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Who Owns Britain? The Stark Reality of Land Distribution - and What It Means for First-Time Buyers

New data collated by The Bespoke Sign House reveals a striking imbalance in UK land ownership raising uncomfortable questions about wealth, access, and the shrinking prospects for first-time buyers. Despite Britain having more than 60 million acres of land, less than 1% of the population owns over 50% of it. That includes everyone from The Royal Family and aristocrats to multinational corporations and...

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These are the nation's hottest spots for new build property sales

Oxfordshire is currently the nation’s new build homebuyer hotspot according to the latest research from new build experts, BuildScan , the snagging and defect management app.

BuildScan analysed the property market across England over the last year, looking at the number of new build transactions completing in each major city and what this equated to as a percentage of all...

US Multi-Family model suggests build to rent could account for 20% of new build market

The latest research from build to rent specialists, Ascend Properties , has revealed just how much growth potential is left in the sector if the US property market is anything to go by.

Across the pond, the comparable build to rent model, or multi-family as it’s known, has been established for over a decade.

There are, of course, some immediate differences. The style of...

Homebuyers are £10k worse off thanks to stamp duty holiday price boom

Research by Newcastle-based property developer, StripeHomes , has found that a hot housing market driven by the stamp duty holiday has seen the saving on offer wiped out by house price increases in all but two major cities.

StripeHomes analysed house price growth since the introduction of the stamp duty holiday in July of last year across 18 major cities in England and how this...

BELLWAY LAUNCHES PHASE II AT KEEPHATCH GARDENS IN WOKINGHAM

Delivering a contemporary collection of two to five-bedroom homes, award-winning developer Bellway Homes is proud to launch its newest phase at Keephatch Gardens which is situated in the popular market town of Wokingham in Berkshire.

With the Stamp Duty Holiday and Government Help to Buy scheme currently available at Keephatch Gardens, buyers can take advantage of the schemes and...

Home selling scents - The smells that could win or lose you a sale

While myths of baking bread to secure the sale of your home might have some truth behind them, the latest research by homebuying platform, Yes Homebuyers , has revealed that good old fashioned fresh air is the scent most likely to secure a buyer, while cigarette smoke and blocked drains will have them heading for the hills.

Yes Homebuyers surveyed 1,688 homebuyers who have purchased...

The North West is driving the detached property price boom

The latest research by Ascend Properties has revealed that it is, in fact, the property market in the North West that’s leading the lockdown, detached property price boom, not a London exodus.

Ascend Properties analysed sold price records since lockdown was implemented on the 23rd March 2020 and February 2021 (latest available data), as well as during the same time period prior to...

The prime(ish) London postcodes with far from prime property prices

The latest research from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed the London postcodes within or close to prime neighbourhoods where homebuyers have been snapping up a bricks and mortar bargain over the last year.

Benham and Reeves analysed sold price records over the last year at postcode level across prime London areas such as Kensington and Chelsea,...

Leasehold homes offering a leg-up to homebuyers

While the current stamp duty holiday has led to a turbocharged property market, an uplift in buyer activity has pushed house prices ever higher, making it even more difficult for aspiring homebuyers to climb the ladder.

Research from Warwick Estates shows that leasehold homes could hold the key to homeownership for many as they present a far more affordable foot on the ladder....

Elan Acquires First Lancashire Site For Housing

ELAN Homes is expanding and moving into Lancashire with the acquisition of its first site in the county.

Headquartered in Cheshire, Elan’s Northern business currently has sites across Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Staffordshire.

The privately-owned homebuilder has now acquired a 10.1 acre site in the southern suburbs of Blackpool from the well-known regional developer,...

BELLWAY LAUNCHES NEW HOMES SCHEME IN SHINFIELD

With the demand for new homes outstripping supply in the South East, house buyers looking for a well-connected location will be delighted to know about the launch of 98 new homes in Shinfield, Berkshire. Bellway Homes is unveiling its latest scheme, Long Acre , on April 10th and both three and four bedroom show homes will be available to...

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