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Sea View Homes Command 38% Premium in England's Most Scenic Coastal Spots, Says Yopa

The latest research from Yopa has found that homebuyers looking to secure a sea view along England's coastline can expect to pay a premium of up to 38%, with the average seaside uplift sitting at over £24,537,000 versus standard property prices.

The research from Yopa analysed current property listings advertising sea views across 20 English coastal counties, comparing the average price of...

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How the UK Housing Market is Changing in 2025

The housing market is daunting for first-time buyers in the UK.

As we step into 2025, major changes are reshaping how private buyers, investors, and renters interact with estate agents. From price fluctuations to shifts in government policies, understanding these trends helps any buyer to bring their property visions to life.

Below, we've outlined some of the most important...

The Benefits of Professional Property Management Services

Property management can be demanding, requiring attention to detail, a thorough understanding of rental laws , and excellent organisational skills. Many landlords and property owners find balancing these demands and their other commitments challenging. Professional property management services provide an effective solution by handling the complexities of property ownership while ensuring...

Dandara Northern Home Counties has donated towards the purchase of essential supplies at Bedford Foodbank

From homes to hearts: Dandara support Bedford Foodbank with Christmas donation

Independent housebuilder Dandara is supporting the Bedford Borough this Christmas with a £1,000 donation to Bedford Foodbank to go towards its essential food supply packages, for local families in need this Christmas.

This year, Trussell's UK-wide Foodbank community distributed more than 3.1 million emergency food parcels to people facing hardship, a 94% increase over the past five...

When to Buy or Rent Given the Current Real Estate Market in Malaysia

Your decision to buy or rent a property will depend on your needs, particularly on your future plans. However, if you are going to invest in the real estate market, it is important that you adopt strategic planning. Note that the real estate market is influenced by pressures of inflation and rising home prices. So, while the demand for residential property is high, it poses affordability...

The Growing Popularity of Property Auctions in the UK

Property auctions in the UK have long been associated with quick sales, but recent trends show they are becoming a more attractive option for homeowners and investors alike. Although auctions account for a small percentage of the total property market, their popularity is increasing as more sellers and buyers recognize the benefits of fast transactions and competitive bidding environments....

Joe Martin-Bindley Talks About the Benefits of Letting Agents for Property Owners

Joe Martin-Bindley, founder of Wirral-based letting agents Peninsular Property and a leading expert in the UK property industry, is well-versed in the challenges that property owners face when renting out their properties. For many, the stress of managing tenants, legal requirements, and maintenance can become overwhelming.

This is where letting agents come in, offering valuable...

Westcountry Property Exhibition at The Mitre Hampton Court on 10th October

An exhibition is being held at The Mitre Hampton Court on 10th October for those considering a move to a different way of life in the Westcountry.

A long-established firm favourite for a drastic change of scenery and a better quality of life, the southwest offers lower house prices and a lower cost of living as well as more space and cleaner air, a huge range of leisure pursuits from...

Transforming Rural Barns Into Homes by Emily Grapes, Senior Planner, Carter Jonas

Too many planning applications follow the same frustrating path of being recommended for approval, but when considered by a planning committee, it is knocked off-course by a local ward councillor eager to please local residents and subsequently is voted down. A classic case of a policy-compliant proposal being defeated by NIMBYism.

And so, it’s a cause for celebration when the...

What Should the New Government do Support First Time Buyers? by Peter Hawley, Director of SOWN, (part of Leaders Romans Group)

During the recent general election campaign, one key point of difference in the parties’ housing policies was that the Conservative Party pledged to introduce a new Help to Buy scheme, whereas Labour proposed alternative housing policies, largely focused on social rent.

Now elected, Labour is already pushing ahead with housing initiatives including greater powers and

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Councils to be given Powers to Compulsorily Purchase Land for Affordable Homes – by Lawrence Turner, Director, Boyer

Earlier this year, the then Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) gave councils new powers to buy land more cheaply in a bid to support the delivery of more social and affordable housing. The change, which allows councils to buy land for development through compulsory purchase orders (CPOs), removes ‘hope value’ costs which otherwise benefit the profitability of the...

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