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Failing to renew fixed rate could add hundreds £

The latest research by award winning mortgage adviser, Alexander Hall, has shown that mortgage holders who fail to sign up to a new fixed or reduced rate when their current mortgage term expires could end up paying hundreds more a month, highlighting the importance of remaining proactive and establishing new terms.

Alexander Hall looked at the monthly repayment being made by the average...

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7 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Off-Plan Properties

When investing in off-plan property in Dubai, it could be a profitable investment, yet the task is filled with challenges and risks. Be it an investor or a debutant, you should be aware of what is common in mistakes to take care so as not to be misled.

The following guide would give information about seven mistakes you need to be cautious about when you want to buy off-plan...

A microcosm of biodiversity in balconies and containers: Minor design adaptations for major benefit

Perhaps as a direct response to the availability of new apartment blocks, one of the most popular recent additions to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been the Balcony and Container Gardens category. Balcony designers create gardens measuring only 5m x 2m on a podium surrounded by railings, mimicking the balconies on apartment blocks; while container gardens are created at ground level to the...

Boyer Achieves Revised Planning Consent For Burlington Developments in Wokingham

Leading planning and design consultancy, Boyer (part of Leaders Romans Group ) has secured a resolution to grant planning permission on behalf of Burlington Developments for 10-12 Latimer Road in Wokingham.

The 0.37 ha site, once occupied by outdated and low-quality employment buildings, will now host 42 one, two and three-bedroom homes. Originally approved as 100% market housing...

Topsham’s Cream of the Crop: The Ideal Place to Call Home.

A charming period property, on the market for the first time in over 10 years.

11 Follett Road, is nestled in the heart of Topsham—a town frequently named one of the best places to live in the UK—this property blends period charm with modern conveniences, offering an unparalleled opportunity for prospective homeowners.

Described by Luke Jones, of Keller Williams, Exeter ,...

Work underway at new 257-home development near Crediton

Bellway has started construction work on a new housing development on the north-eastern edge of Crediton.

Libbets Grange will provide 257 new homes and public open space for the town, as well as land for a new primary school and the relocation of Crediton Rugby Club.

Located at Creedy Bridge, on land to the north of Old Tiverton Road and Exhibition Road, the development will...

The Pros and Cons of Buying a Property at Auction

Buying a home at auction can be a tempting way to snap up a bargain, but it’s not for the faint-hearted.

The fast pace, upfront costs, and potential competition mean you need to be fully prepared before placing a bid.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an investor, here’s what you need to know before stepping into the auction world.

Why Buy a Property at Auction?

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Buying beats renting: First-time buyer mortgage repayments 20 per cent lower than rent across Great Britain

Zoopla, one of the UK’s leading property websites, has revealed that first-time buyer mortgage payments (£1,038 per month) are 20 per cent lower than average rents (£1,248 per month) across Great Britain.

The analysis assumes an average 20 per cent deposit is paid, which equates to £50,740, for a typical first-time buyer priced property (£253,700). First-time buyer deposits tend to...

Walmer Cricket Club set to train professionally with housebuilder's donation

Walmer Cricket Club has recently received a donation of £500 from local housebuilder, David Wilson Homes Kent, who has recently launched a collection of homes at its Sholden Meadows development in Deal. The donation will go towards a new mobile batting cage for the club’s senior players for their own practicing, as well as coaching junior players safely.

Walmer Cricket Club has been...

How to maximise equity in your home

Equity is something that every homeowner should be aware of. Simply put, the equity you have in your home is the market value minus your mortgage. So, if your home was worth £500,000 and your mortgage was £300,000, your equity would be £200,000.

There are several ways to maximise your equity in your home. Here are some suggestions for you to consider.

Understand your current...

Final plots at popular Exeter development

A development built by a five-star builder is nearing completion and potential customers are being urged to register their interest now before it’s too late.

There are only nine high-quality homes remaining at Cherrywood Grange in Tithebarn on the northeast outskirts of Exeter, where two, four, and five-bed homes remain for sale from £259,995.

The houses have been built by...

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