Finding the perfect balance between lasting quality and striking visual appeal is often a challenge in property renovation.
As a result, homeowners tend to look for materials that combine strength with design flexibility. Natural stone meets both needs; moreover, it adds a sense of elegance and character that synthetic alternatives often struggle to match.
As the energy price cap keeps rising, the latest research from Yopa reveals that buying a new-build home could save homebuyers as much as £450 a year on their energy bills.
With the energy price cap forecast to increase again over the coming year, many households are preparing for further pressure on their finances as utility costs continue to climb. However, while the price cap...
Record delays and failed transactions for homebuyers mean the UK property industry must evolve or lose out to other jurisdictions, according to the founder of a new firm established to overhaul the conveyancing process.
Sharpwell Property Law , launched by veteran London property lawyer and investor Tatiana Sharposhnikova, has been set up in response to a growing "crisis" in the...
The latest market analysis from House Buyer Bureau has revealed that home sellers in some parts of the country are facing Local Authority search waiting times of more than 90 days, with growing legal bottlenecks increasingly putting transactions at risk before they reach the finish line.
House Buyer Bureau analysed the latest Local Authority search turnaround time data, looking at...
The latest analysis by Foxtons has revealed that homes with an EPC rating of A have accounted for an average of just 0.5% of all annual EPC lodgements made over the last 15 years. However, the firm has now listed an exceptionally rare occurrence, a property boasting a perfect EPC rating of 108 out of 108.
Foxtons analysed EPC lodgement data across England and Wales over the last 15...
Jonathan Samuels, CEO of specialist lender, Octane Capital , believes that whilst property auctions continue to offer some of the most attractive discounts in the market, the ability to move quickly using specialist finance is becoming increasingly crucial in order to secure these opportunities.
Octane Capital analysed current auction property listings across England, comparing...
The latest internal data analysis from House Buyer Bureau has found that just two regions, London and the South East, are currently seeing seller expectations align with market reality, whilst the rest of the country continues to price above market value, contributing to slower sales and ongoing market friction.
House Buyer Bureau analysed its own internal data alongside wider...
The latest research from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed that the average monthly cost of a buy-to-let mortgage has climbed by as much as 64% over the last decade, as landlords continue to face mounting financial pressure alongside sweeping reforms introduced via the Renters' Rights Act.
Benham and Reeves analysed the change in buy-to-let mortgage...
As the country basks in spring sunshine, it comes as no surprise that new research from Yopa has revealed rural housing markets are enjoying hotter market conditions than their urban counterparts, with average price growth surpassing towns and cities as well as the national average. But despite price rises of up to 9.6%, country homes remain the most affordable in England & Wales....
New research reveals the small details making homes look cheaper than they are
UK homeowners may be unknowingly making their properties look cheaper and less valuable than they really are, according to new research.
A nationwide survey commissioned by The Bespoke Sign House found that more than a quarter of buyers (27%) have instantly ruled out a property based on...
