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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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Virtual house viewings still happening in October

Large number of property viewings were conducted virtually during October

A large number of property viewings were still conducted virtually last month, even though estate agents have been able to resume in-person viewings since the mid-May, according to data collected by estate agency Andrews Property Group ,

Buyer appetite is also proving to be Covid-19 and lockdown proof, driven by the stamp duty holiday carrot being dangled in front of buyers. Viewing...

What’s the best way to sell my house quickly?

The latest Rightmove House Price Index has revealed that the current time to sell a property in the UK is just 50 days. However, with buyers flooding the market to secure a stamp duty saving before the March deadline, many are facing long delays as the industry struggles to cope.

In addition, recent research has found that one in four property sales have collapsed this month ,...

2020's Most-Searched Homeware Brands Revealed

Whether you’re looking for a home revamp, craving Scandinavian simplicity or fancy creating an AW20 inspired cosy retreat in time for the colder months, it’s only right that we should shine a spotlight on the hottest brands that every renter or homeowner needs to know about.

From High-End to High Street, we’ve taken a list of 32 top rated homeware brands in the UK and used a weighted...

UK cities facing backlogs based on the current state of the property market

These are the areas facing the biggest property market backlogs

Home buying platform, Yes Homebuyers , has revealed which UK cities could be facing the biggest backlogs based on the current state of the property market.

The latest figures from the Bank of England show that mortgage approvals hit their highest monthly total since the back end of 2007 last week as buyers continue to swarm the market in search of a stamp duty saving. However, such...

Cheltenham in Gloucestershire tops the Love where you Live guide

Top 10 places to buy a property in the UK

In the wake of new lockdown restrictions across the country, estate agency Yopa has launched its Love Where You Live Guide, revealing the best places to buy in the UK when taking into account new key considerations for property buyers.

Whilst house prices, quality of local schools and low crime levels will likely always remain high on buyers’ lists of priorities, Yopa has determined...

The 500,000 Stamp duty threshold runs until 31 March 2021

Home seekers reminded to make the most of the stamp duty holiday

A property search firm is urging home seekers not to be slow in taking advantage of the stamp duty holiday as the housing market boom continues.

The government has temporarily increased the stamp duty threshold to £500,000 for property sales in England and Northern Ireland, until 31 March 2021, to help buyers who have taken a financial hit because of the coronavirus crisis and boost...

The UK’s Grade Listed Homebuyer Property Hotspots

The latest research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed that Cambridge, Cardiff and Leicester are the current city hotspots for homebuyer demand where grade listed homes are concerned.

Grade listed buildings are often a cut above the rest and offer homeowners the chance to own a beautiful and historic home. Most listed buildings fall within the Grade II...

Rented driveway income can provide long-term economic stability

Safe as houses…rented driveways provide robust income stream

New data released by online parking portal YourParkingSpace.co.uk reveals how rented driveway income provides long-term economic stability, even in uncertain times.

Indeed, analysis of its top 50 performing towns and cities, where homeowners are renting out their empty driveways, show that average annual income is almost identical over previous years.

From 2017 to 2020 the...

half of all homeowners in England have seen their property pay for itself

Nearly half of homeowners have seen their property pay for itself in the last year

The latest research from estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has found that nearly half of all homeowners in England have seen their property pay for itself when it comes to the average annual cost of upkeep and the increase in the value of their home itself.

GetAgent.co.uk looked at each local authority in England and the total current upkeep costs of a property on an...

The Halloween house price pockets where property prices are down £17,000

The latest research by property developer, StripeHomes , has revealed the pockets of the UK property market to have frightened homeowners with the biggest declines in property price since last Halloween.

Since last October, UK house prices have increased by 2.6% on average with every region of the UK seeing positive movement despite prolonged periods of political and economic...

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