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Golden Age of property investment in South & East England is over  

New research by Rathbones Group shows buy to lets and holiday homes in tourist hotspots have been particularly vulnerable, with rising borrowing costs and weaker capital gains undermining their long-term investment case.

The average annual increase in house prices between 2016 and 2024 is around half the 7%+ yearly average recorded between 1995 and 2016:

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Wealden District Council approves housing development in Hailsham

Wealden District Council’s Planning Committee has greenlit two new Barratt David Wilson Homes developments in Hailsham, which were granted approval on Thursday 22nd June. The schemes, named Cuckoo Fields, are located off Station Road, and will provide 372 new homes, of which 35% will be affordable.

Cuckoo Fields will form part of Barratt David Wilson Southern Counties’ 500-...

L&Q Launches New Private Rental Homes at Barking Riverside

The demand for rental homes in the capital has never been higher, with a recent landlord survey revealing that tenant demand was at its highest level ever in the first quarter of 2023, and 65% higher than the first quarter of 2022.

Meeting this demand for rental homes in the capital is L&Q, having recently launched a range of unique, contemporary one, two, three and four- bedroom...

Housebuilder’s donation helps local elderly people to socialise outside of the house

Local housebuilder, Barratt Developments North East, has donated £1,500 as part of its Community Fund initiative to MHA Communities Gateshead West; a charity that supports local older people in maintaining their independence and helps them live more fulfilled lives. This donation will ensure that its members are able to access socialising events, such as lunch clubs and trips out, as...

What to Expect from a Home Buyer's Survey: A Step-by-Step Overview

Buying a new home is an exciting process, but it can also be complex and daunting. One important step in this process is getting a home buyer’s survey. Keep reading as we provide you with a step-by-step overview of what to expect from a home buyer’s survey, ensuring you are well-informed and prepared.

Choosing the Right Survey

There are different types of surveys available, so it’s...

RAF memorial granted new lease of life by David Wilson Homes and Shinfield Council

Shinfield’s RAF Flying Training Command Memorial in Shinfield Park has received a new lease of life from local developer David Wilson Homes and Shinfield Council. Originally laid in 2013, in recognition of airmen and women who trained during World War Two at the site, the refurbished roundel now sits proudly on a purpose-built plinth, allowing residents and passers-by to more easily interact...

Lancashire Homeowners Achieve a Simple Move With Anwyl

ANWYL Homes is delivering on a promise to help homeowners sell up and move to a new home in Lancashire.

Using the homebuilder’s Move Simple scheme, the vast majority of customers’ homes have achieved the full asking price over the last four years.

And, typically, it takes just two to four weeks for them to secure a buyer.

Matthew Gould, sales director for Buckshaw...

Second Phase Of New Homes In Winnington Given the Green Light

THE transformation of a former industrial site in Winnington is continuing after Anwyl Homes was given the green light to build 103 new homes.

Cheshire West and Chester Council this week approved the second phase of Winnington Place , which is taking shape on part of the former Winnington Business Park site, off Winnington Avenue.

It brings the total number of homes being...

Multi Award-Winning Project Manager To Oversee New Homes In Sampford Peverell

WITH more than 25 years’ experience and multiple awards under his tool belt, Dave Wiggins was the ideal candidate to oversee construction of new homes in Sampford Peverell.

Dave, who lives in nearby Cullompton, has taken on the role of project manager for Edenstone Homes at The Orchards .

Over the course of two years, he’ll oversee the construction of 60 new homes on land...

Leaders Romans Group’s Land & Development Team Confirms New Option in Staplehurst, Kent to Macar Developments

National property services company, Leaders Romans Group (LRG), acting on behalf of a private landowner, has overseen the exchange of a residential development site in Staplehurst, near Tonbridge in Kent.

Macar Developments, which specialises in the design and delivery of luxury new homes, hopes to complete on the purchase, with an option agreement, imminently.

Macar...

Why It Has To Be New For Your First Home in Tamworth

FIRST time buyers are being urged to reassess their priorities when it comes to finding a home in Tamworth. While 45% of people surveyed1 on behalf of Elan Homes said location was the most important factor in their home/when choosing where to live, the homebuilder is encouraging them to think about the bigger picture.

Elan’s new homes in Dosthill Gate enjoy a location perfect for...

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