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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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The central London postcodes that are still in favour with homebuyers

The inner London property market is down, but certainly not out, according to the latest research from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves .

Benham and Reeves analysed all residential property transactions to have taken place since we entered the first lockdown (23.03.2020) and how the capital is performing when split between inner and outer London.

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75% Of Estate Agents Have No Intention Of Hiring New Staff In The Next Year

Research from WiggyWam, the all-in-one property platform, reveals that 75% of estate agents have no intention of hiring new staff in the coming year, regardless of the SDLT holiday extension, the introduction of 95% mortgages, and the rapid rollout of Covid-19 vaccines.

This is despite 84% of agents stating they have been busier than usual as a direct result of the stamp duty holiday...

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Russell Group university rents 27% higher than the rest of the UK’s top institutions

The UK’s leading student accommodation platform, UniHomes , has revealed how Russell Group (RG) universities have impacted the housing markets in which they are located, looking at the price of property, the cost of renting and the average rental yield available to buy-to-let landlords.

Professionally incorporated in 2007, the Russell Group represents 24 leading UK universities, all...

From Central America and the French Alps to Devon’s capital city

In March 2020, as airlines around the world began to shut down, like so many people, work and travel plans for two young Exeter ladies were put on hold. As news of the pandemic spread across the globe, back-packer Georgia Wilkinson wrestled with the dilemma of holing-up in Mexico City whilst sister, Emily Turner, and husband Iain postponed plans to spend a second spell working their UK jobs...

Student rental enquiries up 234% despite a slower return to normality for some

The UK’s leading student accommodation platform, UniHomes , has seen a sharp uplift in student rental activity since the Government’s announcement on returning to higher education just a month ago.

On the 22nd February, the Government announced that in person learning can resume for students on practical or practice based courses and who require specialist equipment and facilities...

Ambitious Glam Wax targets UK and overseas markets after moving to new premises

Home fragrance start-up Glam Wax aims to secure a larger share of the UK market and expand overseas after moving to its first business premises.

Founded by Christie Stapleton in May 2019, Glam Wax has signed a five-year lease on a 3000 sq. ft warehouse in Exeter having previously operated from her parents’ seaside beach shop in Dawlish Warren and the family dining room table....

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New homes savings for NHS and care workers in Crewe

NHS and care workers could save thousands of pounds when they buy a brand new home, thanks to a special discount scheme being offered by Anwyl Homes.

The homebuilder is looking after those who look after the nation with the chance to save up to £7,500 off the price of a brand new home.

The discount is available across all of Anwyl’s developments, including Alexandra Gardens...

British Summer Time set to bring a further boost to the property market

It’s not just the extension of the stamp duty holiday that is going to boost the property market over the coming months, research by Ascend Properties , has revealed that the arrival of British Summer Time could also push up the temperature.

Ascend Properties analysed market data on transaction levels and sold prices during both British Summer Time (BST) and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT...

Homeownership second only to having kids when it comes to life importance

With all the incentives homebuyers are currently receiving in regards to getting on the property ladder, national estate agent Keller Williams UK , decided to look at just how much owning a home actually means in the UK and how this compares in importance to other life aspirations.

Keller Williams UK asked homeowners just how important it was to them that they own their own piece of...

New homes coming to North Devon as Devonshire Homes acquires land in Bideford

Independent West Country house builder Devonshire Homes has exchanged conditional contracts for the acquisition of over 18 acres of land for a new build homes development in Bideford, North Devon.

This residential scheme located off Manteo Way, East-the-Water, already has an outline planning permission and Devonshire Homes will now seek to obtain detailed consent for up to 225 new...

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