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9 of the fanciest home features to impress your Christmas guests - And how much they'll set you back

As the festive season approaches and we prepare to welcome guests into our homes, Enness Global has identified nine of the most extravagant and fancy home features that define true luxury at Christmas. But impressing the most discerning house guests doesn't come cheap, with the final bill coming in at around £750,000

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UK office workers see work-life balance improve after heading back to the office

Research from Ezra , the leading provider of digital coaching, has revealed that more than half of UK office workers have now returned to the workplace on either a full or part-time basis, with many seeing some surprising benefits as a result.

The research commissioned by Ezra found that 30% of office workers have now returned full-time, up from just 17% in April. A further 24% have...

Property transactions tumbled -51% ahead of the original stamp duty deadline

Research by leading estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed that while the anti-work from home movement has been building amongst homebuyers across major cities in England, the original stamp duty holiday deadline saw transactions decline by -51% across England during Q1 of this year.

Benham and Reeves analysed residential property transactions across England and five major...

BUOYANT PROPERTY MARKET FUELS FELDON DUNSMORE EXPANSION

A leading commercial property law firm is moving to a new site after a thriving property market during lockdown led to record double-digit growth.

Feldon Dunsmore is moving from Coventry to a rural location on the edge of Warwick after a successful year bolstered by a property market that is stronger and more vibrant than before the pandemic.

The law firm, named for the...

Most In-Demand Luxury Items to Recreate a Staycation at Home this Summer

Interest in UK staycations has nearly quadrupled since the beginning of the year and is 62% higher than in 2020, according to research conducted by Share to Buy , an Online Property Portal.

As a result, it’s expected only one-fifth of rooms will be available in July. In August and September, most venues will be fully booked and unable to meet surplus demand.

However, by...

ASPIRATIONAL SHOW HOME DEMONSTRATES LUXURIOUS LIVING IN LISVANE

AN exclusive and desirable development boasting beautiful homes in the charming village of Lisvane, Beaufort Gardens is already proving ‘The Place To Be’.

Edenstone Homes has seen more than half of the luxurious homes in the first phase of its sought-after collection sold off plan.

Edenstone sales director Adele McCoy says interest in Beaufort Gardens has increased following...

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A SPEEDY 4X4 FOR ELAN HOMES IN WOMBOURNE

ELAN Homes is celebrating early sales success after four homes were sold in as many weeks at its Woottonbrook development in Wombourne.

The off plan sales rate at the Staffordshire development mirrors wider housing market trends, with homes being snapped up quickly by eager buyers. With a show home in Wombourne due to open soon, Elan is anticipating increased demand.

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Working al fresco: How to create your outdoor office this summer

As warmer weather sweeps in, more brits are looking to take their work outside. Whilst working outdoors not only gives your brain a boost, increasing focus and productivity but also has health benefits- and of course, helps you top up that tan!

So, if you’re getting bored of your makeshift home office and find your eyes wandering to the window, now is the time to add a touch of...

Britain’s historic and seaside towns enjoy the highest house price growth during pandemic year

Research by the estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed that Great Britain’s historic towns have become the most in-demand buying locations in the country, with higher annual price rises than any other type of British town.

In the past year, the average house price in Britain has increased 8.2%, from £234,540 in January 2020, to £253,702 in April 2021, but nowhere...

Redrow trainee wins top North West title

REDROW’S Sean Williams has been named North West Apprentice of the Year by G4C, the young professional voice of the UK built environment industry, who see him as a future leader.

The former bricklaying apprentice from Abergele, now an under-graduate on Redrow’s sponsored degree programme, was chosen for his positive impact on the industry and his commitment to personal development...

First-time buyers pay 38% more in low crime rate areas

Research by the estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed the heightened cost of low crime for the nation’s first-time buyers, with property prices in areas home to the lowest crime rates commanding 38% more than those in high crime rate areas.

GetAgent analysed crime rate data and the average price paid by first-time buyers in local authorities across England and...

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