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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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Finding Hidden Property Gems in Lesser-Known Tourist Areas

Travellers are increasingly turning away from crowded cities and heading to quieter corners of the UK. These lesser-known spots offer something different, authentic experiences, local charm, and often, lower prices. For property investors like you, this opens the door to promising opportunities. Investing in guest houses in emerging destinations allows you to tap into tourism trends while...

Mortgage approvals on course to hit 780,000 threshold this year

The latest research by award winning mortgage adviser, Alexander Hall , has shown that, so far this year, average monthly mortgage approval levels are at their highest since 2021 and, whilst mortgage market activity may sit some way off historic highs, we're on course to see over 780,000 mortgages approved by the end of the year.

Alexander Hall analysed historic mortgage approvals...

SDLT deadline drove 89% increase in sales but agents can't afford to rest now it's ended

The nation's estate agents are being warned to brace for a busy year of property market activity, as the latest market analysis by GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed that transaction levels in March hit their highest monthly total since June 2021.

While much of this activity was likely fuelled by the stamp duty deadline, market momentum is expected to continue into the summer months. GetAgent saw...

Securing Your Project’s Future: Essential Legal Steps For Developers

For developers, managing a project involves much more than just bricks and mortar. Behind every successful development is a structured approach to securing the project’s future, whether in terms of financial investment, operational continuity, or legal safeguards. A critical part of this process is establishing the legal foundations that ensure a project remains secure, even in cases of...

Gazumping & Gazundering Are Back: How to Protect Yourself in a Cutthroat Market

As the UK housing market experiences renewed turbulence, two old foes have re-emerged with a vengeance: gazumping and gazundering . Recent Google Trends data shows a dramatic 1,500% increase in searches for these terms, highlighting growing buyer and seller anxiety. But what exactly do they mean — and how can you avoid falling victim?

🔍 What Is Gazumping?

Gazumping occurs when a...

Hidden Problems That Can Derail Your Extension Plans

Home extensions often seem straightforward at first glance. Plans are drawn up, materials are costed, and timelines are agreed upon. Then, the work begins, and so do the surprises.

Unexpected problems can stall progress or inflate budgets. Some are minor, but others carry serious safety, legal or financial consequences. Many issues lie hidden until demolition or excavation work...

How Rent Guarantee Schemes Can Help You Weather Rental Voids

Landlords, specifically individuals and startup property management companies, might think that once a tenant is in place, life will be a bed of roses and steady income. After all, there are plenty more prospects to fill the gap should your first tenants leave.

However, especially in the uncertain markets of recent years, and the likelihood of economic traumas to come at both a local...

Building Safety Levy could cost developers £455m a year

New research from Property Inspect reveals that the proposed Building Safety Levy could cost developers up to £455 million a year. The shocking data has led one industry expert to call for the levy's design to be recalibrated to ensure it supports remediation goals without undermining housing delivery.

The Building Safety Levy...

London Marathon Route Property Values Revealed

London Marathon Property Prices - Almost £1m difference between the start and finish lines

The latest property market analysis from London's number one lettings and sales estate agency brand, Foxtons , has revealed that there's a difference of almost £1m in the average sold price from the starting point of the London Marathon and the finish line.

As London's largest estate...

Swimming pools fail to make a splash with homebuyers

The latest analysis from Yopa , the full-service estate agents, has found that whilst a property complete with a swimming pool may seem like the ideal purchase ahead of the summer months, such properties account for less than 5% of total market stock and, even then, just one in five are selling.

Yopa analysed current for sale listings across the property market looking at how many...

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