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A quarter of homebuyers think AI search will become more important than portals

New research from UK Property Development (UKPD) suggests that artificial intelligence could be poised to reshape the homebuying journey, with a quarter of recent homebuyers believing AI-powered search will soon overtake traditional property portals as the primary tool for finding a home.

The findings come from a survey of 500 homeowners who purchased a property within the past 12...

Home Schemes

Less than 2% of homes for sale offer buyer support schemes despite strong demand

More than one in three scheme-backed homes already sold as affordability pressures continue to drive buyer demand

The latest analysis from London estate agent Benham and Reeves has revealed that homes offering buyers additional support through affordability and purchasing schemes remain in strong demand, despite accounting for less than 2% of available housing stock across Great...

Modern Hallways

From Forgotten Space to Design Statement: The Rise of the Modern Hallway

First impressions matter. Find out how LeoLine's unique vinyl floors are transforming forgotten corridors into grand entrances and welcoming walkways.

The hallway is often the most overlooked space in a home, yet it's one of the busiest areas for everyday life and most importantly the first room guests see. As homeowners continue to focus on creating practical and inviting interiors...

First time buyers

Mistakes First-Time Buyers Make When Buying A Home

As a first-time buyer, the process of securing your first property can be a demanding and testing journey - one that will probably make you reconsider whether moving out is actually worth it. There are several organisations in the UK, like banks and local councils, that aim to make the buying process smoother, but even with their help, you can still find yourself up against unexpected...

Ticking time bomb

The leasehold ticking timebomb that can wipe almost £200,000 off your home's value

The latest market insight from House Buyer Bureau has revealed how a short lease can slash the value of a property by almost £200,000, whilst also making it significantly harder to sell due to reduced mortgage availability and a shrinking pool of potential buyers.

House Buyer Bureau analysed current listings of properties held on a lease with fewer than 80 years remaining, comparing...

House chains

Fear of a chain-breaks the biggest reason homeowners turning to quick sale

The latest insight from quick sale specialists, House Buyer Bureau , has found that the most common reason homeowners choose a quick sale is no longer financial hardship, ill health, or the death of a loved one, but the desire to keep their onward move on track in an increasingly uncertain housing market.

The internal data from House Buyer Bureau analysed the reason cited by home...

Electrical installations in homes

Contactum Combines Compact Design with Full SPD Protection

Contactum are set to introduce their latest addition to circuit protection: the new Type 2 Compact Surge Protection Device (SPD) range, designed specifically for use with Defender 2.0 consumer units and Defender B Boards.

Developed to meet the evolving demands of modern electrical installations, the Compact SPD range delivers high-performance protection against transient overvoltages...

Burnt lawns

Experts warn 7 ways UK heatwaves are making your home look run-down

From scorched lawns to faded paintwork, exterior experts say Britain's hotter summers are changing how homes age

Britain's homes and gardens were never really designed for prolonged 30°C heat, but as heatwaves become more frequent, experts say the way we maintain our homes will need to evolve too.

With heatwaves now becoming a thing for UK summers, scorching...

Houses in Provence

Family sold their house in Provence and bought it back with 28 other families

A house filled with vacation memories over three generations has become part of a modern concept of shared ownership. For the Wright family, this became the solution that made it possible to keep their second home in Provence.

For more than 20 years, a house in Provence has been the backdrop for vacations for three generations of the Wright family. The house has been used extensively...

Mixed use property

England home to £1.8bn worth of mixed-use property opportunities as market begins to recover

The latest research by specialist property finance lender, West One Loans, has found that there are currently almost £1.8bn worth of mixed-use property opportunities available across England, presenting a significant pipeline of potential acquisitions for commercial investors, with the market showing signs of recovery after a subdued period.

West One Loans analysed current mixed-use...

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