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New Data Centre Approved in Hayes: What It Means for the Local Property Market

Hayes, a town in West London once known primarily for its industrial heritage and Heathrow proximity, is experiencing a new wave of transformation. With Crossrail already reshaping its commuter appeal, the latest development is set to further elevate its profile—a large-scale data centre has officially been approved.

While data centres might not be the most glamorous headline grabbers, their...

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BTR Suburban Communities: growing demand but an absence of policy by Andrew Jones, Group Director, Corporate Lettings & Build to Rent, Leaders Romans Group (LRG)

The Build to Rent (BTR) sector is growing exponentially: recent figures from the British Property Federation (BPF) reveal that the number of completed BTR homes rose by 19% during 2021, reaching a new high of 72,668 units per annum.

Initially, the BTR model was designed to appeal primarily to London-based professionals of the Gen Z and Millennial cohorts. But recently regional growth...

The increasing demand for ‘beauty’ in design and how this very subjective term can realistically be applied in planning by Nigel Booen, Director of Design, Boyer

The revised NPPF states that 'beauty' will now be, ‘Part of the social objectives of the planning system as a whole’; ‘One of the key objectives for large new housing schemes’, and ‘Fundamental to what the planning and development process should achieve’.

But what is 'beauty' in the context of planning, who should determine what is beautiful, and how?

The issue came to the...

Looking ahead to the future of healthcare development by Sarah Cox – Partner, Carter Jonas (Leeds)

The climate crisis is a potential health crisis. And yet healthcare, if only due to the substantial construction, transport and heating / air condition emissions that such a large organisation generates, is a not insignificant contributor to climate change. The NHS, according to its own sources, is responsible for 5% of the UK’s carbon emissions. As the then former of NHS England admitted,...

Unlock Your Dream Home with Dandara's Affordability Event in Biddenham

Independent housebuilder Dandara is hosting an event to help buyers understand their affordability on the 11th May from 10am-5pm, at its Saxon Park development in Biddenham.

The event is tailored to assist buyers at various stages of their homebuying journey, whether looking for their first property or purchasing their forever home. On hand will be a mortgage expert from Mortgage...

Hawkhurst House Care Home Seed Bomb donation

Ready, Set, Grow: Dandara donates seed bombs to local care home

In celebration of Gardening Week, hosted from Monday 29th April to Sunday 5th May, independent housebuilder Dandara has donated four seed bomb kits to Hawkhurst House Care Home as part of its campaign to celebrate gardening.

This year’s gardening week theme, ‘Knowledge is Flower’, aims to raise awareness of the difference that gardening can make in the lives of everyone, helping to...

The Fallow house type exterior at Old Durham Gate

First Look: Barratt Homes launches two Show Homes at new Durham development

Barratt Homes North East has launched its very first Show Homes at brand new development in Durham, Old Durham Gate.

Old Durham Gate from Barratt Homes, which will offer a collection of two, three, four and five bedroom homes, has opened the doors to two of Show Homes, to demonstrate the quality of the house types that will be available on the new development.

The first Show...

Second award win for sought after Bedfordshire development

Independent housebuilder Dandara has once again been honoured with a highly regarded award from Premier Guarantee, the UK’s leading warranty advisor, for its Saxon Park development in Biddenham, Bedfordshire.

For the second consecutive time, Dandara has been awarded with a ‘Quality Recognition Award’ at the development of 249 homes. The award recognises exceptional workmanship,...

Upscaling Mediterranean Living: Island Blue Cyprus Unveils The King Residences

Imagine waking up in Paphos, a beautiful seaside haven with stunning blue flag beaches and a charming harbour promenade, to the whispers of ancient history. Sunlight streams through your window, and the sparkling Mediterranean shimmers just a breath away. This isn't a dream; it's the everyday reality at The King Residences, the latest masterpiece by the award-winning developer Island Blue...

Dandara supports Cardiff buyers with its Helping You Move event

Independent housebuilder Dandara is hosting a Helping You Move event at its Sant Silian development in Cardiff on Saturday 27th April 2024, giving prospective buyers the opportunity to learn about the variety of support on offer for new homebuyers.

Running from 11am to 4pm, the event will share with visitors the different moving schemes available from Dandara, including its Moving...

Discover your dream home with part exchange scheme at The Meadows

Independent housebuilder Dandara has recently launched a fresh Part Exchange scheme which offers valuable assistance to buyers in selling their existing homes, facilitating a seamless transition to a brand-new Dandara home at The Meadows in Wymeswold, Leicestershire.

Part exchange with Dandara is a seamless process designed to simplify your move. First, you choose the Dandara home...

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