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The Overlooked Legal Side of Elderly Care and Home Ownership

As life expectancy increases and more families confront the realities of long-term care, one crucial element remains frequently overlooked: the legal implications of elderly care and property ownership. Whether you are planning for your own future or supporting ageing parents, understanding the intersection between care decisions and property law is essential to protecting both financial stability and...

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Home sales and renovations create 24% spike in unoccupied property in SW England

The number of unoccupied properties in the South West of England spiked by 24% in 2020, according to new research by Quotezone.co.uk . The data shows the highest unoccupied period across 2019 and 2020 was just 3-6 months, followed by 1-3 months – making up 56% of all insurance premiums surveyed.

The findings show ‘pending sale’ followed by ‘undergoing renovation’ and ‘owner...

The Scottish property hotspots driving current market performance

Glasgow, Edinburgh and Fife are the current Scottish home selling hotspots according to the latest research by Keller Williams UK .

Keller Williams UK analysed the Scottish market based on its performance over the last year, revealing where the most homes are selling, where has seen the highest level of house price growth and where ranks as the most expensive foot on the Scottish...

First-time buyers paying as much as £73k more to get on the ladder since the market reopened

Research by the new build snagging and defect management experts, BuildScan , has revealed where the nation’s first-time buyers have seen house prices climb the most since the market reopened in May of last year.

BuildScan analysed first-time buyer house prices from the Land Registry house price records, looking at how they have changed between May 2020 and January 2021 (latest data...

North East enjoys the biggest property market boost via the new-build sector

Research by Newcastle-based property developer, StripeHomes , has revealed which regions have seen the largest boost in the total value of property sold as a result of the new-build sector.

StripeHomes analysed the Land Registry Price Paid data records to see where the new-build sector was adding the most value to the national property market both in terms of the sum of new-build...

More than £1Million pledged to youth groups

Leading housebuilder Persimmon Homes South West has launched a £1million charity giveaway to support young people across Britain.

The Building Futures scheme aims to support community groups working with under-18s across three categories – education & arts, health and sport.

Robert Hart, managing director for Persimmon Homes South West, said: “Young people are at the...

Leasehold property sales are driving activity in these areas of the property market

Research from Warwick Estates has revealed the areas of England where leasehold home sales are driving the property market, accounting for as much as 99% of transactions.

Warwick Estates analysed property transactions across England to have completed over the last year, highlighting which pockets of the market are home to the highest number of leasehold homes as a percentage of all...

High demand for student homes with bills included

Research by UniHomes , the UK’s leading student accommodation platform, has found that the majority of student tenants would like to see utility costs more widely included within the cost of student rental properties.

In fact, the research by UniHomes shows that 68% of students would be more likely to rent a property that includes utilities. Doing so is not only more convenient but...

90% of customers would recommend Devon housebuilder to a friend

A new survey has revealed that over 90% of customers would recommend Barratt Homes to a friend, helping the housebuilder to land the top rating for customer satisfaction for a record 12 years in a row.

Local housebuilders Barratt and David Wilson Homes, which are developing over 1,000 new homes across locations in Devon including Barnstaple, Tiverton, Tavistock, Exeter and Paignton,...

Where is the best place to live and work in the UK?

With the Stamp Duty holiday extension and 5% deposit schemes announced during the 2021 Budget, many buyers are looking for a new home. The day of the Budget was Rightmove’s busiest, with over 9 million visits to the site in just 24 hours. But which areas of the UK are the best places to move to?

Research conducted by mortgage advisors has revealed the best places to live in the UK...

Highways England awards major A358 contract to Taylor Woodrow Plus

Highways England has awarded a £328 million contract to design and deliver an upgrade to the A358 between the M5 at Taunton and the Southfields roundabout on the A303 to Taylor Woodrow Plus.

The contract award follows a competitive procurement process through Highways England’s Regional Delivery...

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