Exeter homeowners undervalue their homes by almost £46,000 as Zoopla reveals the city’s ‘Hidden Equity’

● More than a third of Exeter homeowners undervalue their home by an average of £45,937

● More than half of homeowners in the city have lost touch with the value of their home

● Half of homeowners unlocked their ‘hidden equity’ to move to a nicer...

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