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Why Estate Agents in Canterbury are Key to Navigating the 2025 Property Market

As we step into 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 Canterbury offer a level of local...

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Planning Policy and the Green Belt by Karen Charles, Executive Director, Boyer (part of Leaders Romans Group)

More than two years ago, we were promised a radical shake-up of the planning system. But the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), published for consultation just before Christmas, is far from radical: it is retrogressive and contrary to a wider Government aspiration to address the country’s housing crisis.

This is exemplified in its revised Green Belt policy. The Green...

3 Home Additions that Boost Curb Appeal

If you want to boost the curb appeal of your home, either because you want to sell for the best price (and quickly) or you just want a lovely looking place to live in, there are a number of things you can do to make your property look wonderful.

You can choose to do big things that cost a lot or small things that are much less expensive, and this will depend entirely on what you want...

Boyer achieves Planning Consent for Torbay Development Agency in Paignton

Leading planning and design consultancy, Boyer (part of Leaders Romans Group ) has secured full planning consent on behalf of Torbay Development Agency (TDA) for the development of 101 homes on the western edge of Paignton. The resolution was awarded by Torbay Council’s Planning Committee on 30 May.

The 4.02ha vacant site, located on both sides of Preston Down Road in Paignton will...

Octagon Launches Final Phase at Broadoaks Park, West Byfleet

For buyers looking to purchase a home at Broadoaks Park , Surrey’s exclusive country estate by Octagon, just one phase remains and has now launched – featuring a collection of new, luxury homes – from two-bedroom apartments through to four and five bedroom family houses.

The picturesque parkland estate will ultimately comprise 126 homes, 10 of which are within Grade II listed...

Couple Buy A New Home Online And Relocate To Ross On Wye

RELOCATING from Switzerland to Ross on Wye was a smooth move for Ian Paterson and Laura Paterson-Groen thanks to the support of the friendly and competent Edenstone Group team.

The couple completed much of their homebuying journey via video calls and are now settled in a new home in Ross on Wye where they’re embedding themselves in the new community at St Mary’s Garden Village....

Instant Success For New Homes In Sefton

FIVE sales during the launch weekend proves there’s a demand for new homes in Thornton.

Castle Green Homes has just launched Orchard Place in the popular Sefton village.

It’s the fourth North West site for the homebuilder as it expands from its North Wales heartland.

The first properties have just been released for sale “off plan” and have proved an instant success...

The Essential Guide to Planning Permission in the UK: Understanding the Process, Regulations and Best Practices

Obtaining planning permission is a crucial step for property owners, developers, and architects looking to construct, extend, or alter buildings in the UK. Navigating the planning permission process can be complex, but a thorough understanding of building regulations and procedures involved can help ensure a smooth journey from application to approval.

In this comprehensive guide, we...

Mini-makeover of Stoke Mandeville's paediatric ward supported by housebuilder

Aylesbury’s Stoke Mandeville Hospital’s Paediatric Ward has welcomed a £1,500 funding boost this month from local housebuilder, Barratt David Wilson Homes, who is behind the Kingsbrook development in the market town. The donation will be distributed across Ward 3 to help fund large equipment currently required as well as a selection of items from their Wishlist for the children.

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SHARED OWNERSHIP SPECALISTS GIVE YOUNG PEOPLE THE KEYS TO HOME OWNERSHIP THROUGH EDUCATION PILOT

After research by SO Resi revealed that two thirds of respondents knew absolutely nothing about the process of buying a home, and a fifth hadn’t even heard of affordable housing options such as shared ownership [1] , the shared ownership provider has launched an education scheme in partnership with Sixth Form students at Fulham Boys School.

The two-day initiative recently took place...

ASHFORD STUDENTS GAIN THE BUILDING BLOCKS TO A CAREER AT CONSTRUCTION SITE VISIT

With the squeeze on construction labour staffing expected to continue throughout 2023 and rise in 2024 [1] , local housebuilder Barratt Homes has welcomed a number of local Ashford College students to its Chilmington Green development on Parkland Drive, as part of its ongoing commitment to promoting the construction industry to the next generation of builders. This site visit follows on from...

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