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AI property platform can help buyers and renters find dream home

Hutch is delighted to announce the launch of their free, all-in-one property platform at www.joinhutch.com . A significant win for buyers and rental tenants, Hutch uses AI to search across all the major UK property aggregator sites, and alerts users as soon as their ideal property hits the market. This modern portal combines user-preference data with the need to be the first to know about your new home...

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The Renters' Rights Bill has officially been voted through by MPs

Marc von Grundherr, Director of Benham and Reeves, commented:

"The Renters' Rights Bill has been a painfully protracted process for everyone involved and, during this time, the nation's landlords have been left wondering where they stand and what the future might hold for their investments.

At least we now seem to be heading towards some greater certainty, with MPs having...

Shorter Days Could Leave Home Sellers in the Dark as Buyer Motivation Falls

The latest property market insight from Yopa suggests that, as the clocks go back this weekend, home sellers already struggling in slower market conditions could find it even harder to secure a sale, as shorter days and darker evenings deter potential buyers during the viewing process.

The survey of UK homebuyers*, commissioned by Yopa, found that just 27% prefer to view properties...

Demand for project properties soars above general market

New research from The Property DriveBuy reveals that demand for fixer-upper properties is easily eclipsing overall market demand as homebuyers demonstrate a strong appetite for renovation projects amidst ongoing affordability restrictions due to stubbornly higher mortgage rates and slow but steady house price growth.

Across England, there are currently an estimated 601,525 homes...

5,600 home sellers slash asking price within first 30 days of hitting the market, as market stagnates ahead of Autumn Budget

The latest research from nationwide cash buying company and quick sale specialists, Springbok Properties , has revealed that as many as 5,559 home sellers have slashed their asking prices within 30 days of entering the market, as they struggle to find buyers in an increasingly stagnant market.

Springbok Properties analysed the current market landscape* looking at the number of homes...

Interior designers share their style secrets in Devon

AN exclusive insight into the latest interior trends and the secrets to achieving the show home look will be revealed at a special FREE event at an award-winning Devon development.

The event takes place at The Orchards in Sampford Peverell, near Tiverton, on Saturday, November 1, hosted by Edenstone Homes with specialists from interior design company Blocc sharing their expertise...

Managing your mortgage and mental health as 60% of homeowners admit to stress and sleepless nights

The latest insight from award-winning mortgage adviser, Alexander Hall , has shown that for the majority of homeowners, their mortgage is their single largest financial worry, with 60% stating that their mortgage worries have impacted their mental health at one point or another.

The survey of over 1,000 UK homeowners, commissioned by Alexander Hall, found 66% of homeowners rank their...

Newcastle and Edinburgh's commuter belts beat London for homebuyer affordability

The latest research from The Property DriveBuy has found that Newcastle and Edinburgh rank as the best commuter belts in Britain, with all surrounding local authorities offering a more affordable average house price than the cities themselves, whilst Liverpool ranks as the worst.

The Property DriveBuy analysed current house prices across 12 major British cities, before comparing them...

Landlords Warned: Halloween Decorations Could Spark £18k Fire Nightmare

Pumpkin candles and party lights blamed for surge in October rental blazes

Forum Insurance are warning landlords to prepare for a rise in accidental fires this Halloween, as candles, decorative lights and overloaded plugs cause damage running into thousands of pounds.

According to the Home Office, more than 1,000 candle fires are reported each year, with October among the highest-...

Property sector bucks national trend with rising employment and renewed confidence

The latest research from GetAgent.co.uk has found that, while many industries across the UK have reduced headcount over the last year, the property sector has gone against the grain, adding more than 5,000 additional employees and underlining its long-term confidence.

GetAgent analysed the latest data from the Office for National Statistics * on the number of payrolled employees...

New report reveals hotspots outside of London where property and construction is thriving

Tunbridge Wells has the most thriving construction landscape outside of London, according to a new report released by Monster-Mesh, construction branding specialists. The study analysed five key indicators across 84 UK locations, to reveal construction hotspots outside of the capital.

Construction is one of the UK’s most vital sectors, supporting the economy through housing delivery...

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