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Power Showers

The home viewing mistake leaving buyers regretting their purchase

Buying a new house is often one of the biggest purchases many people will make in their lives, so it is no surprise that most are overwhelmed by the process. There is so much to consider, from house types to location to price, that often the smaller details are forgotten about until it's too late.

Mira Showers carried out a survey to find out what Brits think the most overlooked factor is when...

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Derelict property

A derelict property will still cost you £240,000 in today's market

The latest data from LandSale , the property portal dedicated to land and rural property, reveals that buyers looking to breathe new life into a derelict property could face an asking price as high as £237,500 on average, highlighting the substantial value still attached to redevelopment opportunities across Britain.

Britain continues to struggle with a severe housing shortage and,...

Property Discounts

The 10 property markets with the biggest first-time buyer discounts

The latest research by Yopa has revealed the property markets where first-time buyers are purchasing at the biggest discount compared to existing homeowners, with the gap between the average first-time buyer and former owner-occupier purchase price stretching to as much as 47.3%.

Yopa analysed the latest UK House Price Index data*, comparing the average price paid by first-time...

Dining Rooms

Death of the dining room: Over one in five homeowners have repurposed their dining spaces

New research by Aviva suggests the traditional dining room is falling out of favour, with more than a fifth of homeowners2 surveyed having converted the space for an alternative purpose.

Unsurprisingly, bedrooms (52%) and spare rooms/ box rooms (38%) are the most repurposed rooms in homes. However, the research also indicates a shift towards more modern-day living with more than a...

4 Benefits of Centralizing Property Data in One Platform

Property managers rarely lose time because they have nothing to do. The real problem is having too much to look through.

One tenant’s details sit in an email. A repair note is buried in a message thread. Rent figures live in a spreadsheet nobody else has updated. A colleague is working from a different version of the same information. None of these gaps looks serious on its own....

Back to school chaos

Back-to-school chaos set to stall property market activity

The traditional autumn surge in property market activity could be slow to materialise this year, as new research from House Buyer Bureau reveals that 88% of homebuyers with children expect to be less inclined to book or attend property viewings during the first few weeks of the new school term.

House Buyer Bureau surveyed UK homebuyers who are also parents to school-aged children, to...

Developer Funding

Brickflow and LandTech integration helps developer secure urgent £2.39m land bridge refinance

A developer, working alongside their Broker, has successfully completed the time-critical refinance of a site on the Isle of Wight by using the real estate finance search tool on LandInsight , powered by Brickflow .

The £2.39 million land bridge was funded by Fiduciam in just three weeks.

The deal is the result of the partnership announced in April, which embeds Brickflow's...

Reapit

Reapit Unveils Vision for the Future of Estate Agency Backed by new £20M+ Investment

Significant new investment from Accel-KKR accelerates Reapit's vision for a new generation of estate agency, combining platform, consumer engagement and AI to help agencies build stronger customer relationships and unlock growth to lead in the AI era.

London, UK – Reapit today unveiled its vision for the future of estate agency, supported by a £20M+ investment that will accelerate...

Slate Roof vs Clay Tile Roof: Which Lasts Longer?

Choosing the right roofing material is an important decision for any UK homeowner. A roof protects your property from rain, wind and changing weather conditions, so durability should be a major consideration. For homeowners considering professional roofing services, Dexters Build Ltd can provide practical advice based on the property and its requirements.

Two traditional options are...

How Real Estate Decisions Can Influence Business Growth

The decisions you make about property can shape your business in ways many owners may not expect. While products, services and marketing tend to attract the most attention, the premises you choose can affect everything from customer access to staff recruitment and day-to-day costs. A business operating from the right location may find it easier to build relationships, attract talent and...

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