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Labour tax tirade hits UK with largest millionaire exodus of all global nations

The latest analysis from international property consultancy, Astons , reveals that the UK has seen the sharpest annual decline in its millionaire population of any country, a trend driven by sweeping tax hikes targeting high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) - including increases to Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, and major reforms to the non-dom regime. As a result, more of the UK's wealthiest...

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Iconic Southend Pier Café Featured in "Jamie and Jimmy's Friday Night Feast" Now Available for Rent!

The iconic Southend Pier Café, which graced television screens on "Jamie and Jimmy's Friday Night Feast," will soon be available for rent. This presents a unique opportunity for chefs, both established and emerging, to be a part of a historical landmark that has hosted some of the UK’s most loved celebrities, as well as mouth-watering dishes.

With its iconic location extending into...

David Wilson Homes donates to Burley in Wharfedale Pump Track

Homebuilder shows support of local skatepark revamp project in Yorkshire

Homebuilder shows support of local skatepark revamp project

Local Homebuilder, David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West, has backed the initiative to construct a new pump track in Burley in Wharfedale with a £500 donation, as part of its efforts to invest into the local area.

The project, which is already backed by Burley in Wharfedale Community Trust and the Parish...

Barratt Developments Yorkshire West spend day with Barnardos for Donate a Day activity

Local Homebuilder rallies its troops to support the team at Barnardo’s children’s charity store in Bradford

Local Homebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire West is continuing to support the communities in which it builds by volunteering at Barnardo’s Superstore in Bradford.

Barnardo’s, the UK’s leading children’s charity, welcomed the Finance Team from Barratt Developments Yorkshire West who donated a day of their time to help the charity by sorting through stock, creating new window...

Have Yourself a November to Remember with L&Q

Having helped an impressive number of almost 1,000 households onto the property ladder throughout 2023 so far, L&Q has announced a range of incentives available throughout November, aimed at helping even more buyers onto the property ladder.

Kickstarting on 1st November, L&Q Shared Ownership customers who reserve before 30th November will receive their rent paid for up to six...

Helping Harlee's Angels: Dandara raise money at charity golf day for local cause

Dandara Southern raised a tee-rific £12,000 for charity Harlee’s Angels at their golf day at Goodwood Downs Golf Club in Chichester.

Sixty four players took to the course and participated in a range of events to raise money for the local charity which offers assistance to families who have experienced the sudden death of a child within the Hampshire area.

The golfers...

Third Space Revolution in Community Planning by Ananya Banerjee – Director and Head of Design at Boyer (part of Leaders Romans Group)

The traditional housing estate – the standard product of most developers’ output for the past half century – is nearly over. Development has evolved from being solely residential, to a more integrated product, more community-orientated and more befitting of local areas’ specific needs.

Although the trend towards genuinely sustainable communities has been emerging for some time, it...

The evolution of BTR: from city blocks to BTR suburban communities by Andy Jones, Group Director, Corporate Lettings & Build to Rent, Leaders Romans Group (LRG)

Build to Rent (BTR) is the UK’s fastest-growing sector and this trend looks set to continue throughout 2023 and beyond.

The British Property Federation (BPF)'s Build to Rent Q3 2022 report shows the sector growing 15% year-on-year, with over 240,000 homes either in planning, under construction, or completed.

Earlier iterations of the BTR model were designed to appeal...

A return to the 1970s? The potential for local authorities to deliver affordable housing By Paul Belton, Partner Carter Jonas (Cambridge)

From Lloyd George's promise of "homes fit for heroes" and the 1919 Addison Act, to the current Government’s target of 300,000 new homes being built each year to relieve the housing crisis, housing has been at the forefront of British politics for over a century.

Unfortunately successive Governments have failed to meet ambitious targets and the last time that over 300,000 homes were...

Expert craftsmanship recognised at Dandara's Kidwelly development

Independent housebuilder Dandara has received a Quality Recognition Award from Premier Guarantee, one of the UK’s most prestigious warranty providers, for its Golwg Gwendraeth development on Heol Carwe Isaf near Ffos Las Racecourse.

Based on a series of rigorous criteria including site management, site tidiness, health and safety and standard of workmanship, the award is only...

Estate agent says a bathroom renovation could add £7,500 to your home's value

So, you’re considering renovating your bathroom but can’t rule out the possibility of moving house in the next few years and want to know whether it’s worth it. Here are five things to consider, including expertise from an estate agent who values 200 houses annually.

Consider changes in house prices

For starters, house prices are on a downward trend in some regions right now...

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