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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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Exeter family fall in love with green space at Riverside Walk

A family who recently made the move from central Exeter to Taylor Wimpey’s Riverside Walk development in Countess Wear couldn’t be happier with their decision to settle on the outskirts of the city.

Harry and Sophie Tombs moved to Riverside Walk in search of more space. With a new baby and a dog, the couple knew that a spacious home with a garden was what they were seeking. After...

National Building and Construction Awards are back

Entries are now open for the prestigious National Building and Construction Awards 2021.

The much-coveted awards, organised by Events & PR, raise the profile of industrious and enterprising building and construction businesses and recognise excellence in the field.

Launched in 2019, and already a firm favourite in the industry calendar, the awards are made up of 19...

New-build homebuyer fights back against a system that’s heavily stacked against him

CrowdJustice funding can help new-build homebuyers fight back against a system that’s heavily stacked against them

Below par new-build standards are unfortunately a common occurrence in the market today, but one homebuyer is fighting to ensure all hard-working, new-build home buyers receive the property they deserve.

Following his poor experience of buying a home near...

Lockdown has helped a third of homebuyers get on the ladder

The latest research by Yes Homebuyers has found that a third of homebuyers have been helped onto the property ladder as a result of lockdown.

It’s been a long road and the end is (hopefully) near, with an exit plan in place to gradually reduce lockdown restrictions.

However, Yes Homebuyers has found that there has been one silver lockdown lining for 27% of recent homebuyers...

Council tax hike will cause a quarter of homeowners to struggle financially

Research by Newcastle-based property developer, StripeHomes , has found that the vast majority of homeowners believe Government plans to increase council tax are unjustified, with 23% likely to struggle financially.

Research from StripeHomes shows that the average homeowner in England is due to see an annual increase in council tax of £78, pushing the cost to £1,895 per year or £158...

The greenest and most affordable English regions

New analysis has revealed the top English regions where homebuyers can get the most green space for their money.
The South West offers the best value for money - properties in the greenest areas are £45,696 less than the region's average house price.
Londoners can expect to pay £35,023 more than the regional average of £496,066 for more green space - the worst

John Lewis house prices 9.8% higher than the wider area

House prices in areas home to a John Lewis store are 9.8% higher than the wider areas in which they are located, but could this be about to change?

Currently, all 44 John Lewis stores in the UK remain closed with the exception of a few food halls, however, last week the retail giant announced that some of these closures would be permanent.

The latest research from snagging...

What would a CGT tax hike mean for B2L landlords and second homebuyers?

Research by lettings and estate agent, Beham and Reeves, has estimated that buy-to-let landlords and second homeowners could see the capital gains tax (CGT) owed if they choose to sell increase by as much as £24,000. That’s if recommendations by the Office of Tax Simplification to change the tax threshold are introduced.

CGT is tax paid on the profit of an item sold that has...

A bad first property impression could cost you upwards of £50k on your sale

The latest market insight by national estate agent, Keller Williams UK , has revealed the importance of making a good first impression during the property selling process and just how much a bad first impression can impact your sale.

With spring in the air, the property market is gearing up for its...

Help to buy homebuyers facing £32k interest repayment increases

The latest research by Yes Homebuyers has revealed just how much profit the government could be making via the Help to Buy (H2B) equity loan scheme due to be introduced in April.

This latest rehash of the Help to Buy initiative only requires homebuyers to save a 5% deposit with the government adding a further 20%, or 40% if you’re buying in London. Homebuyers are only required to...

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