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UK Property Market Bounces Back After Stamp Duty Slump

The latest research from GetAgent.co.uk reveals that the UK property market has already bounced back from the momentary slump that followed the expiry of the stamp duty holiday at the end of March, with transaction volumes climbing 42% in May, reversing a sharp -66% drop in April.

The research from GetAgent.co.uk analysed Gov data on residential transaction figures across the UK market for the...

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Milestones for new homes in Knowsley

A NEW phase of homes had been released for sale in Knowsley as Anwyl Homes reaches the halfway point of its Edenhurst Grange venture at Bowring Park.

Situated in a popular Liverpool suburb, with open spaces amongst the homes, established parks nearby, plus easy access to the city centre and commuter links across the wider North West, location has played a huge part in the success of...

Top Ways to Improve Property Value Before Stamp Duty Ends

Wanting to Sell Your Home? Experts Reveal Updating Your Garden Is Key to Increasing Property Value

With the stamp duty holiday extended until the end of June, the demand in both buying and selling properties is likely to continue.

When it comes to selling properties however, homeowners need to consider the shift in buyer requirements as a result of the pandemic. Whilst...

Broadband coverage and speeds in the South West

New House of Commons Library analysis of UK broadband coverage and speed show the variations in broadband availability and speeds in the region. For example, Devon has average download speeds varying from double the UK average to less than half. The Commons Library has published this data in interactive maps and a broadband dashboard . Browse local data and maps to see how broadband...

Redrows Heritage Collection homes at Oak Leigh Gardens Barrow

Ribble Valley site acquired as Redrow Lancashire continues its pursuit of new land

REDROW has completed the purchase of a 3.5 acre site in Lancashire’s scenic Ribble Valley as it builds its portfolio of land in the region.

Situated off Dale View, in the village of Billington, Redrow’s proposals for the location - subject to planning - include 26 detached homes for private sale, plus eight affordable apartments and two affordable semi-detached bungalows for over-55s...

Elan homes similar to those at Mossley Gardens South Liverpool

South Liverpool regeneration success

THE redevelopment of former university halls in South Liverpool has been given the seal of approval by buyers and judges in the Insider North West Residential Property Awards.

At Mossley Gardens, South Liverpool, Elan Homes derelict student accommodation has made way for an intimate development of premium quality housing for the local community. The scheme that offers village style...

Stamp duty holiday rush closes the asking to sold price property gap

Last week, the latest market insight from, GetAgent.co.uk , revealed that it’s now taking 43 days longer to sell a home due to the delays caused by the stamp duty holiday. But what has this heightened level of market activity done to the gap between the asking price expectations of sellers and the sums buyers are actually willing to pay?

GetAgent.co.uk keeps a comprehensive record of...

Housebuilder's grand donation funds children's hospice care

A charity donation is helping enhance the lives of children experiencing life-limiting conditions and their families in the South West.

Children’s Hospice South West has been awarded £1,000 from Persimmon Homes South West’s Community Champions fund to help improve accessibility to care for all families in the region.

Fundraiser Sally Gibson explained: “We are committed to...

Warwick Estates now poised for growth with £8m war-chest and a star-chamber leadership team

In 2017 Sir Rod Aldridge, founder of Capita, purchased Warwick Estates as an already well-established leasehold property management company.

Unsurprisingly, Sir Rod’s goal is growth - just as it was at Capita, a business that he drove to 75,000 people and a FTSE 100 listing.

Warwick’s newfound strategy to climb to the top of the leasehold management sector started...

Exeter developer secures Five Star status for record 16th consecutive year

The McCarthy Stone team in Exeter is celebrating after being awarded a Five Star customer satisfaction rating in an independent survey announced by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for the 16th year running.

The only developer or housebuilder of any size or type to achieve this accolade each year since the survey launched 16 years ago, McCarthy Stone achieved an overall customer...

Latest Help to Buy scheme could benefit 55% of all new-build homebuyers

The latest research from snagging and defect management app, BuildScan , has revealed that the latest Government Help to Buy (H2B) scheme could help over a half of all new-build homebuyers to get a foot on the ladder.

BuildScan first looked at the H2B equity loan price cap in each region of England and Wales, which is essentially the most expensive property to qualify for the scheme...

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