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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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Put a Bow On It at Leaside Lock this Christmas

Giving hopeful homebuyers a chance to fully experience Christmas in a new east London home, Guinness Homes are hosting their ‘Put a Bow On It’ event for the second year running, taking place on Thursday 8th December, from 6pm – 8pm, at Leaside Lock, their flagship development in Bromley-by-Bow.

A festive soirée, with Christmas carols performed by The Christmas Carollers, the event...

Cuddles with canine companions lift cost of living spirits, new research reveals

The new poll comes as the Kennel Club Charitable Trust launch their 2022 Christmas Appeal

DOGS are providing a lifeline to millions of Brits as they battle the cost of living crisis into winter.

On average, British dog owners say their dog makes them smile or laugh 37 times per week, whilst others state a reliance on their four-legged friends for companionship, emotional...

Fir God’s sake – Experts reveal simple hacks to keeping your tree alive for longer this Christmas

With less than five weeks until Christmas, Brits are panicking about buying their Christmas trees, and over 220,000 have turned to Google to find out where to get one in the past week. For those who are ready to put their Christmas tree up early, experts have shared simple key tips within the home, that can ensure the tree is still alive ahead of the big day.

The Christmas tree is a...

How branding is changing in the real estate business

In a world that is constantly changing, marketing and communication strategies, of course, also have to rapidly adapt and evolve to be effective.

Especially in the world of real estate , where large amounts of money are involved, being able to build a good brand image is crucial. In this case, it is not only about being able to communicate corporate values, but also about...

Property industry reacts to latest BofE approval figures

CEO of Octane Capital, Jonathan Samuels, commented:

“The latest mortgage approval figures are an expected consequence of the many challenges facing the market right now. Indeed, a reduction in buyer appetite comes as no surprise in the context of a worsening cost of living crisis, runaway inflation, and continued economic uncertainty. For now at least.

However, despite the...

New-build buyer demand keeping the property market afloat

Research by property developer, Stripe Property Group , has revealed that while the property market may be starting to cool, the appetite for new-build homes from the nation’s homebuyers remains stronger when compared to those purchasing existing homes.

The analysis by Stripe Property Group shows that in the last fortnight, the new-build sector has helped fuel 7.2% of all homes...

Overdoing it with these decorations could scupper your house sale this Christmas

Sexual Santa, crude Christmas decorations and blow up snowmen, just some of the items that could scupper your property sale this festive season, according to estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk .

GetAgent surveyed the nation's homebuyers to find out how much is too much when it comes to...

New study reveals The cities that feel embarrassed by their interiors ahead of Christmas

Newcastle homeowners are embarrassed to host Christmas because of their interiors

Three quarters of homeowners feel their interior style lets them down so much that they won’t have guests to stay
More than one in five homeowners in Newcastle feel embarrassed by their home
Hostess with the mostess - Experts give their tips on having a home to be proud of

Castle green creates winter wonderland in Warrington

LIGHTING up the local community, Castle Green Homes is spreading Christmas cheer in Warrington with a spectacular seasonal display at its Willow Fields development.

The homebuilder enlisted the help of Cheshire-based business The Christmas Company to give the show homes a festive makeover with a feel-good factor.

Marketing manager Hannah Ryle said: “Part of the wider Omega...

Top five expert tips to keep your kitchen fire safe this Christmas

1. Avoid cooking while wearing a baggy Christmas jumpers

Whilst food is a big deal at Christmas, with kitchens full of yummy food and delicious home-cooking scents, keep in mind that around 60% of fires start in the kitchen.* Avoid wearing loose clothing when cooking, especially around an open-flame stove cooker and never leave your cooking unattended.

2. Prep your kitchen...

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