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Homebuyer happiness comes at a house price premium

The latest research from over-50s property specialists, Regency Living , has revealed that the happiest homebuyers in Britain are those living in the countryside or by the coast. However, this lifestyle satisfaction comes at a cost. as both carry a significant house price premium compared to living in a city.

Regency Living analysed average house prices and happiness scores across 20 locations...

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BTR Suburban Communities: growing demand but an absence of policy by Andrew Jones, Group Director, Corporate Lettings & Build to Rent, Leaders Romans Group (LRG)

The Build to Rent (BTR) sector is growing exponentially: recent figures from the British Property Federation (BPF) reveal that the number of completed BTR homes rose by 19% during 2021, reaching a new high of 72,668 units per annum.

Initially, the BTR model was designed to appeal primarily to London-based professionals of the Gen Z and Millennial cohorts. But recently regional growth...

What needs to be done to resolve the lack of properties for later living? By Zoe Curran – Planner, Boyer (part of Leaders Romans Group)

We frequently read about the problems experienced by first time buyers. But the problems at the other end of the age spectrum are just as acute. As a consequence of the proposed changes to the NPPF it seems inevitable that our current shortcomings are on a path to exacerbating rather than abating.

The proposed revised NPPF includes some positive commentary on later living:...

Shared Ownership meant I could live in my dream location – and own a home there!

Having rented for most of his life, Sam Awad, a product designer for BT (39), had become fed up with paying monthly outgoings that didn’t contribute toward owning a home. Seeing yet another significant rent increase on his previous home in Canning Town, Sam decided it was time to purchase a home of his own.

Sam, who has purchased a 25% share of a two-bedroom apartment at L&Q at...

Dandara adds sparkle to Christmas with donation of Santa Stop Here signs

Santa Claus will have no problem finding the homes of local children in Kidwelly in Wales this Christmas thanks to Dandara, who are building homes nearby at its Golwg Gwendraeth development in Kidwelly.

The independent housebuilder donated 130 Santa Stop Here signs to local school Ysgol Gymraeg Gwenllian to help Father Christmas and his reindeers navigate the journey from North Pole...

Christmas Safety Tips by a Security Expert Norbain

Don't Give Thieves The Gift Of Your Presents: Christmas Home Safety Tips by a Security Expert

Research from security distribution specialists Norbain has revealed a concerning average 19% probability of encountering theft in the UK during the festive season.

Norbain surveyed 500 individuals, asking if any had experienced theft during the 2022 holiday season. House theft emerged as an alarmingly common crime, with 32% of respondents reporting being victims.

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East Sussex countryside development awarded for excellent quality

Independent housebuilder Dandara has won an esteemed award for its new Pearmain Place development in Crowborough, East Sussex.

Having launched off-plan in September, the development of 100 family homes has received a ‘Quality Recognition Award’ from Premier Guarantee, the UK’s leading warranty provider.

Judges who visited the development close to Ashdown Forest were...

Eastergate Church of England Primary School Christmas Baubles

Sparkle Day Delight: Dandara brings festive cheer to school with bauble donation

Eastergate Church of England Primary School pupils were given the chance to decorate their very own Christmas baubles this festive season thanks to local housebuilder Dandara, who is building homes at its nearby Fontwell Meadows development.

The housebuilder donated eco-friendly wooden baubles for the pupils to decorate and get in the festive spirit on the school’s ‘Sparkle Day’....

Site manager at Bovis Homes’ Bollin Grange development in Macclesfield wins NHBC Seal of Excellence for the fifth time

The site manager at Bovis Homes’ Bollin Grange location in Macclesfield has won the National House Building Council’s prestigious Seal of Excellence award for the fifth year in a row – and he puts it down to building a ‘brilliant’ team.

Albert Hassall, 59, who runs construction at the development off Gaw End Lane, said: “Winning this means the world to me, and I walk around on cloud...

Discounted homes being built by Jones Homes in Eggborough

Local homebuyers in Eggborough are being given the chance to purchase a discounted home at a Jones Homes development in the village.

Three properties will be available to eligible buyers for 70 per cent of their market value at Teasel Green, off Weeland Road.

The discounted homes, which are each three-bedroom semi-detached houses, are now available to purchase from £193,196...

Andrew Simmonds, chairman of the Experts in Property network

One chapter closes and another begin for the Experts in Property network

This week marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter for Southwest estate agency network, the Experts in Property , with a change of chairmanship and new directors on the board.

Cornwall-based former estate agent, Steve Moir has stepped down as chairman of the ‘super group’ and Bristol property specialist, Andrew Simmonds has taken the reins.

The well-known...

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