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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 sale stock,...

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Shining a light: Local volunteers give the iconic Souter Lighthouse a refresh during fundraising event

Volunteers from local housebuilder, Barratt Homes, recently pulled on their overalls and grabbed their paint brushes as they decorated the iconic National Trust Souter Lighthouse, to raise money for local charity Billy’s Lifeline.

Helping people across the region, Billy’s Lifeline supports families and loved ones who are impacted by suicide loss. Through 1-2-1 and group support,...

FOI data shows 26% increase in homeowners signing up to protect themselves against property fraud since 2022

New figures obtained by Thirdfort , a client due diligence platform combining Know Your Client (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Source-of-Funds (SoF) verification, show a 26% increase in the total number of homeowners who have signed up to a property alert scheme to protect against fraudulent property transactions.

According to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, 108,290...

Silver Downsizer hotspots where first-time buyers aren't taking the attention

When discussing the housing market, first-time buyers often get the lion's share of attention, not least when it comes to the topic of affordability. But over-60s property specialists, Regency Living , have shifted the focus to look at which parts of England & Wales Silver Downsizers should consider moving to if they want to live among lots of like-minded people of a similar age while...

Dandara offers best of both worlds at new Shenley Wood development

Independent housebuilder Dandara has recently launched its latest Milton Keynes development, The Acres, off plan.

The development’s first phase consists of 178 one to five bedroom homes, including apartments, detached and semi-detached properties. A total of 58 properties will be affordable in the first phase.

Each home features airy and light-filled living spaces, Symphony...

On-the-doorstep Tube connection - convenient living at Leaside Lock

During the prolonged Covid pandemic, the UK property market saw a flurry of activity as people living in urban areas moved home to enjoy the extra space and more peaceful surroundings of the countryside. However, more recently, the shift to hybrid working has seen a new demand for moving back to London and especially to developments in areas with excellent public transport services on the...

Lettings agents could save 486K hours by ditching pen and paper inventories

The latest market analysis by Inventory Base , the UK's market leading Property Inventory Software Specialists, reveals that letting agents could save an incredible 486,000 hours by ditching pen and paper inventories in favour of using app-based technology instead.

Inventory Base has calculated the average expected time it takes to complete a traditional pen and paper inventory* on...

Most Popular Month to Move House: 9 Good Luck Hacks!

Did you know that August is the most popular month the move house ? Many people choose this time to relocate, often during the summer break.

With this in mind, online mortgage adviser Mojo Mortgages have shared nine simple steps to invite good fortune into your new home. After all, moving can be one of the most stressful experiences in life, and a little luck can go a long way!...

Average London homebuyer needs to earn £100k to get on the ladder, nearly £800k in prime London

The latest research London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed that high-end homebuyers looking to buy at the very top of London's prime property ladder require an average income of £776,314 to obtain the mortgage required, 7.9 times that of the average London homebuyer.

Benham and Reeves analysed current market values across 28 areas of London's prime...

96% of homebuyers are reinvigorated by falling interest rates

New research from Yopa , the full-service estate agents, reveals that since interest rates started climbing at the end of 2021, homebuyers have significantly restricted their ambitions, with a quarter abandoning their dreams altogether. But now that rates are finally falling, these buyers are ready to return to the market.

Yopa commissioned a survey of 1,320 current UK homebuyers to...

PRS landlords need more protection in uncertain times, says flatfair boss

Deposit alternative specialists flatfair have announced a bumper month with Build To Rent (BTR) sector landlords.

And CEO Gary Wright says that smaller, private landlords should follow the lead of the corporate providers in choosing the additional protection offered by their No Deposit scheme.

He said: "Understandably, landlords feel they are living in uncertain times. Local...

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