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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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Tightening Your Spending and Paying Off Your Mortgage Sooner: Strategies to Navigate Rising Mortgage Rates

The recent changes in the mortgage market, driven by inflation announcements and the recent Bank of England base rate increase to 5%, have sparked concerns among borrowers. While higher interest rates may cause apprehension, especially for those who purchased homes in the last decade, it is crucial to understand the potential impact and explore strategies to navigate this situation. This...

The Impact A Sports Venue Can Have On Its Local Area

The UK and Ireland’s joint Euro 2028 bid made headlines recently, with ten stadiums picked to host the tournament across the two countries.

Glaring omissions were Old Trafford and The Emirates Stadium in favour of all-new stadiums like the ‘Everton Stadium’ in Liverpool and Casement Park in Belfast.

These future projects raise fresh questions about the impact a sports venue...

Woods and the Experts in Property announce Kingsteignton grand prize winner

A couple from Higher Sandygate near Kingsteignton has won the grand sum of £2,023 in the Experts in Property’s 2023 New Year Giveaway in conjunction with Woods Homes.

The Southwest network of over 60 independent estate agency branches launched the giveaway in celebration of the New Year and every homeowner who had their property valued by a member of the Experts in Property between...

Sheffield war Memorial is Unveiled for Armed Forces Day

Veterans from the Royal British Legion and officials from Bradfield Parish Council gathered at David Wilson Homes’ Oughtibridge Valley development to officially unveil the Homebuilder’s war memorial following a collaborative build last year.

David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West’s Managing Director Ian Ruthven, Technical Director Mark Davis and Senior Technical Co-Ordinator Sarah Marsh,...

Top North East cycle routes for families this summer

Barratt and David Wilson Homes North East is helping families find the best cycle routes across the region to enjoy with children ahead of the summer holidays.

Improvements to mental wellbeing and physical health are just some of things people can gain from cycling. With the housebuilder’s recent research revealing that nearby countryside remains the top consideration when buying a...

One Year on from Crossrail: Southmere continues to transform Abbey Wood

Following the launch of Crossrail last year, numerous areas along the line have witnessed transformative effects on their landscapes – with house prices quickly following suit.

One such area is Abbey Wood, an increasingly popular and in-demand area for first-time buyers in South-East London where house values have risen by a huge 100% due to its proximity to the Elizabeth Line*....

Housebuilder gallops ahead with new coach house and apartments

Following a successful launch, housebuilder Dandara will be adding six modern apartments and a two-bedroom coach house to its Abbots Place development on Lower End Road in Wavendon.

The apartment complex will feature six two-bedroom apartments, each boasting a remarkable open-plan living space with a contemporary kitchen and a balcony. Each apartment also comes with its own private...

Housebuilder supports Wymeswold Garden Walkabout

A popular garden walkabout event in Wymeswold has benefitted from a £300 donation from local housebuilder Dandara, who has recently started building new homes at its nearby The Meadows development in Wymeswold, Loughborough.

The Wymeswold Garden Walkabout allows individuals to access stunning gardens, an art trail, artisan stalls and musical entertainment around the village. The...

'Woman of the Future' crowned at 2023 Women In Housing Awards

Guildford-based housebuilder Barratt Southern Counties is celebrating success at the Women in Housing Awards 2023, with Commercial Manager Laura Barnett having won the prestigious ‘Woman of the Future’ category.

The Woman of the Future award celebrates the leaders of tomorrow, highlighting the women who have made an exceptional contribution to the teams and communities they work with...

Magnificent country residence near estuary village

Robert Williams, the Experts in Property estate agency on Southernhay West in Exeter, is absolutely thrilled to offer to the market a simply stunning six-bedroom family home with a plethora of facilities in almost four acres of Devon countryside, near the village of Bishopsteignton, crowned by The Sunday Times as one of the best places to live in the UK 2023.

Lea House is a truly...

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