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Almost half of first-time buyers delaying purchase plans until after the Budget - But not because they want a SDLT cut

The latest research from eXp UK has revealed that almost half of first-time buyers (47%) have paused their homebuying plans until after the Autumn Budget, as uncertainty around potential tax and housing policy changes continues to weigh on buyer confidence.

However, it's not short-term tax tweaks they're waiting for. The survey of aspiring homeowners, commissioned by eXp UK, found that the...

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Padel Boom

Padel Boom Sparks 113% Surge in Planning Applications – 17,000 UK Sites Ripe for Development

New insight from Searchland reveals that planning applications for padel courts surged by more than 113% in 2024, with the upward trend expected to continue throughout 2025. The explosive growth of the sport in the UK has unlocked a wealth of potential for developers and investors, with Searchland estimating there are almost 17,000 prime locations already ripe for padel development.

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Padel Boom

Padel Boom Sparks 113% Surge in Planning Applications – 17,000 UK Sites Ripe for Development

New insight from Searchland reveals that planning applications for padel courts surged by more than 113% in 2024, with the upward trend expected to continue throughout 2025. The explosive growth of the sport in the UK has unlocked a wealth of potential for developers and investors, with Searchland estimating there are almost 17,000 prime locations already ripe for padel development.

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Beach Huts

Beach hut prices soar by as much as 100% in some desirable coastal locations

The latest research from over-50s property specialists, Regency Living , reveals that it's not just demand for bricks and mortar that is pushing up house prices in Britain's most desirable coastal locations, with the average price of a beach hut soaring by as much as 100% in some seaside towns.

High cost of coastal homes

England's coastal locations have long been among the most...

Increasing house prices

UK House Prices up in July and for the year

Director of Benham and Reeves, Marc von Grundherr, commented:

"The monthly rate of house price growth has been unpredictable of late, however, July saw the decline of the previous month reversed and we continue to see a consistently strong performance where the annual rate of growth is concerned - which is a far better indicator of the health of the market.

This overarching air of...

Zombies

Are you ready for the zombie apocalypse? Expert advises on how to ensure your home is a zombie-free zone

Fans are going into a frenzy over the long-anticipated release of the new film in the wildly popular "28 Days Later" franchise. The Danny Boyle directed "28 Years Later" stars British favourites Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes, following their characters 28 years after the original film, as they leave the safety of their remote island and head back to the British mainland...

Building Land

£2.7bn in Development Opportunities Across England, with the South West Leading the Charge

The latest research by specialist property finance lender, West One Loans , has shown that there are currently £2.7 billion worth of development opportunities in the current market, with the South West home to the highest proportion of potential plots available for developers to capitalise on.

West One Loans analysed current land, plot, and site listings across England, identifying...

Property Construction

UK Housebuilding Falters as Construction Hiring Flatlines

New research from Inventory Base reveals that UK construction industry employment has increased by almost 11% in the past five years, but there has been less than 1% growth in the past 12 months.

Inventory Base's analysis of the UK construction industry shows that in 2024 (latest data available) it employed an estimated total of 380,200 employees. This marks the slightest increase of...

AI Technology

Reapit webinar highlights the untapped potential of agentic AI in the property industry

Reapit, a leading provider of property software for estate agencies, hosted its highly anticipated "Beyond the Basics" AI webinar on Thursday, 24 July, outlining the next chapter in AI's transformative potential for the property industry.

The webinar, attended by over 350 property professionals looking for practical answers in a fast-moving space, followed Reapit's recent...

Essential Drain Checks for Homeowners

As a homeowner, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about your drains, until something goes wrong. But a little attention now and then can save you from unpleasant surprises later. Clogged sinks, slow drainage, or even sewage backups often start with small issues that build up over time. The good news? You don’t need to be a drain specialist to keep things in check.

Here are...

subsidence

Postcode subsidence lottery ~ Free tool helps homeowners assess risk as UK braces for surge year in subsidence cases ~

All indicators suggest 2025 is likely to be the UK's next subsidence 'surge year', a year marked by a sharp spike in insurance claims triggered by prolonged heat and drought. In response, Geobear, a leading provider of subsidence solutions , has launched a new subsidence risk postcode calculator , giving homeowners a fast, free way to understand their property's risk level and take action before...
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