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Did you know your weekly wash could be silently costing up to £75 a year?

A recent survey commissioned by energy experts , Uswitch, has uncovered the most common energy-wasting habits - many of which occur every time you do a laundry load.

The biggest culprits for energy waste when running a laundry load are:

Laundry habit

Percentage of households that do this

Annual cost per household

Run the washing machine cycle on 40 °C or...

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How can estate agents best cultivate trust during the selling process?

The latest research by eXp UK , the platform for personal estate agents and estate agency businesses, has shown just how important the perception of trust is between home sellers and their estate agent, as well as which areas of the home selling process help to cultivate this trust.

The survey of over 1,000 UK home sellers to have sold a home over the last 12 months found 95% thought...

Construction and Property Development sector set to bounce back strongly in 2025 following shrinkage in 2024

The total market size of the construction and property development sector is forecast to bounce back strongly in 2025 after suffering the third consecutive year of declines in 2024.

Following a tough three years for the property development and construction industry that has seen both dwellings starts and lending decline, specialist lending expert, Rangewell , believes that there are...

Cornish housing market stalls, but buyers still need 10 x earnings to buy a home

The latest research from over-50s property specialists, Regency Living , has revealed that despite boasting the fifth most affordable average house price in the South West, those looking to purchase property in Cornwall are facing a tough task, with the average house price sitting at over ten times the average income in the area.

The research by Regency Living analysed current...

Nottingham Estate Agency sells houses for the cost of £1

Comfort Estates , a Nottingham-based estate agency, recently made headlines with the successful launch of its new sales department, offering a remarkable opportunity for homeowners to sell their properties for just £1 on the opening day.

Held two months ago, the sales launch was nothing short of extraordinary, featuring an exciting array of activities, including food, drinks, a...

Tarn Homes Mornings Mill in Willingdon, East Sussex

Initial Reserved Matters application approved after Tarn Homes acquire 73-hectare site in Willingdon, East Sussex

The initial reserved matters application for Mornings Mill in Willingdon, East Sussex has been approved. The application follows the acquisition of this 73-hectare site by Tarn Homes; this £350m mixed-used scheme will comprise:

700 private and affordable homes
8,600 sqm of retail and commercial space
Assisted living, care, and medical facilities

Housing market on course for bumper decade of homebuyer activity

New research by material Information and digital property pack provider, Moverly , reveals that so far this decade, there has already been a significant increase in the average number of transactions seen across the property market on a monthly basis, signalling that despite the recent challenges of higher interest rates, we're seeing a more buoyant market when compared to the previous decade...

5 essential tips for moving when you WFH

New expert insight from Yopa , the full-service estate agents, reveals how people who work from home should best approach their home moving process to avoid disrupting their workflow as much as possible, from being proactive about WiFi to being practical about packing.

Working from home has become a normal part of post-pandemic everyday life and a recent survey by the Global Payroll...

Autumn Budget set to bring boost to buyer activity levels

Research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , suggests that whilst property market activity has picked up in recent months, the market could see a post-Budget bounce come October, with the number of buyers entering the market historically increasing following the last nine statements.

GetAgent analysed the number of mortgage approvals seen over the two months prior and...

Unique Auction Opportunity: Would You Buy This House for £10?

A 3 bedroom house on Leeson Road, Isle of Wight with a starting bid of £10 following cliff collapse.

A remarkable opportunity has arisen for property buyers with an adventurous spirit, as a house on Leeson Road, Isle of Wight , is set to be sold via First For Auctions with a minimum opening bid of just £10, no guide price and no reserve. This unique property, located in an area...

Seasonal house price trends suggest a lull is on the way despite improving market sentiment

The latest research by eXp UK , the platform for personal estate agents and estate agency businesses, has shown that while market sentiment may have improved considerably this year, agents may need to continue to adjust seller expectations, as the autumn season brings a lull in house price performance.

eXp UK analysed housing market data over the last decade*, looking at house price...

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