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UK's new wave of 'second cities' offers strongest yield growth for property investors

The latest research from West One Loans has found that whilst investors may continue to favour the nation's key cities such as London, Birmingham, and Manchester, a new wave of 'second cities' is delivering the strongest growth in rental yields.

These emerging markets are offering investors the chance to achieve attractive returns, driven by rising rents and comparatively lower entry costs...

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The homebuyer hotspots for a low carbon footprint

The homebuyer hotspots for a low carbon footprint and below average property values

The latest research by Birmingham estate and lettings agent, Barrows and Forrester , has revealed which pockets of the property market present homebuyers with the best chance of a below average carbon footprint but with the added bonus of below average property prices.

The research by Barrows and...

LANCASHIRE DAY LINGO

EY up cocker, have you watched the reet good lesson in how to speak Lancashire?

In celebration of Lancashire Day (November 27), the organisers of a charity prize draw to win a £250,000 home in Feniscowles, Blackburn, Lancashire, have put together a tongue-in-cheek guide to the local lingo.

The new-build home was donated by Preston -based Kingswood Homes , to raise money for...

Great surroundings and a good school nearby ticks boxes at Garforth

After moving to the UK from Hong Kong, the Hui family had several ‘musts’ for their long-term home – it had to be a Redrow new build, near a good school and have a good living environment.

After searching for a month, the family found their ‘ideal place to live’ at Aspen Park , in Garforth, West Yorkshire.

Ardis, 36, a stay-at-home mother said: “As we are not local people,...

New property market research: How flatsharing can halve your carbon footprint

How flatsharing can halve your carbon footprint

SpareRoom releases new data revealing how much energy Brits can save per year by sharing their home with others:

o Two people could save over 0.41 tonnes of CO2 each – the equivalent of one person flying from London to Marrakech, Morocco

o Three people could save over 0.58 tonnes each – the equivalent of one person...

The London brandmarks commanding the highest house price premiums

Research by central London estate agency, Bective , reveals which of London’s most famous brandmarks commands the highest property price premium when compared to the wider borough.

Bective analysed the value of residential real estate in postcodes surrounding 13 of prime London’s most iconic brandmarks and found that on average, property values come in at £1,548 per square foot....

Boyer achieves Planning Consent for 227 New Homes in Basingstoke

National planning consultancy Boyer (part of Leaders Romans Group ) has secured a reserved matters planning consent on behalf of Bloor Homes at Basingstoke Golf Course. The application was approved by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council on 3 November 2021. Of the new 227 homes, 91 are dedicated affordable housing.

The reserved matters planning consent follows the Planning...

A Home Alone house could see you sell for 123% more

Research by MoveStreets, the property portal designed for the mobile generation, has revealed how much more homebuyers are willing to pay for a Home Alone house in the current market.

Of course, they don’t mean a house fit with Kevin McCallister as an additional house guest, but the style of the home itself. Georgian style homes...

The best property hotspots for electric car owners

The most affordable homebuyer hotspots for electric car owners

Estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed which areas of the UK property market are home to the most affordable property values and the greatest abundance of charging ports for electric vehicles.

For many, our cars are an integral part of our home and more and more of us are opting for electric or hybrid...

Property market analysis: Staging your home could add £47,000 when selling

The latest property market analysis by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed that staging your home during the selling process could boost your sale price by as much as £47,000.

Staging is generally considered to be an American property market import, but it really just requires a few finishing touches in addition to the work we already put in before...

How your Instagram and TikTok Christmas posts could lead to a burglary

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How TikTok could make you a victim of theft this Christmas

Millions of people prepping for Christmas in the UK are putting themselves and their property at risk of theft.

Sharing images and videos across social media platforms of gifts and decor could lead...

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