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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 Cranbrook...

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Damp and mould changes – a landlord’s responsibility

By Allison Thompson, National Lettings Managing Director, Leaders Romans Group

Damp and mould are two of the most common issues in rented properties, with surface mould caused by condensation one of the main problems.

When a property is not ventilated properly, excess moisture in the air can’t escape and it will settle on cooler surfaces.

If it’s not wiped away,...

Wavendon Football Club Thrives with a Two-year Sponsorship Boost from Dandara Kit Donation

Woburn and Wavendon FC has received a new kit sponsorship deal for the next two years from local housebuilder Dandara, who is currently building homes nearby at its Abbots Place development in Wavendon.

The sponsorship has provided brand new Dandara branded kits for three teams, the U11 Hurricanes (boys), the U10 Lionesses Blues (girls) and the U10 Lionesses Clarets (girls)....

Two new show homes unveiled at sought after Berkshire village

Independent housebuilder Dandara is set to unveil two new show homes at its Oakwood Place development in Spencers Wood, where prospective buyers can see what life in the picturesque village has to offer.

The show homes will open their doors to house hunters on Saturday the 20th and Sunday the 21st of January providing them with the chance to explore the new development.

The...

How Much Mortgage Can I Get On My Salary?

The average deposit percentage for UK first-time buyers was 21% in 2022, meaning they would have to take out the remaining 79% as a mortgage. ( source )

However, not everyone might be eligible to get a mortgage for this amount. So, the question becomes: how much mortgage can I get on my salary?

The amount of mortgage you can afford depends heavily on your income and...

Construction nears completion at Pembers Hill Park in Hampshire

Building work is almost complete at Pembers Hill Park in the Hampshire village of Fair Oak.

Drew Smith Homes, part of Vistry Group, has built 242 new homes at the location, including 85 affordable properties for rent or shared ownership, as well as renovating three existing buildings as homes.

There are now just 18 houses remaining for sale, including the three refurbished...

Homebuilder donates play equipment to Knaresborough nursery

Local Homebuilder, Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West has backed a local Knaresborough nursery with a £500 play equipment donation.

With more than two decades of experience, Kids at Heart has been providing children in Knaresborough, Ripon, Boroughbridge, Harrogate and the surrounding areas with a fully-rounded nursery experience, from newborns to school-aged children....

Build to Rent and its potential to deliver community benefits, including affordable housing by Andy Jones, Group Director, Corporate & Build to Rent, Leaders Romans Group (LRG)

The concept of Build to Rent (BTR) and more specifically, its regional iteration, BTR suburban communities, is a relatively new property type. BTR, together with private market housing and affordable housing, falls within the C3 Use Class. But developers and operators of this innovative form of property development are now asking the question, should it be bound by the same limitations as...

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How to Identify Locations for Sustainable New Settlements by Matt Clarke, Director, Boyer, and Head of Boyer’s Colchester office

This is, of course, the “million dollar question” when it comes to pin-pointing sites that could be successfully promoted and developed as new settlements or strategic urban extensions.

Based on experience of strategic sites that I have been involved in the promotion of during my time at Boyer, I would say that for both standalone new settlements and larger urban extensions a crucial...

Top Reasons to Choose the Cayman Islands Real Estate

You might achieve the desired outcome if you invest in one area. But, distributing your investments can reduce your risk probability. As a versatile investment, real estate allows you to diversify across different types of properties. This diversification strategy helps mitigate the impact of localized market fluctuations.

Many people avoid investing in real estate because they...

Trade body’s property protection tips to tackle flooding

Householders dealing with the aftermath of Storm Henk can take steps to protect their homes from future flood events, says a national trade body.

The Property Care Association says that unsettled weather patterns being seen year on year mean flood resilience is becoming paramount for many householders across the UK.

More than 600 Flood Warnings were in put place due to Storm...

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