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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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Dandara donates £2,500 to Bedfordshire Scouts

Independent housebuilder Dandara has donated £2,500 to Bedfordshire County Scouts, to replace the roof on the organisation’s activity storage hub which has damaged asbestos sheets.

Bedfordshire Scouts have owned and managed the Leslie Sell Activity Centre in Bromham, Bedfordshire since 1964, and from there offer a range of activities teaching life skills to children and young adults...

This Land staff spread Christmas goodwill with Cambridge Foodbank donation

Staff at Cambridge-based property developer This Land have joined together in the run-up to Christmas to support Cambridge City Foodbank with a series of personal donations.

The foodbank, which is supported by the Trussell Trust, has several outlets in and around Cambridge. From these it provides three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to people in crisis, but...

Unwrap your dream home with part exchange scheme at Wallace View

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 Wallace View in Dunblane, Stirling.

With the Part Exchange scheme, potential purchasers can be at ease knowing there is a chain free guaranteed buyer for their...

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Bungalows still popular despite 80-year construction low

Bungalow construction has reached an 80-year low according to new figures released by the NHBC*. Only 228 bungalows were registered in the third quarter of 2023, down 70% from 2022.

Despite being one of the least-built house types in the country, bungalows consistently score well with downsizers, with 60% of over 65s interested in moving to one**. To help meet demand, Dandara...

South Shields retirement living development receives revamp in time for Christmas

Residents and staff of Frank Bushell House in South Shields have celebrated the completion of a refurbishment programme within the retirement living development ahead of the festive season.

Registered social housing provider, Riverside, appointed Esh Construction to deliver the £1 million scheme earlier this year as part of a wider programme of investment into retirement living...

Dandara spreads Christmas cheer at Edinburgh Children's Hopsital

Christmas has come early for the children and families supported by Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC), thanks to a gift from independent housebuilder Dandara. With developments across East Scotland, the housebuilder has donated £500 to the charity, along with a selection of Christmas gifts, kindly organised by the staff at Dandara East Scotland.

ECHC transforms the...

Understanding the Role of an Auction Conveyancing Solicitor in Property Transactions

An auction conveyancing solicitor is a specialist property lawyer whose expertise lies in dealing with property auctions. Their expertise extends beyond traditional property transactions, honing in on the distinct requirements and challenges posed by the auction environment. Their familiarity with auction-specific documentation, such as legal packs and auction catalogues, allows them to...

Be in your new home for Christmas by buying through auction

Property experts, My Auction , say there is still time to find your new home and be in by Christmas. Buying a home through a property auction allows sales to complete in just 28 days, which leaves just enough time to find and secure your dream home and move in before Christmas Day.

Stuart Collar-Brown, founder and director of My Auction, said: “We have seen an increase in lots coming...

MP Peter Gibson meets award-winning Darlington Site Manager at nearby development

Darlington MP Peter Gibson recently met with local award-winning Site Manager, Scott Iveson, to learn more about Scott’s accolade for his hard work on Barratt Homes’ The Orchard at West Park.

MP Peter Gibson was welcomed onto the development by Barratt Developments North East’s Managing Director Carl Sobolewski, Construction Director Scott Lester, and Pride In The Job award-winner...

New show home and winter incentives unveiled at popular Fontwell development

Independent housebuilder Dandara has unveiled its latest show home at its Fontwell Meadows development in Fontwell, where prospective buyers can see what the peaceful village has to offer.

The recently unveiled show home, The Osbourne, includes four bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with a garage and two parking spaces. The home features an open-plan kitchen/dining room with large...

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