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Average homeowner could save £1,000 a year under council tax shake up, but London and South East to pay more

The latest research by Yopa has revealed that the average household across England could be set to save £1,000 per year should the government decide to scrap stamp duty and replace current council tax with an annual homeowners tax.

Yopa analysed* the current average annual council tax bill across every local authority in England, then modelled what an annual homeowner tax could look like using...

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Two new Land Directors appointment to drive regional developer to the next level

Hertfordshire-based developer Griggs Homes is on course for a major expansion – and to spearhead growth and seek out fresh development opportunities it has appointed two new Land Directors, Matt Green and Ollie Myrants-Wilson.

Griggs Homes is a third-generation family business, based in Borehamwood, which is currently best known for its small, boutique developments and bespoke homes...

Charity for disadvantaged children receives Christmas boost

Disadvantaged children's charity, KidsOut has received a boost to its Christmas initiative thanks to a generous donation from 5 Star Homebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire West .

Members of the team from Barratt Developments Yorkshire West played Father Christmas this December by taking part in the ‘Giving Tree’ initiative to support disadvantaged children.

The ‘Giving...

Local Homebuilder backs the British Red Cross’ Ukraine Crisis Appeal

Established humanitarian charity, the British Red Cross, has received a £500 donation ahead of the festive season, from 5 star Homebuilder Barratt Developments Yorkshire West . The British Red Cross is the UK based asset of the International Red Cross Movement - a worldwide humanitarian aid network which works to provide aid and support to people before, during and after a crisis. The...

Easy ways to make your home more eco-friendly and sustainable

We all want to do our little part to protect the environment and make our homes more sustainable, but it can be difficult to know where to start. Thankfully, it’s not as hard as you might think to make your home more eco-friendly and sustainable. With a few small changes, with which you can reduce your carbon footprint, which will reduce your environmental impact and help the planet in the...

Barratt Developments welcomes local MP Ian Levy to Church Fields development in New Hartley

Local housebuilder, Barratt Developments, recently welcomed MP Ian Levy to its New Hartley development, Church Fields, to meet with the award-winning Senior Site Manager. MP Ian Levy was welcomed onto the development by Barratt Developments North East’s directors, including Managing Director Carl Sobolewski, as well as the site’s sales team and Senior Site Manager Michael Spurr, who was this...

Taylor Wimpey helps couple move closer to family in Devon

A couple who recently made the move to Taylor Wimpey’s Apsham Grange development in Topsham couldn’t be happier with their decision to move to the area.

Stuart and Margaret Finn moved to Apsham Grange in June after deciding that they ultimately wanted to be closer to family, friends, and the amenities that the area has to offer.

Stuart said: “We’ve been really happy since we...

Key worker deposit scheme launched across Yorkshire

Key workers across Yorkshire can now receive a deposit contribution of up to £15,000 towards a new home thanks to Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ new Key Worker Deposit Contribution scheme.

Key workers will be entitled to a deposit contribution of £750 for every £25,000 spent, and can receive up to the value of £15,000. For example, when purchasing a £300,000 home, Barratt and David...

Help for home-buyers podcast series launched by UK’s largest housebuilder

Home buyers wanting to navigate the property market can access free expert suggestions and guidance in a new podcast series hosted by Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes.

The series is being launched in the run-up to one of the busiest times of year for new build home enquiries – between Christmas to New Year. The ‘New Home Buyers’ podcast tackles a different subject in each edition...

Addressing the undersupply of homes to rent: BTR suburban communities provide hope for 2023

The drastic shortage of rental properties will lessen during 2023, according to property services company Leaders Romans Group (LRG) which has undertaken a substantial study of the future of suburban BTR.

According to figures published by Zoopla recently, demand for rental homes is at its highest level in over a decade and is exacerbated by a lack of supply: the number of homes...

Property Taxes in UK - What taxes must be paid on Property?

Property accounting is all about recording cash inflows and outflows and determining how much profit is made or lost from leasing real estate. With a comprehensive view of rental revenue and costs, landlords and rental company owners (or managers) can plan more effectively and enhance profitability.

Using property accounts allows real estate managers to determine the daily net...

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