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Pandemic inspires 40% of UK population to spend more money on furniture

Research from Manor Interiors , the expert in build-to-rent furnishing solutions, reveals that, while the pandemic resulted in people spending less money on furniture for the home, it still accounts for almost half of the average annual household upkeep bill.

During the first year of the pandemic year, 2020, we spent £14.4 million on furniture. This marks a decline of 1.3% compared...

Homeowners could save £121,000 on energy bills, research shows

Research completed by DIY experts Jenolite revealed that UK homeowners could save £1,497 annually on their energy bills by making home improvements. This is equivalent to £121,257 over an average lifetime.

As well as saving money on energy bills, it was found that certain home improvements and maintenance can prevent further damage which could cost upwards of £70,000.

Energy...

Which city offers the best chance to buy a grade-listed building?

Research from estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , reveals in which cities homebuyers have the best and worst chance of purchasing a grade-listed building.

Buildings are listed when they are considered to be of significant interest or importance to our culture and heritage. Such classification is designed to ensure that the buildings are protected against physical and...

Where did the SDLT holiday cost the government the most?

Research by the estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has uncovered how much money the UK government lost as a result of the stamp duty holiday holiday and where in England it was the most costly.

The SDLT holiday was introduced in July 2020, forming one part of the government’s package of interventions on England’s housing market, designed to ensure the market boomed, thus...

Children from Handforth Grange Primary School try out the new play area in Handforth

Jackie Weaver has the authority to open new Handforth play area

A NEW children’s play area and footbridge have been opened in Handforth by lockdown legend Jackie Weaver.

Ms Weaver was joined by children from nearby Handforth Grange Primary School, who tried out the new equipment at Anwyl Homes’ development, The Fairways.

The new facilities include a footbridge, which links the development to Meriton Road Park as well as the surrounding...

Property Development Financing Boom: Residential real estate funding bucks trend and grows by 7% during pandemic

The latest research from the real estate debt advisory specialists, Sirius Property Finance , reveals that despite overall real estate lending totals declining in the pandemic year of 2020, the proportion of lending that focussed purely on the financing of new residential developments has increased.

Overall real estate lending in the UK was down by 23% in the pandemic year, falling...

1% of England’s Green Belt could supply 2.3 million new homes

The latest research by Birmingham and Newcastle-based property developer, StripeHomes , has analysed how many new homes could be built if England made a small portion of its incorrectly classified Green Belt land available for development.

England’s Green Belt land currently covers 1.7 million hectares, equivalent to almost 17 billion square feet, but there are large areas,...

Decline in London rental stock pushes rents up by hundreds a month

The latest property market analysis by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed how the cost of renting in London has climbed by hundreds of pounds a month due to dwindling rental stock levels and could continue to do so if the issue is not resolved.

Benham and Reeves analysed both the change in available rental stock across the London market in the last...

6 quick wins to become a greener landlord

Rental platform LettingaProperty.com has shared its top tips for a greener rental experience. From tips for landlords to those that require proactive tenant engagement, the company has outlined six quick wins.

The tips come as research from BCG finds that 67% of people in the UK believe that environmental issues are either equally concerning to, or more concerning than, health issues...

Property Rental Market Hit By Storm As Demand Trumps Supply

Property Rental Market Hit By Storm As Demand Trumps Supply

UK Property Rental Market Sees Lowest Supply In Almost A Decade

  • Room wanted’ ads outnumber ads for ‘rooms available’ on SpareRoom for only the third time in six years. Last time this happened was in September 2019 and before that, August 2015.
  • The demand surge is driven by people coming into the market, rather than moving within it.
  • Out of the UK’s 50
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