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What Does a New-Build Survey Check?

Buying a new-build home often feels like a dream come true. Pristine interiors, modern fixtures, energy efficiency, and no need for immediate repairs are just a few of the many perks. However, just because a property is brand new doesn't mean it’s free from faults. This is where a new-build survey comes in.

So, what exactly does a new-build survey check, and why should you consider one before...

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Cost of moving home up 4.9% in a year

The latest research from estate and lettings agent, Barrows and Forrester , reveals that the costs associated with moving home, such as removal hire, solicitors and self storage, have increased by an average of 4.9% over the last year, while other costs such as cleaning, repairs and furnishings have also climbed on an annual basis.

Barrows & Forrester has analysed the various...

North East is the mixed-use property hotspot of England

Market analysis by debt advisory specialists, Sirius Property Finance , reveals the North East is currently England's mixed-use property hotspot, providing great opportunities for investors while shaping what is likely to be the future of commercial development.

Sirius Property Finance has analysed England's current mixed-use property market to see which parts of the nation have the...

More than twice the price to buy versus build

It costs over twice as much to buy a property than to build one in England, suggesting house prices are being fired up well beyond their natural level.

That's according to analysis from Searchland , the development site sourcing specialists, which compared basic building costs in terms of labour and materials to new build prices.

Typical new builds cost 120.1% more than the...

Without frequent boiler servicing, landlords risk a bill of £20K

Research from Fair Fix , the boiler engineer experts, has found that the average landlord is risking a potential bill of almost £20,000, should they neglect to maintain the boilers within the properties across their portfolio.

Landlords have a significant responsibility to their tenants when it comes to gas safety.

A gas safety check is a legal requirement that is central to...

71% of property investors yet to see portfolio value decline in current market

Research from Sourced Franchise , the UK's leading property investment platform, has found that while 71% of UK property investors are yet to see a decline in the value of their property portfolio, over half don't intend to add to it this year due to cooling market conditions and wider economic uncertainty.

The survey of UK investors, commissioned by Sourced Franchise, found that...

Countryside living is booming as house prices outpace coastal hotspots

Market analysis from eXp UK , the platform for personal estate agents, reveals that the house price growth in the UK's countryside towns is outperforming the national average, while coastal towns are failing to match the same pace.

eXp UK has analysed house price change across the UK's coastal and countryside hotspots over the past year to see which is most in favour with today's...

Garden sizes revealed, how does yours measure up?

The latest analysis by Quickmove Properties reveals that the average garden size for an English home is an estimated 255 square metres, although this falls to just 81 square metres in Portsmouth.

Quickmove Properties calculated the average garden size for a home across every area in England based on total residential garden space in a given area relative to the total estimated number...

Head to these London boroughs for a price cut property

The latest market insight from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , reveals just over a third of all London homes listed for sale in the current market have seen a reduction in asking price, providing London homebuyers with a cost saving opportunity when looking to secure their next home.

The research shows that: -

34% of all homes currently

Here's how to ensure a fast & efficient conveyancing process

New insight from My Home Move Conveyancing reveals how homebuyers and sellers can complete the conveyancing process with the greatest ease, efficiency, speed, and peace of mind, even when things start to look like they might go wrong.

After a couple of years of economic headwinds causing uncertainty in the UK property market, homebuyers and sellers are reacting positively to the...

Freshwater house prices growing at twice the rate

New data analysis from Yopa , the full-service estate agents, reveals that house prices near lakes, lochs, and reservoirs are growing at more than double the rate of the wider UK average.

Yopa has analysed the annual house price change (May 2023 - May 2024 - latest available) for properties located within arm's reach of 38 of the UK's major lakes, lochs, and reservoirs* to see how...

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