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Best places to downsize

Blackpool rated the best city for downsizers Best and worst UK cities for downsizers revealed

New research from property experts Good Move has revealed the best and worst cities in the UK for homeowners looking to downsize, highlighting where sellers can maximise their equity and where smaller homes offer the least financial benefit.

The study analysed house price data and average property sizes across major UK cities to determine where downsizers gain the most value when moving to a...

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Landlords

Property Landlords Still Buying

The latest research from Benham and Reeves shows that despite the imminent rollout of Making Tax Digital and the Renters' Rights Act bringing new levels of compliance, regulation, and control over their properties, buy-to-let landlords are still buying up property assets at an increased rate, with the total buy-to-let mortgage value being lent increasing by more than 20% over the past year...

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Fibo Panels

Fibo introduces new wall panel decors designed to support faster installation and reduced maintenance across multiple sectors

Fibo has announced the launch of a new collection of wall panel decors, developed to support faster installation, reduced downtime and long-term durability across residential, hospitality, healthcare, education, commercial projects and beyond.

Designed and manufactured in Norway since 1952, Fibo's wall panel system provides a fully waterproof wall solution for interior environments...

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Bungalows

Britain's over‑55s face 'impossible' search for accessible homes as bungalow supply crashes to one per cent

A growing number of older homeowners say they're trapped in properties that no longer meet their needs, as new research commissioned by Uplifts reveals the UK is now facing a 'critical accessibility gap' in its housing market.

According to the study, one in four (25 per cent) people aged 55+ say their current home won't support their long‑term mobility - yet bungalows, the home type...

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Top Welfare Unit Hire Companies for HSE Compliant Construction Sites

Choosing the right welfare unit hire company helps construction sites stay compliant with HSE requirements while supporting worker comfort and productivity. This guide highlights three leading providers offering reliable, well-equipped welfare units suitable for projects of various sizes in the UK.

Choosing the Right Welfare Unit Provider for Construction Site Compliance

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Mouldy property

TWO-THIRDS OF HOUSEHOLDS STRUGGLE WITH DAMP AND MOULD AS HIGH ENERGY BILLS CAUSE A THIRD TO TURN DOWN HEATING

As winter comes to an end, more than 18 million homes (64% of households) are struggling with the repercussions of condensation, damp and mould[1] according to new research by energy comparison experts at Uswitch.

One in three households (36%) say the problem has been worse this year[2], and four-fifths of people (81%) have had to use at least one cleaning product or tool to tackle...

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Apollo Tile’s Green Ceramic Pencil Tile Trim for Backsplashes and Walls

Professional Finishes That Strengthen Property Appeal and Value

Interior design is all about the little details, and tile trims are a great example of this. These decorative accents can completely transform the ambience of a room by adding structure, contrast, and balance to the space. Tile accents can be used in such a way that they either blend into the background or become a statement piece.

Why Border Tiles Remain Relevant in Modern Interior...

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Gender Pay Gap

UK property sector gender pay gap keeps getting wider and It now has the fourth largest gap across all UK industries

The latest research from Yopa reveals that real estate remains one of the UK's worst-performing industries when it comes to the gender pay gap, ranking as the fourth largest across all sectors after widening over both the past year and the past decade.

Yopa has looked at the state of the gender pay gap in UK real estate* and found that it currently stands at an average of 14.2....

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AI Estate Agents

AI property search not yet mainstream, but estate agents expect it to dominate the future

The latest research by GetAgent.co.uk has revealed that while artificial intelligence is increasingly being embraced across the property industry, the technology has yet to become a mainstream tool for buyers and sellers when it comes to searching for and marketing homes.

GetAgent commissioned a survey* of UK estate agents to understand how widely AI-powered search tools are...

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