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Average homebuyer set to be £41,000 better off thanks to relaxed lending rules

The latest research from award-winning mortgage adviser, Alexander Hall , has revealed that the average homebuyer in England is set to be over £41,000 better off thanks to recent government reforms and lender policy changes, which are beginning to ease long-standing affordability barriers.

Alexander Hall analysed average income data for homebuyers across each region of England, calculating the...

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Urban development

The Future of Urban Development

Trends shaping our cities and the role of construction consultancies in driving sustainable change.

A transformation in urban development is underway. Professionals working across the built environment, including construction consultancies, are embracing new ideas and adapting the way they work to the way cities are evolving

From smart cities to sustainable urban planning, new trends...

Low energy construction

Building a Sustainable Future: How CBG Consultants Are Shaping Low-Energy Design

The construction industry is ever evolving to meet the pressing environmental challenges of our time, embracing innovative practices and adopting low-energy design as a foundation for responsible, future-focused development. CBG Consultants demonstrate through their practices and projects that sustainability and performance can go hand in hand. From listed landmarks to affordable housing...

Home Protection Nightmares: Real Stories from UK Homeowners (and How to Avoid Them)

When Sarah Mitchell returned from her weekend in Brighton, she found her front door wide open and her home ransacked. The worst part? Her security system had been trying to alert her for 48 hours, but a simple battery failure meant the alarm never sounded. Her story is just one of thousands highlighting why home protection requires more than just installing a system and forgetting about it...

air-conditioner

Homebuyers struggle to beat heatwave as air conditioned homes account for just 1.2% of all property listings

No Air Conditioning!!

As we continue to endure a scorcher of a summer, the latest research by leading London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has shown that homebuyers with hopes of purchasing an air conditioned property face a tough task, with just 1.2% of homes currently listed for sale offering this additional feature

Benham and Reeves analysed current market for...

How to Make Real Estate Power Moves in 2025

As we approach the last quarter of 2025, the UK property market continues to evolve, influenced by interest rate shifts, changing buyer preferences, and broader economic factors. In such a dynamic environment, navigating the market on your own can feel overwhelming—especially in sought-after areas like Canterbury.

Whether you're planning to buy, sell, or invest, estate agents in...

Vineyards

Six affordable UK vineyards where homebuyers avoid the 84% house price premium and toast a better deal

The latest research from Yopa has revealed that living close to one of the UK's top vineyards will set homebuyers back an average of £494,739, 84% more than the current UK average house price. However, there remain a handful of locations where wine lovers can enjoy proximity to a vineyard without paying above the odds for a property.

Yopa analysed property prices across postcode...

Practical Tech Tweaks That Accelerate Property Transactions

Buying or selling property often involves multiple parties, strict timelines, and a heavy load of documentation. Delays are common, often caused not by major legal issues but by routine inefficiencies. Many firms still rely on outdated manual systems or fragmented digital methods, which can stall progress and frustrate clients.

Digital solutions are available and affordable, yet...

Padel Boom

Padel Boom Sparks 113% Surge in Planning Applications – 17,000 UK Sites Ripe for Development

New insight from Searchland reveals that planning applications for padel courts surged by more than 113% in 2024, with the upward trend expected to continue throughout 2025. The explosive growth of the sport in the UK has unlocked a wealth of potential for developers and investors, with Searchland estimating there are almost 17,000 prime locations already ripe for padel development.

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Padel Boom

Padel Boom Sparks 113% Surge in Planning Applications – 17,000 UK Sites Ripe for Development

New insight from Searchland reveals that planning applications for padel courts surged by more than 113% in 2024, with the upward trend expected to continue throughout 2025. The explosive growth of the sport in the UK has unlocked a wealth of potential for developers and investors, with Searchland estimating there are almost 17,000 prime locations already ripe for padel development.

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Beach Huts

Beach hut prices soar by as much as 100% in some desirable coastal locations

The latest research from over-50s property specialists, Regency Living , reveals that it's not just demand for bricks and mortar that is pushing up house prices in Britain's most desirable coastal locations, with the average price of a beach hut soaring by as much as 100% in some seaside towns.

High cost of coastal homes

England's coastal locations have long been among the most...

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