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New Data Centre Approved in Hayes: What It Means for the Local Property Market

Hayes, a town in West London once known primarily for its industrial heritage and Heathrow proximity, is experiencing a new wave of transformation. With Crossrail already reshaping its commuter appeal, the latest development is set to further elevate its profile—a large-scale data centre has officially been approved.

While data centres might not be the most glamorous headline grabbers, their...

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Boyer achieves planning consent for a care home by Mercian Developments at Comeytrowe, Somerset

National planning consultancy Boyer (part of Leaders Romans Group ) has secured a resolution to grant planning permission on behalf of Mercian Developments for 68 bedroom care home with associated landscaping, parking and staff facilities on land at Comeytrowe, Taunton. The resolution was unanimously approved by Somerset West and Taunton Council.

In preparing the proposals, Mercian...

What to Look for Before Purchasing a BTL Property

BTL, or Buy-to-Let, properties are rapidly becoming some of the most popular solutions for landlords keen to expand their property portfolio, while enjoying a consistent influx of cash. There are specific types of BTL mortgages available, under the condition that the home will be used solely for rental purposes. For landlords and investors looking to purchase a BTL property, we’ve compiled...

Introducing BTR Suburban Communities by Andrew Jones, Group Director, Corporate Lettings & Build to Rent, Leaders Romans Group (LRG)

In the past 10 years, the Build to Rent (BTR) sector has grown exponentially: the British Property Federation (BPF)’s Build to Rent Q1 2022 report reveals that the number of completed BTR homes rose by 19% during 2021, reaching a new high of 72,668 units per annum.

Earlier iterations of the BTR model were designed to appeal primarily to Gen Z and Millennial cohorts, which currently...

The Revised NPPF – what does it mean for housing targets? By Pete Canavan, Partner, Carter Jonas (Oxford)

Following its general election triumph in 2019, the Government promised a radical shake-up of the planning system. Three years on – and three Prime Ministers and all three Secretaries of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities later – there is little that is ‘radical’ about the proposed changes to date.

This is exemplified in the long-awaited prospectus for revising the...

Lessons from Norway in Zero-Emission Thinking By Gina Dinesen, Boyer Design

Norway, the skiing-obsessed country somewhere close to the North pole, usually arouses little global interest – but thanks to its long-term practice of sustainable development, there is much that the UK can learn from Norway. In fact, the term ‘sustainable development’ was invented back in 1987 by the country’s then prime minister Gro Harlem Brundtland, when The Brundtland Commission defined...

Almost A Third Of People Would Support Family If They Were Mortgage Or Rent-Free & Had An Extra £1,000 A Month

SUPPORTING family (31%) or investing (31%) is what most people1 would do with the extra cash (£1,000 a month) if they had no mortgage or rent to pay, a survey by Elan Homes has found.

While the majority of people surveyed1 wanted to share the wealth (if they had an extra £1,000 a month and didn’t have a mortgage/rent to pay) – 31.38% said they’d help family and 8.9% said they’d...

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Eagerly Anticipated New Homes In Ilfracombe Launching

A LONG awaited new homes development in Ilfracombe is predicted to boost the local housing market, according to a local agent.

Land off The Shields has been earmarked for housing for decades. Various attempts to bring the scheme to fruition stalled until Elan Homes stepped in last summer.

The first phase of new homes at Seascape will be released for sale from Webbers in...

Exchange Your Way To A New Home in Southport

SAVE time and money when selling and buying a new home in Southport. That’s the message from Elan Homes as the homebuilder prepares to host a part exchange event at its popular Balmoral Gardens development this Saturday (April 15).

Marie Morris, sales director for Elan Home in the North, said: “We recognise that for people looking to move up the housing ladder, having to sell their...

Help To Buy Boost For Buyers in Morriston

NEW homes near Swansea could be easier to afford thanks to the extension of a Government scheme.

The current phase of Help to Buy Wales was due to close at the end of March but has been extended for two years, until March 2025, with applications for the new scheme now open (from April 5).

With the deadline extension, also comes an increased price cap from £250,000 to £300,...

Hop along to show homes across the North East for a free, egg-cellent Easter activity

Doors are open at show homes across the North East this Easter weekend, for families to embark on an egg-cellent scavenger hunt, with the chance of winning a chocolate Easter prize!

Barratt and David Wilson Homes North East is helping families keep the kids entertained for free with its free Easter egg scavenger hunt, which is taking place at show homes across selected developments...

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