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Which bridging loan do you need? An expert's view for property investors

With the Labour government set to overhaul planning regulations in order to pave the way for delivery on its ambitious housing targets, property development is expected to accelerate over the coming months and years. With this, developer demand for flexible short-term property finance is going to increase. As such, Excellion Capital , the boutique debt advisory and investment firm, has released a...

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Rising demand in the London house market in Q4

Covid continues to influence buyer location as London sees market demand

The latest research by lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed which tiers of the high-end London property market are most in demand amongst high-end homebuyers and where they’re looking to buy across the capital.

Benham and Reeves analysed market demand based on the number of homes sold as a percentage of all homes for sale across London’s prime neighbourhoods...

Top tips for recreating your perfect home

Top Five Interior Design Trends for 2021

Want to refresh your home for the New Year? As we spend more time at home, experts at Good Move reveal the top interior design trends for 2021, and offer top tips on how you can recreate them in your home.

1. Cottagecore Chic

If you’re into ‘Bridgerton’ and anything Austen-related, this is the aesthetic for you.

Cottagecore has become more popular within the last...

Move to ‘the happiest places’ in the UK and rent in retirement in 2021

Property portal Rightmove.co.uk [i] recently published their happiest places to live index which highlighted several happy hot spots in the South West, including St Ives, which topped the list, along with Falmouth, Weymouth, Plymouth and Poole which made it into the top 20.

Rightmove uses ten factors ranging from how friendly the neighbours are and how good the local services are, to...

London is the nation’s home demolition hotspot

Research by home buying platform, Yes Homebuyers , has revealed that London ranked as the nation’s demolition hotspot over the last year.

Yes Homebuyers crunched Gov.uk figures on the number of properties demolished and found that there have been some 9,020 homes demolished in England over the last year; 13% more than the previous year.

London was home to the most demolished...

It can be costly if you miss important things during a house viewing

How poor property checks could cost you up to £5K to rectify

New research by compare the market .com reveals the important things that buyers are most likely to miss during a house viewing, and the average cost of putting them right.

Having analysed the results, compare the market .com can reveal that 77% of Brits have spotted a fault with their home after moving in. The most common things homeowners miss and only notice after their purchase...

Housing market has benefited from strong demand partly driven by the temporary Stamp Duty holiday

Over 65s earn £9,200 in a year from their homes

Over-65s saw their property wealth increase by more than £9,200 each on average in the past year as the housing market benefited from strong demand partly driven by the temporary Stamp Duty holiday, analysis* from UK’s leading independent equity release adviser Key shows.

Total property wealth owned by over-65s who have paid off mortgages is valued at £1.224 trillion and has...

The number of cars parking on residential streets has increased

What Action Can You Take if Someone Parks Outside Your Home?

The number of cars on residential streets has increased, causing a surge in the number of cars blocking driveways and leaving residents with no space to park. This has angered local residents with some going to extreme measures, such as damaging cars, to discourage ‘rude parking’.

Simon Roberts, Senior Associate Solicitor at DAS Law, looks at some key legal facts you need to know if...

Happy proof your home ready for the New Year

New year is a great time to focus on ourselves and our wellbeing. This past year we have spent more time at home than ever before; therefore, it’s never been more important to ensure our homes are making us happy.

Our home’s interior can significantly affect our mood, with a whole host of things including colour, lighting and furnishings impacting how we feel every day.

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Top 5 Advantages of selling your property via Online Auction

Have you ever considered a different approach to selling your property or land? Whether you are selling residential, commercial, industrial property or land, with or without planning permission, then the online auction process offers an exciting and hassle free way to sell. Here are some highlights as to why this approach might be for you:

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The busiest home selling spots between Christmas and NY revealed

Like the rest of the nation, the UK property market will wind down significantly between Christmas and the New Year as many take time off to spend with family and to fully enjoy the festivities.

However, research by home buying platform, Yes Homebuyers , has revealed that this doesn’t necessarily mean you have no chance at all of seeing your sale or purchase complete over the festive...

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