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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 homes come...

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Construction begins on accessible homes in the natural beauty of Elsenham

Independent housebuilder Dandara has started construction at its Millers View development on Stansted Road in Elsenham. The completed development will feature 99 homes along with a public open space near the ancient protected Alsa Woods woodland.

Millers View will offer a range of two, three, four and five bedroom detached and semi-detached homes. Totalling 7.3 hectares, the...

GAME, SET, MATCH: LOCAL TENNIS STAR SCORES MATCH POINT FROM CANTERBURY HOUSEBUILDER

With Wimbledon fever circulating throughout the country, Canterbury local tennis star Ruben Harris has also aced the summer season with a sponsorship from local housebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes, who are behind The Woodlands development in Sturry and Saxon Fields development in Thanington.

A key representation for wheelchair tennis, Canterbury’s very own Ruben Harris has...

Towerlands Park unveils new view home

Housebuilder Dandara has just unveiled a new Penshurst view home at its Towerlands Park development in Essex.

Situated in the bustling market town of Braintree in Essex, the four bedroom Penshurst view home features spacious living areas, and offers homebuyers a glimpse into modern countryside living. Now available for viewing, the Penshurst is open daily from 10am – 5pm.

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Pupils clean local river with help of housebuilder

Pupils at Slindon C of E Primary School recently took part in a clean-up of the River Arun, located near Dandara’s Fontwell Meadows development in West Sussex, using litter picking kits donated by the housebuilder.

Kitted out in hi-vis vests, gloves, bags and litter pickers, Year 3 and 4’s visited Arundel’s popular swimming spot, to learn about river wildlife and the impact refuse...

Unlocking Cornwall's Coastal Magic: The Rise of Vacation Rentals

Welcome to Cornwall, a mesmerizing coastal paradise filled with captivating landscapes, enchanting tales, and an indomitable spirit. From the windswept cliffs of Land's End to the mystical beauty of Tintagel Castle, Cornwall offers a breathtaking tapestry of experiences that beckons adventurers from all corners of the globe. Today, we embark on an extraordinary journey to unveil the magic of...

Flexible period home in exclusive rural community

Robert Williams, the Experts in Property estate agency on Southernhay West in Exeter, is thrilled to offer to the market a substantial wing of a former farmhouse incorporating a converted barn annexe with a total of six bedrooms, just outside the pretty Exe Valley village of Rewe.

With views over the surrounding Devon countryside, the stunning period farmhouse sits adjacent to a...

Woodhurst Park marks its final phase with launch of nature-themed showhome

To mark the release of the final phase at its Warfield development Woodhurst Park, local housebuilder Berkeley has opened the doors to prospective buyers to view its new four-bedroom show home. Set in 65 acres of country parkland with an abundance of nature on its doorstep, The Starling showhome has been designed by interior design studio Zetter Blunt Design to draw upon its natural...

Boyer achieves planning consent for an extension to a listed office building in the historically significant Stockley Park, Hillingdon

Leading planning and design consultancy, Boyer (part of Leaders Romans Group ) has secured a resolution to grant planning permission on behalf of Curve Workplaces for the extension of a locally listed office building at Stockley Park, Hillingdon. The planning consent was awarded by Hillingdon Borough Council in June.

Unusually, Stockley Park is a business estate and public country...

Is Brownfield Remediation the Route Towards Inner-City Development?

The UK population has significantly increased during this century. In fact, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the number of people living in the nation surged from 58,886,100 to 67,081,200 between 2000 and 2020 . This is expected to reach 69,207,197 by 2030.

These figures are also apparent within cities. The population of the City of London, for example, has...

Cayton Primary School pupils showcasing their designs for the Wildlife garden at the David Wilson Homes St Johns View development in Cayton

Local housebuilder invites Cayton Primary School to decorate and launch their wildlife-friendly garden.

Local housebuilder, David Wilson Homes, teamed up with Cayton Primary School to celebrate the opening of its wildlife-friendly garden at the St Johns View development in Cayton.

David Wilson Homes believe it is important to encourage wildlife in gardens and create spaces where wildlife can flourish. The David Wilson Homes wildlife-friendly gardens are created in partnership with the...

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