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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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Here's how house prices on Saint George’s Day streets stack up

Homes on St George’s Day streets could offer patriotic homebuyers a more affordable leg up onto the property ladder. That’s according to research by the estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , which shows that on average they’re home to houses that sell for -6% cheaper than the national average.

The research looked at the average property sold price on street names associated...

Covid causes property prices to drop in these areas, despite the boost of a SDLT holiday

The latest research from Warwick Estates has revealed where Covid is continuing to cripple the property market, despite the positive impact the current stamp duty holiday has had.

The latest Rightmove House Price Index revealed this week that UK house prices have hit a record high , as buyers scramble to secure a stamp duty saving before the extended deadline expires. However, an...

Persimmon launches Construction Excellence Awards

Persimmon Homes has launched a new awards scheme, recognising construction excellence at its developments across England, Scotland and Wales.

Group construction director Andrew Fuller said: “Over the past two years Persimmon has undergone a comprehensive review of operations, resulting in the introduction of ‘The Persimmon Way’ – a national framework for construction and customer...

Holiday let investment opportunity

The Newton Abbot branch of Rendells, the long-established firm of chartered surveyors, auctioneers, valuers, land and estate agents, is thrilled to offer a unique investment opportunity – a holiday letting property with a 2020/21 income of circa £32,000, and potential for business development with additional holiday lodges.

Boundary Cottage and its adjoining site sit on the outskirts...

40% of leasehold homeowners unclear on what their service charge pays for

Research from property management specialists, Keller Williams UK , has found that the majority of leasehold homeowners consider service charges unfair, with a lack of transparency around how they are spent also a prominent issue.

Along with ground rents, service charges will be paid by some leaseholders to cover the cost of maintaining the building in which their property is located...

Brits reveal ‘lifesaver’ neighbours have boosted community bonds during pandemic

- 15% of Brits say neighbours saved their life during pandemic

- Third of UK insist last year has created strong community spirit

- Third of residents forced to give financial support to neighbours

Brits insist that their bonds forged with their neighbours during the pandemic have increased, with 15 per cent of the nation revealing that their community saved their...

Northern powerhouse property market pulls ahead of the south

The more you head North the higher the house price growth, as the UK’s Northern cities continue to attract interest from investors and tenants, Ascend Properties analysis has found.

Collectively prices increased by a huge 9.8% in the North annually to January 2021, compared to 6.6% in the Midlands and 6.4% in the South.

While prices are on the up in the North, it’s still...

Tips to cut down working from home costs

17% INCREASE IN ENERGY SPEND DURING THE PANDEMIC AS THE NATION WORKS FROM HOME But Switching Energy Providers Could Offset the Jump in Bills

A combination of recurring lockdowns and the new ‘normal’ of working from home has led to a rise in average annual energy costs over the past year, as Brits spend more time at home. With working from home possibly becoming a permanent reality for many...

The Secret To Speeding Up The Selling and Buying Process

IT takes around 100 days to sell a property in Stoke or Telford, but sellers are being offered a lifeline that could speed up the process. The average selling time for homes in Stoke-on-Trent is 96 days, while in Telford it’s even longer at 110 days.

Time on the market statistics for unsold properties in both locations are even longer. But homeowners could find they’re able to...

New builds satisfying demand for detached homes

A significant proportion of new builds that changed hands in the past year were detached homes, reflecting how demand has shifted across the new build sector in the past 12 months.

The research, by new build snagging and defect management experts, BuildScan , found that 40% of new build transactions between March 2020 and February 2021 were for detached homes.

In comparison...

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