Property news

Winter warmth, summer cool: five ways to prepare your home

After a scorching summer, a new report shows that 35% of Brits feel as though their home is unsuitable for the climate we now live in. With the priority now shifting to staying warm and comfortable this winter ahead of looming energy bill increases, MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, is advising homeowners to consider upgrades that both warm in winter - and stay cool in summer....

Full story

Keep up-to-date with the latest property news in the UK.

Study Reveals the Best Summer Staycation of 2021

With summer just around the corner, and lockdown restrictions easing, it is no surprise that OnBuy.com's outdoor recreation department found that the UK's Google trends average for 'staycations' has seen an 89% increase in the past month.

Eager to find out which cities in the UK are best for a summer staycation, HeatingForce.co.uk created an index-based point system taking into...

Developers could face tax on profits as high as £50m if government succeeds with new cladding tax

The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has found that the UK’s 10 biggest developers could each face a potential average tax bill of £25 million per year, if the government succeeds in its attempts to introduce a new residential property developer tax.

In the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017, it has become clear that high-rise...

Home sellers care about price achieved, not about low estate agent fees

The latest research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has found that when it comes to selling their home, homeowners place the price achieved and a smooth selling process as the most important factors.

The survey of UK homeowners by GetAgent asked what was the most important to them when selling a home?

While we all love a bargain, paying a low estate agent...

England’s richest areas have the lowest council tax bills

London borough of Westminster, where average house price is more than £1m, has England’s lowest average council tax bill
County Durham has third lowest average house price in England, but the eighth-highest average council tax

New analysis has revealed how London boroughs receive some of England’s lowest council tax bills, despite the highest house prices in...

Burglaries DROP 57% during lockdown as insurer warns of “alarming” spike as restrictions ease

1 in 5 homeowners hide spare keys in their garden, under flowerpots or doormats
60% of homeowners don’t replace locks after losing house keys
Home Insurance giant and police offer tips on keeping home safe

With lockdown restrictions easing across the UK, Admiral Home Insurance is urging homeowners to make sure their home is secure when out and about...

House prices soaring: Experts predict future trends

House prices continued to soar in April, up 1.4% from March and 8.2% YTD to an average of £258,204, according to the latest Halifax index, with no sign of slowing down any time soon.

With that in mind, experts at Money.co.uk have offered their expertise answering some of the most important questions:

Why have house prices risen so much?
What impact did the

South West housebuilder and RSPB show how to bring wildlife to your doorstep

South West housebuilders Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes and the RSPB today launch Nature on Your Doorstep, designed to help people turn their outdoor spaces into havens for themselves and wildlife
This exciting project launches during Mental Health Awareness Week - the theme of which is ‘nature'
In a recent YouGov poll two thirds of people in the UK said

Man City, Aston Villa and West Ham sit top of the table for new housing stock

Research by property developer, StripeHomes , has revealed that Man City sits top of the league when it comes to house building prowess as well as football.

Next weekend will see the greatest league on earth come to a climax for yet another season and while this season has looked very different due to Covid, one consistent theme remains Man City’s Premier League pedigree as they look...

Britain’s biggest housebuilders see profits half during pandemic

Research by the new build snagging and defect management experts, BuildScan , has revealed that 12 of Britain’s biggest housebuilders have seen their profits half by 51% due to the pandemic.

BuildScan analysed profits before tax for the likes of Persimmon, Berkeley, Bellway and Taylor Wimpey during 2020 and how this compared to 2019 to see what impact Covid has had.

The...

Last Chance To Save Thousands of Pounds in Stamp Duty in Lancashire

BUYERS looking to secure a move to a new home in Lancashire could save thousands of pounds in Stamp Duty – but they’ll need to be quick.

Anwyl Homes has a small number of homes at Stonebridge Fold, Longridge; Bluebell Meadows, Fulwood and Lawrence Gardens, Barton, that will be ready to move into in time to meet the June 30 deadline for the Government’s Stamp Duty holiday.

“...

Search form