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Prime London fringes dominate sales activity as high-end buyers prioritise space and lifestyle

The latest market analysis by prime London property brokerage, Jefferies James , has shown that it is the prime London fringes that continue to prove most popular among the capital's high-end homebuyers, with the top five performing prime postcodes based on sales activity all located on the outer edges of the prime market.

Jefferies James analysed the latest figures on prime London property...

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A new property search platform has launched across the UK today

promising to transform how buyers discover homes while helping estate agents cut costs by an average of £18,000 a year compared to traditional portals.

The Property DriveBuy app replaces the rigid, criteria-based search model used by platforms like Rightmove and Zoopla with a fully geo-located, real-time property discovery tool. It enables buyers to see available homes for sale as...

Yarmouth named the UK's most prestigious marina, with a 61% house price premium

The latest research from eXp UK has found that living close to some of the nation's most idyllic marinas comes at a significant cost, with Yarmouth Harbour topping the list for the highest house price premium in the country at 61.3%

eXp UK analysed the housing markets surrounding 21 of the UK's most picturesque marinas to see how much more homebuyers can expect to pay to live within...

Taylor Wimpey ticks all the boxes for Cranbrook resident

The newest members of Taylor Wimpey's Cranbrook development have settled into their new home and are now enjoying low maintenance living along with the delights Cranbrook has to offer.

Janet Robson, 62, Paul Berrett, 64, and their Cockapoo Dotty have downsized to a low maintenance home in a safe, friendly community after finding a home that ticks all their boxes at Taylor Wimpey's...

Homebuyer happiness comes at a house price premium

The latest research from over-50s property specialists, Regency Living , has revealed that the happiest homebuyers in Britain are those living in the countryside or by the coast. However, this lifestyle satisfaction comes at a cost. as both carry a significant house price premium compared to living in a city.

Regency Living analysed average house prices and happiness scores across 20...

The multi-generational revolution - How nearly half of Britain is redefining family living

New research reveals that 49 per cent of Britons are embracing multi-generational households, with families making significant home modifications to accommodate their evolving needs.

Multi-generational living is no longer the exception in Britain - it's rapidly becoming the norm. According to new research commissioned by homelifts specialist Uplifts , almost half (49 per cent) of British...

Agents address skills shortage with automation and AI – even as real estate job growth rate slows

Agents across the UK are turning to AI and automation to combat a skills shortage in the industry, according to analysis by leading PropTech provider Reapit. This comes as the number of payrolled people working in real estate is growing at its slowest pace since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The company's inaugural Property Outlook Report 2025 reveals that most agencies that are hiring are...

Cottagecore dreams on a budget: Zoopla reveals where to find your idyllic and affordable country retreat

New analysis1 from Zoopla, one of the UK's leading property websites, reveals the most affordable places to buy a cottage in Great Britain, with North Lanarkshire in Scotland topping the list when it comes to affordability. Here, a cottage is likely to set back would-be cottagecore enthusiasts an average of just £83,500. This is closely followed by Sunderland in the North East where those...

Average homebuyer set to be £41,000 better off thanks to relaxed lending rules

The latest research from award-winning mortgage adviser, Alexander Hall , has revealed that the average homebuyer in England is set to be over £41,000 better off thanks to recent government reforms and lender policy changes, which are beginning to ease long-standing affordability barriers.

Alexander Hall analysed average income data for homebuyers across each region of England,...

The Future of Urban Development

Trends shaping our cities and the role of construction consultancies in driving sustainable change.

A transformation in urban development is underway. Professionals working across the built environment, including construction consultancies, are embracing new ideas and adapting the way they work to the way cities are evolving

From smart cities to sustainable urban planning, new trends...

Building a Sustainable Future: How CBG Consultants Are Shaping Low-Energy Design

The construction industry is ever evolving to meet the pressing environmental challenges of our time, embracing innovative practices and adopting low-energy design as a foundation for responsible, future-focused development. CBG Consultants demonstrate through their practices and projects that sustainability and performance can go hand in hand. From listed landmarks to affordable housing...

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