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Greek Property Hotspots

The latest market insight from international property consultancy, Astons , highlights the Greek property hotspots where investors are most likely to find real estate that meets the value threshold required to qualify for residency through investment (RBI), also known as the Golden Visa.

Greece's Golden Visa programme has long been a key route for non-EU investors seeking residency in the...

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Contracts exchanged on new site in Essex village

Independent housebuilder Dandara has recently acquired a five acre site off Hall Road in Copford, a village near Colchester, as it continues its expansion throughout Essex. This is the third site the 5-star rated housebuilder has acquired in Essex, which will deliver 50 homes, of which 15 will be affordable.

Dandara acquired the land in a deal in April 2023 with the intention to...

There's no place like home for Rogerstone competition winner

Independent housebuilder Dandara recently hosted a safety poster competition at Jubilee Park Primary School, located close to Dandara’s new Parc Jiwbili development in Rogerstone, Newport.

The winning entry from Carson, age 9, featured a drawing of a new home with a working building site in the background complete with cement mixer and digger.

As a reward for his efforts,...

The Pippins Proves It's Cream of The Crop

Independent housebuilder Dandara is harvesting plaudits for The Pippins in Hamstreet in Kent.

The development of family homes has received a ‘Quality Recognition Award’ from Premier Guarantee, one of the UK’s leading warranty providers.

The Pippins excelled on key measures including the standard of site management, workmanship, health and safety, site tidiness and general co...

Which student areas have the biggest shortage of properties?

While there has been a shortage of all types of rental accommodation across the UK for several years now, the student market has been hit particularly hard.

Research from StuRents suggests that there is currently a shortfall of over 200,000 beds, which is expected to grow to around 450,000 by 2025, thanks to rising student numbers and a slowing in the supply of new student housing....

CEO of Kerr Office Group named as one of the most influential business people in the South West

CEO of Kerr Office Group, Alex Kerr has been named one of the rising stars of the business world. Having joined Business Insider’s 42 Under 42 list earlier this year, Alex was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year last month following substantial business growth.

Kerr Office Group are UK leaders in workspace design with over 30 years of industry experience. Clients span the breadth of the...

Sales Suite Launch at SO Resi Whetstone

“With the housing market looking increasingly challenging for all home buyers at the moment, affordability is the key for many to step on the property ladder. This is especially the case in London, where the average cost of a deposit continues to rise, and many feeling they are priced out of the place they have grown up in.

“This is why we are proud to be offering shared ownership...

Construction apprentice for major Homebuilder lands on site job as contractor

A budding young apprentice has completed a Bricklaying programme run by Barratt Developments in York, earning his place as a subcontractor for the Homebuilder, working at its site in Sheffield.

19-year-old Daniel Ballard joined Barratt Developments Yorkshire West in August 2021, splitting his time between working on-site in Darfield and Worksop and classroom learning at the...

Best Ways to Protect Your Home

A home burglary occurs every 164 seconds in the UK. Every day, hundreds of people deal with the financial and emotional toll of someone breaking and entering their property. Yet 42% of people still don’t lock their doors or windows while in the home!

With so many of us starting our business ventures from the comfort of our own home, it is more important than ever to ensure the safety...

Employees at major housebuilder cycle 100 miles to raise over £3,000 for children’s charity

Staff at Barratt Developments North East swapped their usual office chairs for bike seats as they completed a 100-mile cycle route and raised over £1,500 for local children’s charity, Team Evie, beating their target of £1,000.

Five members from the North East division’s Technical Team cycled the 100 mile route from its most southerly development, The Orchard at West Park in...

Why buying a new-build property is the way forward

The real estate landscape is constantly evolving, and new-build properties are emerging as an attractive option for prospective homeowners. The allure of hassle-free ownership, advanced technology, and energy-efficient appliances has made these properties increasingly popular.

In this article, we take a look at why new build homes are the way forward in the property market, including...

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