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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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Christmas dinner is 20% more expensive than last year…while cooking it will cost you 96% more

The latest research by RIFT Tax Refunds reveals that the average cost of a family Christmas dinner has increased by almost 20% since last December, while the cost of cooking it has soared by 96%.

As families gather to celebrate Christmas, there is widespread concern about energy prices and the rising cost of living. For many, this year’s festive budgets will be tighter than ever...

41% of renters planning Christmas alone due to the cost of living crisis

The latest insight into the UK rental market from Ocasa , the specialist rental platform, has revealed that the cost of Christmas is a worry for 64% of the nation’s renters, with many facing no other choice but to scale back their plans and spend Christmas alone.

Fuel, energy and food prices have all...

Experience new homes in Catterall before they’re built

Combining virtual reality with real life show homes, Anwyl Homes is changing the way it sells new homes with its latest development in Catterall, Lancashire.

Cross Fields has just launched and is the first location to feature its new high-tech sales centres with the chance to “see” the homes before they’re built.

Combined with viewing the show homes, buyers can enjoy a truly...

Homeowners to ditch Christmas lights as energy cap increase dampens festivities

The latest look at the UK property market by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has found that the huge energy cap increase endured by the nation’s homeowners is likely to dampen the Christmas spirit this year, as the majority plan to ditch their Christmas lights displays, while over a fifth...

House prices begin to fall nationally as price and sales expectations continue negative trend

RICS Residential Market Survey, November 2022

Buyer demand, agreed sales and new instructions remain negative
National house prices begin to fall
Both price and sales expectations point to these trends continuing near-term
Rental market prices continue to rise with increasing demand and falling supply

The November 2022 RICS UK...

Why Wait To Move To An Energy Efficient New Home In Worcestershire?

WITH people increasingly looking to save energy to help the planet and reduce household bills, a move to a new home in Worcestershire could be the key.

Three Js in the village of Abberley offers a wide variety of homes, from bungalows, which are the rarest of new builds, to substantial family-sized properties, all of which are designed with modern living in mind.

Designed to...

Couple Make A Fresh Start In A New Home After Fire

SIX months after losing 95% of their possessions after their rented property was ravaged by fire, Dom Johnson and Steph Hatton have moved into a home of their own.

The first time buyers are making a fresh start at Winnington Place , an Anwyl Homes development near Northwich.

They’d previously been renting for around four years and had started thinking about buying when...

Two regionally significant strategic land agreements in Nottingham and Lincolnshire: LRG’s recent completion of two new strategic land agreements demonstrates market strength

National property consultancy, Leaders Romans Group (LRG) has announced two regionally significant strategic land agreements in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.

LRG’s land team, on behalf of private landowners, has overseen the sale of a 47-hectare site for a housing-led mixed-use development to Barratt Developments plc North Midlands and a 64-hectare site for large-scale strategic...

Almost a fifth of rental properties let within two weeks as high demand continues to drive up rental values

Market analysis from Ocasa , the specialist rental platform, reveals that, in Britain’s fastest-moving rental markets, up to 30% of homes are snapped up by eager tenants within two weeks of being listed.

Britain’s rental market has flown somewhat under the radar in recent times with the sales market garnering the majority of media coverage and political debate. Without much attention...

87% of homebuyers would avoid a Christmas house move - here’s some top tips if your attempting one

London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has found that the additional stress of Christmas is enough to deter 87% of people from moving house during the festive period, but for those crazy enough to an attempt a Christmas house move, here’s a few top tips to ensure it goes...

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