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MAJORITY OF UK HOMEOWNERS AVOID RETROFITTING DUE TO HIGH COSTS AND UNCLEAR SAVINGS

The government is funding £13.2 billion in retrofitting properties[2]
Two-thirds (61%) of homeowners state that upfront cost is the biggest barrier to retrofitting[3]
Younger homeowners are more open to green improvements in their homes[2]
Over half of Brits think retrofitting would make their property more appealing to future buyers

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Budget-conscious homebuyers discover surprising prices in the Costa del Sol

89% of buyers are seeking properties costing less than €500k (Kyero)
New Costa del Sol Valley View homes priced from €339K plus VAT (Taylor Wimpey España)
82% of British buyers choose homes in the Costa del Sol (Taylor Wimpey España)

The Kyero 2025 Annual Buyer Survey has revealed that 89% of buyers seeking property in Spain plan to spend...

2025's Best UK Commuter Towns Revealed

Where to Live for Value, Commute, and Quality of Life – Sheffield Towns Comes Out on Top

Data from Pepper Money has revealed a clear northern advantage for commuters—with Sheffield emerging as the most commuter-friendly hub in the country. The South Yorkshire city claims three of the top 10 spots for best commuter towns, thanks to a combination of affordable housing, accessible rail links,...

The Overlooked Role of Drainage in New-Build Developments Across the UK

Across the UK, the property market continues to experience steady growth, with new-build housing developments rising to meet the demand for modern, sustainable living. While developers and buyers alike often focus on design, energy efficiency, and location, one critical factor is frequently overlooked: drainage.

Behind every successful housing project lies a robust drainage strategy...

New property taxes must be fit for purpose, Propertymark recomm

Propertymark has highlighted that any future changes to the current Stamp Duty system across England and Northern Ireland must be carefully considered, fit for future purpose, and encourage the concept of homeownership for those who aspire to it.

Proposals for a 'proportional' property tax regime must be wisely measured in alliance with key industry stakeholders and deliver a dynamic...

Subsidence Expert Campaigning for Change, Considering Climate Crisis on Homes

Mainmark Ground Engineering UK is calling for a change in how subsidence claims are handled to help futureproof our homes from climate change.

This comes as the latest soil moisture data from the Meteorological Office Rainfall and Evaporation Calculation Systems (MORECS) is predicting one of the biggest subsidence surges in history, due to heatwaves rippling through the UK.

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Patchwork' housing market opens rare buyer's window for South West homeowners

The recent dip in house prices in the South West, which saw reductions from two per cent in Bath (where the average house price has dropped to £382,000 in the year to June)* to nearly 18 per cent in other regions, has created a 'patchwork' market as some areas are falling harder than others.

To take advantage of this 'buyer's window' in a competitive but cooling market, the South...

A new property search platform has launched across the UK today

promising to transform how buyers discover homes while helping estate agents cut costs by an average of £18,000 a year compared to traditional portals.

The Property DriveBuy app replaces the rigid, criteria-based search model used by platforms like Rightmove and Zoopla with a fully geo-located, real-time property discovery tool. It enables buyers to see available homes for sale as...

Yarmouth named the UK's most prestigious marina, with a 61% house price premium

The latest research from eXp UK has found that living close to some of the nation's most idyllic marinas comes at a significant cost, with Yarmouth Harbour topping the list for the highest house price premium in the country at 61.3%

eXp UK analysed the housing markets surrounding 21 of the UK's most picturesque marinas to see how much more homebuyers can expect to pay to live within...

Taylor Wimpey ticks all the boxes for Cranbrook resident

The newest members of Taylor Wimpey's Cranbrook development have settled into their new home and are now enjoying low maintenance living along with the delights Cranbrook has to offer.

Janet Robson, 62, Paul Berrett, 64, and their Cockapoo Dotty have downsized to a low maintenance home in a safe, friendly community after finding a home that ticks all their boxes at Taylor Wimpey's...

Homebuyer happiness comes at a house price premium

The latest research from over-50s property specialists, Regency Living , has revealed that the happiest homebuyers in Britain are those living in the countryside or by the coast. However, this lifestyle satisfaction comes at a cost. as both carry a significant house price premium compared to living in a city.

Regency Living analysed average house prices and happiness scores across 20...

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