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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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Home sales and renovations create 35% spike in unoccupied property

The number of unoccupied properties in the UK spiked by 35% 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 bereavement’ as the top...

The Easter road names where homesellers could be quids in

Ahead of the Easter weekend, national estate agent Keller Williams UK , has revealed which Easter road names are home to the highest average sold prices and which are the ones to avoid.

The market analysis looked at the average price of homes sold across 10 Easter-related road names over the last 12 months, as well as how they compared to the current average across England and Wales...

Egg-stra Special Support For Hartford Community

AN eggs-cellent donation to families in need is among the gifts to the Hartford community from Redrow.

An Easter egg will be added to food parcels being delivered to vulnerable families, while counselling for young people, first responders, flood alleviation measures, school library books, playground equipment and sports teams are also among the cracking good causes to receive...

Elan Tees Up New Site For New Homes in Tettenhall

ELAN Homes is preparing to swing into action and start work on an exclusive new homes development in Tettenhall. The homebuilder has acquired a 0.8 acre parcel of land on Popes Lane, adjoining Wergs Golf Course.

The site benefits from full planning consent for six new homes, with work on the properties due to start imminently.

Homes at the development, known as Vardons Keep...

OFF PLAN LAUNCH FOR NEW HOMES IN GLASTONBURY

NEW homes in the Somerset town of Glastonbury will launch off plan in response to demand, Elan Homes has confirmed. Interest in the development, known as Avalon, has been building since the homebuilder acquired almost five acres of land off Old Wells Road last year.

Due to the level of enquiries, Elan is releasing a small number of properties “off plan” and by appointment only via...

Topsham - it’s one of the Best Places to live!

Topsham is one of the best places to live in the UK - and that’s official!

The town has had the honour of making it into the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places list, one of only two locations in Devon to make the grade.

Judges selected this year’s entries for the sought-after league table on the basis of how beautiful the location was, the quality of local services and...

Sold - Award winning Bed and Breakfast in South Devon

Property specialists Stonesmith are delighted to have completed the sale of Brookside Guest House a stylish and impressive award winning 4 Star Gold Awarded bed and breakfast. The guest house is presented to a superior standard throughout and offers 4 quality Letting Bedrooms, Breakfast Room, Kitchen and well-appointed Owners Accommodation, ample Car Parking, enclosed level Garden to the rear...

Milestones for new homes in Knowsley

A NEW phase of homes had been released for sale in Knowsley as Anwyl Homes reaches the halfway point of its Edenhurst Grange venture at Bowring Park.

Situated in a popular Liverpool suburb, with open spaces amongst the homes, established parks nearby, plus easy access to the city centre and commuter links across the wider North West, location has played a huge part in the success of...

Top Ways to Improve Property Value Before Stamp Duty Ends

Wanting to Sell Your Home? Experts Reveal Updating Your Garden Is Key to Increasing Property Value

With the stamp duty holiday extended until the end of June, the demand in both buying and selling properties is likely to continue.

When it comes to selling properties however, homeowners need to consider the shift in buyer requirements as a result of the pandemic. Whilst...

Broadband coverage and speeds in the South West

New House of Commons Library analysis of UK broadband coverage and speed show the variations in broadband availability and speeds in the region. For example, Devon has average download speeds varying from double the UK average to less than half. The Commons Library has published this data in interactive maps and a broadband dashboard . Browse local data and maps to see how broadband...

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