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Hidden Problems That Can Derail Your Extension Plans

Home extensions often seem straightforward at first glance. Plans are drawn up, materials are costed, and timelines are agreed upon. Then, the work begins, and so do the surprises.

Unexpected problems can stall progress or inflate budgets. Some are minor, but others carry serious safety, legal or financial consequences. Many issues lie hidden until demolition or excavation work starts. Others...

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Redrow partners with John Lewis for an exciting Christmas event to launch their latest Exeter show home

Prepare for a good old-fashioned dose of Christmas cheer as Redrow South West launches their latest showroom in Exeter, St Michael’s Meadow, on the 26th of November, with a traditional Christmas-themed event in collaboration with the John Lewis design team .

The community event in Alphington celebrates the opening of the showrooms of this new development, St Michael’s Meadow, and is...

Acorn Property Group Launches New Housing Scheme at St. Leonards

The first phase of a bespoke new housing development in the popular St. Leonards area of Exeter has launched.

The significant development of St. Leonards Quarter – Acorn Property Group’s first Exeter based project – will see 146 new open market and affordable homes brought to the area.

Situated less than a mile outside of the city centre, the development is designed for...

Prepare your customers for the winter months

As we head into the winter months, you may want to start talking to your customers about protecting their businesses from bad weather events. The frequency of storms and floods is increasing and we’ve all seen how damaging the repercussions can be. But it’s not just stormy weather we need to be mindful of. Ignoring a frozen water pipe or driving in icy conditions can also be hazardous. Here...

Bridging loans on the increase as rising base rates causing housing market volatility

The latest market analysis by mortgage experts, Revolution Brokers , reveals that bridging loan lending has increased by nearly 50% since the Bank of England base rates began rising at the end of 2021.

Bridging loans are high-interest, short-term emergency loans often used by homebuyers who need to bridge the gap between buying a new home and selling their existing home.

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Last chance to buy an energy efficient new home in Knowsley

THE final energy efficient new home at Edenhurst Grange in Knowsley is now on sale with the chance for one lucky buyer to make substantial savings on their household bills.

Nestled between Bowring Park and Court Hey Park, the leafy location has helped make the Anwyl Homes development a popular choice. Factor in the high specification and eco-friendly features, and it’s no surprise...

Mortgage approvals forecast to dip by 13% for residential property purchases

The latest mortgage market analysis by specialist property lending experts, Octane Capital , has revealed that the level of mortgage approvals seen across the UK property market is expected to dip in 2022, driven by a -13.4% reduction in buyer demand for residential house purchases.

Octane Capital’s analysis of Bank of England mortgage data estimates where the market will sit come...

Switch to an energy efficient new home in Swinton

A move to an energy efficient new home in Swinton could lead to substantial savings for savvy buyers. Birchfield Court is an intimate, gated new community being shaped by Elan Homes.

Once complete it will feature just 20 properties, yet despite its exclusivity it compares favourably with nearby Worsley in terms of price.

For example, figures from home.co.uk suggest the...

Residential homes driving greenhouse gas emissions across the UK

Research by property maintenance solution provider, Help me Fix , has revealed that residential properties have seen the highest average annual increase in greenhouse gas emissions over the last decade, with the average home now producing 2.29 tons of CO2 a year.

Help me Fix analysed the level of greenhouse gas emissions emitted across the UK over the last 10 years, which sector is...

76% of consumers prepared to boycott convenience stores over compliance failures

Research by digital identity specialists, ID Crypt Global , has found that 65% of UK consumers believe their local supermarket or convenience store contributes to the issue of under age drinking and smoking, with 39% stating that in doing so, they are causing a real issue within their local area.

The survey of 2,645 UK consumers conducted by ID Crypt Global revealed that 39% of...

Estate agent AML checks up by 31% already in 2022

Research by Credas Technologies , the leading identity verification checks provider, reveals that anti-money laundering registrations in the real estate sector are on course to grow by over 30% in 2022.

The real estate sector is a common target for criminals who are looking to launder money sourced through illegal activities. By funnelling dirty money into, for example, housing, it...

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