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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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Homebuyer feeding frenzy starts to slow as less homes selling within two weeks of reaching the market

Research by estate and lettings agent, Barrows and Forrester , has revealed that the frantic market conditions of the pandemic property market boom have started to fade, as the level of homes being snapped up within two weeks of being listed has fallen to 6.8% across the UK market, down from 11.2% six months ago.

Barrows and Forrester analysed for sale stock levels across the major...

Property transactions set to plummet by 17% as seasonal slowdown approaches

The latest research by property purchasing specialist, House Buyer Bureau , suggest that an already weary UK property market could see transactions slide by as much 17% come spring of next year, with this downward trend likely to start in December as the market winds down for the Christmas period.

Previous research by House Buyer Bureau found that the level of transactions seen over...

The home ‘improvements’ that actually reduce the value of your home

Research by property maintenance solution provider, Help me Fix , has found that home cinemas, loft conversions, and solar panels are among the home improvements that actually reduce the sale income potential of a property by as much as £12,300.

The property market is proving to be more resilient that many experts thought. Prices aren’t dropping at the rate some projected despite the...

Increasing mortgage costs swallow 27.9% of household income - up 3.1% since last rates hike

The latest research by property purchasing specialist, House Buyer Bureau , has revealed that increasing mortgage rates are now likely to see the average annual cost of a mortgage repayment consume 27.9% of our household income, a 3.1% increase as a result of the latest increase to interest rates.

House Buyer Bureau analysed the current cost of repaying a mortgage, the proportion of...

Brits urged to be ‘water savvy’ as small changes could help save almost £500 a year on bills

New research shows 81% of people are concerned about the cost of their energy bills this winter
The average household of four could save £472 per year by making small changes to save water
Only one third (30%) think it is important to save water during winter, compared with almost 80% during the summer
Water UK is encouraging the public to be ‘

Family ties see Pauline 'up sticks' to new Barrow home

‘Happily retired’ Pauline Whittle had lived in Rochdale for 52 years, but there was something missing… her family.

“I made the move from Rochdale to Barrow to be closer to my family,” said Pauline, who has recently moved into a new home at Redrow’s Oak Leigh Gardens development in the Lancashire village.

“My daughter Jane, her husband and two boys moved to Clitheroe in 2021...

Edenstone homes reveals stunning new show home in Lisvane

Experience the ultimate in luxurious living with an exclusive viewing of a new show home at Beaufort Park in Lisvane.

The Edenstone Homes development features four and five-bedroom executive detached homes in the most prestigious Cardiff location. Each boasts an exceptional level of quality and an unrivalled specification that’s sure to impress. There’s even the potential for one...

NHBC launches Build to Rent industry insights collection

NHBC, the UK’s leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new-build homes, has brought together some of the leaders of Build to Rent to share their thoughts on this burgeoning sector.

Available to download and in print, NHBC’s Build to Rent, Insights from Industry Leaders explores what today’s renters want from their homes, details the experiences of those at the...

Top Tips For Selling Your Home This Winter During The Economic Crisis

By Andrea Fawell, Sales and Marketing Director at Kebbell.

As the winter fast approaches and the nation anticipates continued economic instability, many homeowners are asking themselves “is now the right time to sell?”. Whilst some may be deliberating, others have committed to the process and want to know how to best navigate what can be an unpredictable journey at the best of times...

Castle green commits £1.6 million to daresbury community

STATE of the art technology is being used to showcase new homes in Daresbury before they’re built.

Castle Green Homes has outline consent to build 350 new homes across almost 31 acres of land close to the Bridgwater Canal.

Full planning permission is in place for 108 homes on land south of Red Brow Lane and a planning application for the remaining 242 homes on the northern...

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