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Hundreds register interest in new homes coming soon to Ilfracombe

An eagerly anticipated housing development in North Devon is set to launch in 2023, Elan Homes has announced.

Hundreds of people have registered their interest in Seascape in Ilfracombe a 51-home development, within walking distance of Ilfracombe town centre.

Around a mile from the beach, the properties will be much sought-after.

Elan regional sales director Tracey...

House rental

Rental sector driving 80% increase in property values over the last decade

80% increase in property values over the last decade, driven by rental sector home values soaring

As a frantic year for the property market ends and a new one begins, research from the game-changing property platform, Boomin , has revealed that the total value of homes in England has increased by 80% over the last decade. And this growth has predominantly been driven by the value of...

Approved

Mortgage approval values climb 26% during the pandemic

Market analysis by real estate debt advisory specialists, Sirius Property Finance , has revealed how the pandemic has impacted the mortgage sector, with the total value of mortgage approvals up 26% compared to the pre-pandemic market.

Sirius Property Finance analysed mortgage approval data since the start of the pandemic (February 2020) to see how the market has performed compared to...

How to accessorise your garden for autumn

With autumn now here, green-fingered Brits are being advised on the best ways to accessorise their garden.

The gardening experts at GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk have given their top five tips for creating a seasonal space the whole family can enjoy.

With the summer colours in the garden slowly beginning to fade away, gardeners up and down the country are being told to ditch...

UK Families Can Lose Up to £400 Million In Rental Deposits Because Of Household Damages Caused By Kids

UK Families Can Lose Up to £400 Million In Rental Deposits Because Of Household Damages Caused By Kids

Recent research has shown that curious kids can cause up to £400 of damage around the house before the age of three. With one million private renters who have children in the UK, this can amount to £400 million in deposit deductions.

Digging into recent data, London based...

SDLT holiday blues - Homebuyer faces 327% increase in SDLT as final deadline approaches

The latest research by Birmingham estate and lettings agent, Barrows and Forrester , has revealed how higher house prices as a result of the stamp duty holiday will see homebuyers pay 40% more in stamp duty tax when the reprieve is finally removed at the end of September.

Barrows and Forrester analysed house price data and the average cost of stamp duty prior to the holiday’s...

Top 10 Autumn Interior Design Trends for 2021, According to Pinterest

  • Nature-inspired interior is the most popular interior design trend of autumn 2021 with a massive 287,506 Pinterest pins !
  • In second place, the classy classic contemporary interior trend is back with 190,090 Pinterest pins
  • Privacy is needed this autumn! In third place, room dividers already have 108,708 Pinterest pins
  • From the runway to interiors, silver
  • ...

Leaseholds on the rise with 8% growth in five years

The latest research from Warwick Estates shows that leasehold homes are playing an increasingly significant role in the UK housing market after enjoying significant growth in the past couple of years.

There is an increasingly common narrative around the housing market that leaseholds should be a thing of the past. This argument often starts by saying leaseholds don’t give owners...

SHOW HOME INSPIRATION AS THE GARDEN VILLAGE GROWS

TWO new show homes herald the launch of a new phase of Parc Ceirw Garden Village in Morriston as the new community takes shape near Swansea.

The garden village is being developed by the Edenstone Group – featuring designs from Edenstone Homes and Bluebell Homes.

Properties from Bluebell Homes have been selling off-plan since February 2020. The opening of the four-bedroomed Farnham...

The projects that add the most value to your home when selling - and the ones that don’t

The projects that add the most value to your home when selling - and the ones that don’t

Research by the estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed which household renovations will add the most value to your home once you’ve accounted for the cost of the job itself.

The housing market looks set to keep sizzling this summer, as the latest Nationwide house...

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