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Heating a holiday home abroad: keep the boiler going

Owning a second home in France, Spain or Portugal is a long-held dream for many British buyers, and plenty of them now let the property out for part of the year. What rarely features in the glossy brochures is the heating. Yet a boiler that fails in February, with guests arriving or the owner a two-hour flight away, is one of the most common and costly headaches for overseas property owners.

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How to Identify Locations for Sustainable New Settlements by Matt Clarke, Director, Boyer, and Head of Boyer’s Colchester office

This is, of course, the “million dollar question” when it comes to pin-pointing sites that could be successfully promoted and developed as new settlements or strategic urban extensions.

Based on experience of strategic sites that I have been involved in the promotion of during my time at Boyer, I would say that for both standalone new settlements and larger urban extensions a crucial...

Top Reasons to Choose the Cayman Islands Real Estate

You might achieve the desired outcome if you invest in one area. But, distributing your investments can reduce your risk probability. As a versatile investment, real estate allows you to diversify across different types of properties. This diversification strategy helps mitigate the impact of localized market fluctuations.

Many people avoid investing in real estate because they...

Trade body’s property protection tips to tackle flooding

Householders dealing with the aftermath of Storm Henk can take steps to protect their homes from future flood events, says a national trade body.

The Property Care Association says that unsettled weather patterns being seen year on year mean flood resilience is becoming paramount for many householders across the UK.

More than 600 Flood Warnings were in put place due to Storm...

Celebrate the New Year with a new home from Dandara

Start the new year in style with homes ready to move into at Dandara’s Saxon Park.

The Biddenham development, located just three miles outside of Bedford, features a collection of excellently designed three-, four- and five-bedroom homes. Following the success of phase one, over 50% of the development is now sold. The second phase of the development is now on sale with several homes...

Housebuilder launches key workers scheme at Devon developments

Regional housebuilder Allison Homes South West is launching a key workers scheme at its four Devon developments helping those who work in the public sector to get a step onto or move up the property ladder.

The key workers scheme is available to members of the Blue Light Card or Defence Discount Service, including those in the NHS, Police, Fire Service, Social Care and Armed Forces,...

A Short Guide to Developing a Successful Commercial Property Portfolio

Commercial property investment can be highly rewarding, offering tangible assets, potential for significant returns, and diversification of an investment portfolio. However, the path to success in this field requires careful planning, market understanding, and strategic execution.

Identifying Lucrative Opportunities

Success in commercial property investment often hinges on...

Understanding the true cost of solar panels in the UK

In recent years, the UK has seen a surge in the adoption of solar energy. This green energy source not only contributes to reducing carbon emissions but also offers a long-term solution to energy costs. For homeowners and businesses considering the switch to solar, understanding the actual cost of solar panels is crucial. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the financial...

Top Most Qualities You Should Look for in a Mortgage Broker

If you are thinking of taking out a mortgage for buying a new home then you should opt for a mortgage broker but how will you decide that it is the right broker for you? Here we are going to describe all the qualities that you should be looking for in a mortgage broker. A mortgage broker California will make your task of taking a mortgage easy.

Attributes That You Should Look for...

Local housebuilder reports significant contributions to North East in 2023

January 2024: Barratt Developments North East, which includes the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has reported significant social, economic and environmental contributions to the North East communities in which it builds over the course of the last year.

In 2023, the housebuilder built 714 new homes across the region, supporting 1,626 jobs through its own business and...

Show home is a resounding success at Dandara's The Grange development

Aberdeen has welcomed a luxury new show home in its West End, thanks to independent housebuilder Dandara. The five-bedroom home at The Grange was launched in November and has been a resounding success amongst homebuyers both local and further afield.

The Yew boasts a sunroom, spacious garden and five good sized bedrooms and is situated just three miles from the heart of Aberdeen. The...

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