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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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Leasehold property sales are driving activity in these areas of the property market

Research from Warwick Estates has revealed the areas of England where leasehold home sales are driving the property market, accounting for as much as 99% of transactions.

Warwick Estates analysed property transactions across England to have completed over the last year, highlighting which pockets of the market are home to the highest number of leasehold homes as a percentage of all...

High demand for student homes with bills included

Research by UniHomes , the UK’s leading student accommodation platform, has found that the majority of student tenants would like to see utility costs more widely included within the cost of student rental properties.

In fact, the research by UniHomes shows that 68% of students would be more likely to rent a property that includes utilities. Doing so is not only more convenient but...

90% of customers would recommend Devon housebuilder to a friend

A new survey has revealed that over 90% of customers would recommend Barratt Homes to a friend, helping the housebuilder to land the top rating for customer satisfaction for a record 12 years in a row.

Local housebuilders Barratt and David Wilson Homes, which are developing over 1,000 new homes across locations in Devon including Barnstaple, Tiverton, Tavistock, Exeter and Paignton,...

Where is the best place to live and work in the UK?

With the Stamp Duty holiday extension and 5% deposit schemes announced during the 2021 Budget, many buyers are looking for a new home. The day of the Budget was Rightmove’s busiest, with over 9 million visits to the site in just 24 hours. But which areas of the UK are the best places to move to?

Research conducted by mortgage advisors has revealed the best places to live in the UK...

Highways England awards major A358 contract to Taylor Woodrow Plus

Highways England has awarded a £328 million contract to design and deliver an upgrade to the A358 between the M5 at Taunton and the Southfields roundabout on the A303 to Taylor Woodrow Plus.

The contract award follows a competitive procurement process through Highways England’s Regional Delivery...

Greenlight 4 homes on Exmouth college campus, 10 minutes from Exmouth beach

Acorn Property Group has been granted planning consent for new homes on the site of a former college in Exmouth, following a unanimous vote in favour by East Devon District Council.

Located on a 2-acre plot on Douglas Avenue in Exmouth, the site is the former Rolle College campus, part of University of Plymouth. Large parts of the site have been redeveloped including the new Exeter...

Lockdown has made 80% of first-time buyers rethink where they live

Over the past year, the UK has seen a shift in cultural perceptions at work, interacting within the neighbourhood community and even family relationships. According to a recent poll conducted by Estate Agents Douglas & Gordon , the lockdown has impacted the first-time buyers the most, with 80% of under 40s unhappy about they live due to them being far away from loved ones.

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A growing threat in unoccupied homes and businesses

Legionnaire’s disease:

By Steve Vincent, Head of Operations, Plumbers4U

Lockdown restrictions have shaken up the living situations of much of the population . Whether as a result of job loss, the need to care for elderly relatives, moving out of cities, or avoiding loneliness, many people have moved since the start of the pandemic – often to stay with friends and family –...

Burscough Show Homes Promise Interior Inspo

A CHANCE to “meet” the interior designers and discover the latest trends is being offered to home buyers in Burscough.

Anwyl Homes is preparing to open the doors to three show homes at its Priory Gardens development at Yew Tree Park by appointment only (from April 17).

Homes at Priory Gardens have been selling “off plan” since late last year, with buyers travelling to St...

London trails Paris and New York for famous landmark property values

Research by Astons , the international experts on real estate, residency and citizenship has revealed that London trails New York, Beijing and Paris when it comes to property prices surrounding famous landmarks.

Astons analysed property prices surrounding 11 famous landmarks across the global property market to find which attracted the highest price tag where a bricks and mortar...

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