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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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Homeowners living near tourist hotspots should prepare for money-making parking bonanza

UK homeowners living near tourist hotspots should prepare for a money-making parking bonanza according to new research as foreign holiday travel plans are severely restricted,including proposed £5,000 fines for those flouting the new curbs.

The research conducted by online parking portal YourParkingSpace.co.uk found overwhelming evidence that many Brits would still prefer a...

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Worcestershire Buyers Swoop on New Homes

EAGER buyers keen to make their nest in the Worcestershire village of Abberley have made “early bird” reservations on new homes BEFORE they’re released for sale. Dozens of potential purchasers had registered their interest in homes at Three Js , an Elan Homes development on Clows Top Road.

The first properties were released for sale “off plan”, by appointment only, last month, with a...

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Half of homebuyers head to more affluent areas during property market boom

Research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed just how instrumental the pandemic has been in shaping the property priorities of UK homebuyers.

The monotony of months spent at home due to lockdown restrictions has caused many homebuyers to reevaluate what’s important in a property, with larger homes and more outdoor space becoming the driving factor in their...

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No stamp duty holiday FOMO for FTBs across 79% of the market

Research by Ascend Properties has highlighted just how much of the property market will remain SDLT free for first-time buyers, even after the current holiday extension has expired.

While all residential transactions are currently enjoying no stamp duty owed on purchases as high as £500,000, this perk will remain in place for FTBs purchasing up to £300,000 beyond the final September...

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The Secret That Will Help Sellers Become Buyers in Southport

HOMEOWNERS eager to sell up and move to a new home in Southport are being offered a lifeline that could speed up the process.

The average selling time for homes in Southport is 106 days, with properties that are unsold on the market for 200-plus days.

But homeowners could find they’re able to drastically reduce the time it takes to sell up, thanks to Elan Homes.

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Home sales and renovations create 24% spike in unoccupied property in SW England

The number of unoccupied properties in the South West of England spiked by 24% in 2020, according to new research by Quotezone.co.uk . The data shows the highest unoccupied period across 2019 and 2020 was just 3-6 months, followed by 1-3 months – making up 56% of all insurance premiums surveyed.

The findings show ‘pending sale’ followed by ‘undergoing renovation’ and ‘owner...

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The Scottish property hotspots driving current market performance

Glasgow, Edinburgh and Fife are the current Scottish home selling hotspots according to the latest research by Keller Williams UK .

Keller Williams UK analysed the Scottish market based on its performance over the last year, revealing where the most homes are selling, where has seen the highest level of house price growth and where ranks as the most expensive foot on the Scottish...

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First-time buyers paying as much as £73k more to get on the ladder since the market reopened

Research by the new build snagging and defect management experts, BuildScan , has revealed where the nation’s first-time buyers have seen house prices climb the most since the market reopened in May of last year.

BuildScan analysed first-time buyer house prices from the Land Registry house price records, looking at how they have changed between May 2020 and January 2021 (latest data...

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North East enjoys the biggest property market boost via the new-build sector

Research by Newcastle-based property developer, StripeHomes , has revealed which regions have seen the largest boost in the total value of property sold as a result of the new-build sector.

StripeHomes analysed the Land Registry Price Paid data records to see where the new-build sector was adding the most value to the national property market both in terms of the sum of new-build...

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More than £1Million pledged to youth groups

Leading housebuilder Persimmon Homes South West has launched a £1million charity giveaway to support young people across Britain.

The Building Futures scheme aims to support community groups working with under-18s across three categories – education & arts, health and sport.

Robert Hart, managing director for Persimmon Homes South West, said: “Young people are at the...

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