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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....

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Smart Technology

Calls on Brits to get smarter on rising energy bills

With much of the nation still working from home and expecting a steep rise in their energy bills, NICEIC is advising homebound homeowners that it’s never been a better time to switch to smart technology in order to achieve significant savings.

In February, Ofgem announced that around 15 million families will see their energy bills rise by up to £96 after the regulator hiked the price...

The PCL postcodes offering homebuyers the most outdoor space outside of their home

Research by Astons , the international experts on real estate, residency and citizenship through investment, has revealed which prime London postcodes present high-end homebuyers with the most open space as we approach a summer (hopefully) unhindered by lockdown restrictions.

Astons analysed each prime postcode based on it’s open space offering which includes everything from parks to...

Cityscape of Bristol

The cities where new build homebuyer demand has exploded

The latest research, by new build experts, BuildScan , has found that homebuyer demand for new build homes has climbed 9% in the last year, with coastal towns in the south of England and Wales leading the charge.

BuildScan’s New Build Homebuyer Index analyses the appetite for new build homes across 22 major cities in Britain, as well as the market as a whole. The index looks at...

Newquay beach

Sun, sea and study - These are the most affordable coastal universities to rent near

Research by UniHomes , the UK’s leading student accommodation platform, has revealed the cost of renting around 27 of the top coastal universities found in Britain and has highlighted which are home to the lowest rental outgoings for students keen to study by the sea.

UniHomes analysed student rental costs within reach of each coastal university and found that on average, students...

Competition winner, Hollie Broom with Roger Hemming from Roger Hemming Estate Agents, outside The Little Shop of Seasons in Honiton.

Lucky winner of £50 to spend in favourite local shop

Local estate agent, Roger Hemming, was thrilled to present the winner of a social media campaign with money to spend in The Little Shop of Seasons last week.

Back in November, Honiton resident, Hollie Broom, commented on a post promoting local high street shops and was randomly selected to win the prize, which she can finally spend now the shops are open.

The ‘Love your High...

House with extension

How much does an extension cost in 2021?

Average house extension prices are between £15,000 to £125,000 , but this varies depending on the type of extension you want to have.

Find out more about the cost of extensions in this guide from the National Association of Building Contractors .

How Much Does an Extension Cost?

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Farndon show home at Maes y Rhedyn

Families looking for affordable detached homes are spoilt for choice in Llay

Not only has Anwyl Homes got a stylish selection of three and four-bedroom properties for sale at Maes y Rhedyn, the development is situated between the market town of Wrexham and the historic city of Chester.

It means homeowners can take advantage of a wealth of lifestyle options – as well as Anwyl’s thoughtfully designed home styles.

Graeme Gibb, sales director for Anwyl...

Driveway

London’s high-end homebuyers are snapping up properties complete with parking

Research by the leading mortgage broker for global high-net-worths, Enness Global Mortgages , has found that London’s high-end homebuyers are snapping up properties with parking across the capital’s prime boroughs.

This is despite Sadiq Khan’s war against four-wheels which has seen an increase in the Congestion Charge, its extension to run seven days a week and the introduction of...

Stamp Duty Extension

How does the staggered stamp duty extension impact London’s domestic and foreign buyers?

Research by lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has highlighted the varied levels of stamp duty payable by both domestic and foreign buyers across the capital.

With the stamp duty holiday still in full swing, those completing on a transaction within the capital are still due to save a considerable sum, regardless of whether they are UK nationals or purchasing their first...

London

Prime central London homebuyers picking up 20% discounts in these postcodes

Research by Astons , the international experts on real estate, residency and citizenship through investment, has revealed that a number of prime central London postcodes are seeing homes sell at a considerable discount of up to -20% per square foot.

Astons analysed the average asking price of property in London’s most prestigious postcodes and how it compares to the price at which...

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