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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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The cost of buying around one of the UK’s top international schools can be pricey

Homebuyers paying out 130% more to live near a top international school

The latest research by lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed the cost of buying around one of the UK’s top international schools and which are currently most in-demand amongst homebuyers.

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The research found that property prices in postcodes home to a top Independent IB School average £542,583, 130% more than the current UK average of £235,...

Britain’s best property pockets for first-time buyers

The latest research from lettings and estate agent, Barrows and Forrester , has revealed which areas of the property market are currently the most first-time buyer (FTB) friendly based on current price, annual change and cost compared to the broader average in each area.

The research shows that both the average price paid...

UK Real Estate sector could be on course to increase 44%

Property market revival is boosting real estate sector employment

The latest research by leading property recruitment specialists, Rayner Personnel , has revealed the UK Real Estate sector could be on course to increase 44% based on current employment and the number of vacancies being actively recruited for.

Rayner analysed data on the number of job vacancies being actively recruited for, the number of businesses operating in each sector, the size...

there have been HUGE delays in sales completing

How to sell your home in 30 days and move before Christmas

The latest research by national home buying platform, Yes Homebuyers , has revealed that it’s bad news for UK home sellers with the target of moving home before Christmas.

Data from Yes Homebuyers shows that so far this year, the time it’s taking from an initial buyer enquiry until the completion of a property sale is 140 days on average.

This is 10% longer than the time it...

High-end homebuyers ditch flats for detached homes in lifestyle 360

High-end home buyers are opting for bigger homes in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic and paying more for them, while transactions and the price paid for flats has fallen.

The latest research by high-net-worth (HNW) mortgage broker, Enness Global , analysed property sales by property type at £5m and over across England and Wales, looking at the average sold price and what...

London is home to the highest rental price premium of any capital city in Europe

Capital city rental price premiums cost tenants 35% more

The latest research from the international rental marketplace, Spotahome , has revealed that London is home to the highest rental price premium of any capital city in Europe when compared to the national rental cost in each nation. Spotahome looked at the cost of renting in each city across the EU and UK and how it compared to the cost of renting in the wider nation, to find which cities were...

Scotland is currently the home selling discount hotspot of the UK

The regions offering homebuyers the biggest savings via a reduced property purchase

The latest research by GetAgent.co.uk has revealed which regions of the UK are home to the biggest reductions in the value of properties currently on the market.

GetAgent crunched data analysing property listings across the major property portals to find where home sellers were reducing their property price by the largest margin and where provided home buyers with the most...

Gas Safety Week takes place 14-20 September

Top tips for keeping you safe in Gas Safety Week

Wales & West Utilities is pledging its support to raise awareness of gas safety and the importance of looking after home gas appliances as part of Gas Safety Week 2020.

The company serves 7.5million people across Wales and south west of England and is calling on people to share important gas safety information with each other, while also fitting a life-saving audible carbon...

Cash is still king unless you’re a high-end London homebuyer

Record-low interest rates have helped boost an influx of buyer demand with many taking advantage to borrow more than they may have in different market conditions. As a result, the average price of mortgage funded property sales is now 10% higher than properties purchased by cash buyers in Great Britain.

This is according to the latest research by high-net-worth (HNW) mortgage broker...

Football teams take the top spot for buoyant house price growth.

Wolves top the house price Premier League

It may seem like it just ended, but the Premier League returns this weekend. While there’s a long road ahead before the champions are crowned, estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed which teams take the top spot for buoyant house price growth.

GetAgent.co.uk pulled house price data surrounding every Premier League stadium to look at current house price pedigree...

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