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Fibo introduces new wall panel decors designed to support faster installation and reduced maintenance across multiple sectors

Fibo has announced the launch of a new collection of wall panel decors, developed to support faster installation, reduced downtime and long-term durability across residential, hospitality, healthcare, education, commercial projects and beyond.

Designed and manufactured in Norway since 1952, Fibo's wall panel system provides a fully waterproof wall solution for interior environments and is...

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26.5% Of UK Residents at Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

26.5% of survey respondents don't have carbon monoxide alarms installed.
12.3% of those surveyed never test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
12.7% of respondents said they would have no idea what to do in the instance of a carbon monoxide leak.
14.1% said they never check their gas appliances. Of those who hadn't had their gas appliances safety

Devon Ranks 1st in Top 10 UK Places to Live

A recent study from conveyancing solicitors, Bird & Co, has uncovered the UK’s most sought-after locations, having analysed June 2021 figures from the Office of National Statistics, HM Land Registry and Rightmove

Known for its stunning beaches and bustling historic cities, Devon has scooped the top spot as the most migrated to county in the United Kingdom.

The study...

Prime London market accounts for 12% of London property sales so far in 2021

Research by central London estate agency, Bective , has revealed areas of the prime London market that have been most active in 2021 based on both price threshold and location.

Bective’s analysis of Land Registry sold price records dissects the market based on the number of transactions seen at £1m-£3m, £3m-£5m and £5m+ across each borough.

The research shows that across all...

Foreign buyer return could boost London house prices by £134k

A return of foreign buyer demand could boost property values by £134,000 in some pockets of the capital’s property market according to the latest property market analysis by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves .

Based on Land Registry data, Benham and Reeves analysed London house price trends in the six months since travel restrictions dampened foreign buyer activity...

The areas with the most toxic landfills in England

The area in England with the most toxic landfills per km ² is Sandwell (West Midlands), with one toxic landfill site for every 6.11km² [1]
1,286 landfill sites in England and Wales could contain hazardous waste [2]
Walsall (West Midlands) has the second most toxic landfills with one for every 6.93km² [3]
Salford, in Greater Manchester, ranks third with

Homeowners brace for cold weather cost increases - here’s how to avoid them

Research by the estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has discovered that 74% of homeowners expect to spend more money on the maintenance and running of their home during the autumn and winter months than they do during spring and summer.

As autumn approaches and the nights draw in, homeowners are bracing themselves for the added expenses that come with running a home during...

Build to rent industry can save £45.5 million with furniture procurement

Research from Manor Interiors , the expert in build-to-rent furnishing solutions, has revealed that build to rent developers can save £45 million across the current industry pipeline by procuring specialist furniture packages instead of buying each piece of furniture individually.

The build to rent...

Why House prices are soaring with the end of the stamp duty holiday

HOUSE PRICES RISE FASTER THAN EXPECTED IN AUGUST DESPITE TAPERING OF STAMP DUTY HOLIDAY

House prices in the UK rose by 0.7% in August despite the Stamp Duty holiday being wound down, according to the new Halifax House Price Index (HPI). The consensus forecast by financial analysts was for a smaller 0.4% rise in prices.

From 1st July 2021 most property buyers have only benefited from...

Harvest season could bring house price boost from green-fingered homebuyers

Research by the estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed one surprising feature that could help sell your home as harvest season approaches.

Whether you’re a farmer or a green-fingered homeowner, late September and early October usually signify the start of the harvest season before the colder winter months.

GetAgent found that for 77% of homebuyers, the...

Larkfleet Group enjoys strong performance

Larkfleet Group , trading as Larkfleet Homes and Allison Homes , has seen a strong trading performance for the year to the end of June 2021.

A statement from John Anderson, Group CEO of Larkfleet Group:

“All parts of the business performed well over the year delivering a strong trading performance for the year ending June 2021. There’s been robust demand for our homes across...

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