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Commission Earned: Top Cities by Fee Income from SSTC Sales

The research shows that, when it comes to potential commission earned, London tops the table with an estimated £14.95 million in commission generated from 1,552 sales likely to complete (85% of 1,826 SSTC listings), based on an average fee of 1.7%.

In Manchester, 576 sales could deliver around £1.87 million in fees to local agents, while Glasgow followed with an estimated £959,000 from 468...

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Sun, sea and study - These are the most affordable coastal universities to rent near

Research by UniHomes , the UK’s leading student accommodation platform, has revealed the cost of renting around 27 of the top coastal universities found in Britain and has highlighted which are home to the lowest rental outgoings for students keen to study by the sea.

UniHomes analysed student rental costs within reach of each coastal university and found that on average, students...

Competition winner, Hollie Broom with Roger Hemming from Roger Hemming Estate Agents, outside The Little Shop of Seasons in Honiton.

Lucky winner of £50 to spend in favourite local shop

Local estate agent, Roger Hemming, was thrilled to present the winner of a social media campaign with money to spend in The Little Shop of Seasons last week.

Back in November, Honiton resident, Hollie Broom, commented on a post promoting local high street shops and was randomly selected to win the prize, which she can finally spend now the shops are open.

The ‘Love your High...

How much does an extension cost in 2021?

Average house extension prices are between £15,000 to £125,000 , but this varies depending on the type of extension you want to have.

Find out more about the cost of extensions in this guide from the National Association of Building Contractors .

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Families looking for affordable detached homes are spoilt for choice in Llay

Not only has Anwyl Homes got a stylish selection of three and four-bedroom properties for sale at Maes y Rhedyn, the development is situated between the market town of Wrexham and the historic city of Chester.

It means homeowners can take advantage of a wealth of lifestyle options – as well as Anwyl’s thoughtfully designed home styles.

Graeme Gibb, sales director for Anwyl...

London’s high-end homebuyers are snapping up properties complete with parking

Research by the leading mortgage broker for global high-net-worths, Enness Global Mortgages , has found that London’s high-end homebuyers are snapping up properties with parking across the capital’s prime boroughs.

This is despite Sadiq Khan’s war against four-wheels which has seen an increase in the Congestion Charge, its extension to run seven days a week and the introduction of...

How does the staggered stamp duty extension impact London’s domestic and foreign buyers?

Research by lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has highlighted the varied levels of stamp duty payable by both domestic and foreign buyers across the capital.

With the stamp duty holiday still in full swing, those completing on a transaction within the capital are still due to save a considerable sum, regardless of whether they are UK nationals or purchasing their first...

Prime central London homebuyers picking up 20% discounts in these postcodes

Research by Astons , the international experts on real estate, residency and citizenship through investment, has revealed that a number of prime central London postcodes are seeing homes sell at a considerable discount of up to -20% per square foot.

Astons analysed the average asking price of property in London’s most prestigious postcodes and how it compares to the price at which...

Here's how house prices on Saint George’s Day streets stack up

Homes on St George’s Day streets could offer patriotic homebuyers a more affordable leg up onto the property ladder. That’s according to research by the estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , which shows that on average they’re home to houses that sell for -6% cheaper than the national average.

The research looked at the average property sold price on street names associated...

Covid causes property prices to drop in these areas, despite the boost of a SDLT holiday

The latest research from Warwick Estates has revealed where Covid is continuing to cripple the property market, despite the positive impact the current stamp duty holiday has had.

The latest Rightmove House Price Index revealed this week that UK house prices have hit a record high , as buyers scramble to secure a stamp duty saving before the extended deadline expires. However, an...

Persimmon launches Construction Excellence Awards

Persimmon Homes has launched a new awards scheme, recognising construction excellence at its developments across England, Scotland and Wales.

Group construction director Andrew Fuller said: “Over the past two years Persimmon has undergone a comprehensive review of operations, resulting in the introduction of ‘The Persimmon Way’ – a national framework for construction and customer...

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