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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...

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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...

Unexpected Home Expenses Homeowners Should Budget For

Getting onto the property ladder is one of the great life achievements – and more so now than ever in recent history, thanks to the ever-rising value of homes against the ever-stagnant wage average for those yet to get foot on figurative rung. Managing this feat in today’s cost of living crisis is absolutely worthy of celebration – but it’s by no means the end of the road.

This is...

Best places to be a landlord

Top 3 Best Places to Be a Landlord in the UK Revealed

These are the 3 best cities to be a landlord, according to landlords.

Landlord Resource have analysed Zoopla data to identify the UK's highest-yielding buy-to-let locations and share top tips to find the right rental area for a return on investment.

The top 3 highest-yielding buy-to-let cities in the UK revealed:

Rank

City

Average Monthly Rent...

Starter home

First-time buyers are skipping the starter home

The traditional journey onto the property ladder is changing. Brits are buying their first homes later and increasingly after starting families, meaning many reach the market with different financial commitments and housing needs from previous generations.

Figures reported by the Financial Times show that the average UK first-time buyer is now approaching 34, compared with 29 in 2000...

British Wetlands

Wetlands: Britain's Climate Superheroes – and dragonflies are showing us why they matter

As Britain faces one of its driest summers on record, the British Dragonfly Society is highlighting the vital role healthy wetlands can play in helping our landscapes cope with extreme weather, and why dragonflies can be powerful ambassadors for their protection.

More than 70% of England is currently in drought, while rivers, groundwater, and reservoirs remain under pressure. Recent...

State Schools

Back to school: Property price premium to live near top state secondaries revealed

The latest research by Yopa has revealed that homebuyers face paying an average premium of more than £40,000 to live within reach of one of the nation's top state secondary schools, with the premium climbing as high as £275,000 in the most expensive location.

Yopa analysed current house prices across the postcode districts home to the nation's top 50 state secondary schools,...

Heat Pumps

Record number of heating oil households take the first steps to a heat pump

Thousands of households on heating oil are making the switch to a heat pump using the £9,000 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant.

New figures published today (27 August) show total applications in July reached record highs, with 8150 households applying to install a heat pump.

The record-breaking figures are an 81% increase compared to June this year, thanks to additional interest...

Short lease flats

Short lease flats leave homeowners facing a £48,250 hit when they come to sell

The latest research from House Buyer Bureau has found that homeowners selling a flat with a short lease face an average asking price that is -22.1% lower than the wider flat market across England, reducing the value of a typical sale by £48,250. In Yorkshire and the Humber, the discount rises to 35.2%, underlining how a diminishing lease can become a costly obstacle when it comes time to sell...

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