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SDLT deadline drove 89% increase in sales but agents can't afford to rest now it's ended

The nation's estate agents are being warned to brace for a busy year of property market activity, as the latest market analysis by GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed that transaction levels in March hit their highest monthly total since June 2021.

While much of this activity was likely fuelled by the stamp duty deadline, market momentum is expected to continue into the summer months. GetAgent saw an...

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Barratt Developments Hits Goal of Installing 4,000 Swift Nesting Bricks

With swifts back in UK skies this summer, Barratt Developments, the UK’s largest housebuilder, has announced it has installed 4,000 swift nesting bricks into its homes since 2016, including at its Yorkshire East division.

The work is part of its partnership with the RSPB to help give nature a home by supporting wildlife on new housing developments. Building new homes for swifts is an...

Truss urged to cut fuel duty and cap energy bills

The votes are in and it’s Liz Truss as Prime Minister. So what now? RIFT Tax Refunds has laid out what we can expect from our new PM when it comes to our taxes, as well as urging her to remove fuel duty for 12 months and cap energy bills at £1,1750 for the next year, if she wants to help the average household.

After a somewhat odd battle or more a squabble between Truss and Sunak as...

Catalyst’s stylish homes for less at The Folium

A recent study by Nationwide has found that a staggering 70% of hopeful homeowners are intending on delaying their house purchase for almost two years due to the rising cost of living, with 88% of these purchasers worried that living costs are affecting their efforts to save deposits.

Aware of the increasing financial barriers to home ownership, to help reduce the upfront costs...

Bridging loan borrowing up by 22% in the past year

Why has bridging loan borrowing increased by 22% in the past year?

Market analysis by mortgage broker, Henry Dannell , reveals that the total value of bridging loan lending in the UK has increased by 22% in the past year alone, with the purchase of an investment property being the most common motivation for taking the loan.

A bridging loan is a short-term loan, typically...

David Wilson Homes Launches New Homes At In-Demand Meadow Hill Development In Throckley

David Wilson Homes North East has launched its first phase at the highly popular development Meadow Hill, continuing to build the exciting new community in Throckley, Newcastle.

Following Barratt Homes’ launch at Meadow Hill earlier this year, the collection from David Wilson Homes will offer house hunters a choice from a further 115 new three and four bedroom luxury homes,...

Castle Green To Start Work On New Homes In St Asaph

NEW homes in St Asaph will bring almost £250,000 worth of community investment, plus funding and additional outside space for the neighbouring hospice.

Castle Green Homes will soon start work on its new Maes yr Haul development on Upper Denbigh Road, less than three miles from the company’s headquarters.

The company has detailed planning for 113 homes across a 12 acre site,...

"Help For Homebuyers" Event Returns To The Capital With Barratt London

Leading housebuilder Barratt London sees the return of its ‘Help for Homebuyers’ event later this month to help aspiring and current homebuyers navigate purchasing property, helping them with their journey up the property ladder and find out what they can afford in the capital, particularly after Help to Buy comes to an end.

Taking place at Club Quarters Hotel, 8 Northumberland...

Edenstone Offers Buyers The Key To Owning A New Home Near Swansea

THE door to homeownership is set to be unlocked for buyers near Swansea with Deposit Unlock now available at Parc Ceirw Garden Village in Morriston.

Using the scheme could halve the size of the deposit required to secure a new home, meaning savers could become buyers sooner than anticipated.

Research from Rightmove suggests the average first home now costs almost £225,000,...

5 Star Homebuilder Launches Brand New Dewsbury Development

5 Star Homebuilder, Barratt Homes Yorkshire West has unveiled three Show Homes at its brand new Lockwood Fields development in Dewsbury.

Lockwood Fields is a stunning collection of three and four bedroom homes, ideally situated between Dewsbury and Wakefield. The development will offer 260 new homes in a stunning semi-rural location with fantastic commuter links to the wider West...

Tea-licious! Local homebuilder treats Meltham care home residents for Afternoon Tea Week

Care home residents in Meltham have been treated to a donation of Afternoon Tea thanks to 5 Star Homebuilder, David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West.

Residents at Greenacres Care Home received a selection of freshly made sandwiches, scones, cakes and other sweet treats from David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West to celebrate Afternoon Tea Week which took place from the 8th to the 14th of...

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