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Half of homebuyers still hitting the streets to find properties missed by online portals

Nearly half of UK homebuyers still rely on physically exploring neighbourhoods to find their dream home, according to new research from The Property DriveBuy.

The survey of 1,133 recent buyers, commissioned by The Property DriveBuy, found that while online platforms dominate the house-hunting process, they are far from the only method used.

An overwhelming 97% of respondents said they...

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Local homebuilder’s Part Exchange Instant Event Could Help Yorkshire Residents sell their Home Quicker

Local homebuilder’s Part Exchange Instant Event could help Yorkshire residents sell their home quicker

Barratt Developments Part Exchange Instant Event is set to take place across all developments in West and South Yorkshire on the 14th, 15th and 16th of April 2023
Designed to provide more information about Part Exchange, which offers a hassle-free alternative for

Young Lives vs Cancer receive £1,500 donation from Local Homebuilder

14th April 2023: Local Homebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire West, has announced that the children’s charity Young Lives vs Cancer are the latest winner of their monthly Community Fund for January. The children’s charity will receive a £1,500 donation as part of the initiative. Young Lives vs Cancer supports children and young people (aged 0-25) and their families following a cancer...

Award-winning debut development from Chancery Homes

All 58 properties at Burnham Court, the debut and award-winning development from Chancery Homes , part of the Octagon Group, have now sold, following a surge of sales over the past few months.

With over 40 years of experience in the premium new build sector, Octagon Developments introduced Chancery Homes to meet demand from the upper midmarket brand to deliver high quality,...

Professionalising the Private Rented Sector – by Andy Jones, Group Director, Corporate & Build to Rent, Leaders Romans Group (LRG)

The Renters’ Reform Bill has been on the cards for some time: it was originally proposed four prime ministers ago, by Theresa May as a ‘step change’ in protections for tenants.

The purpose and progress of the legislation

Following the inclusion of the future Renters’ Reform Bill in the 2022 Queen’s Speech, the Government published a white paper A Fairer Rented Private Sector...

A View on the Proposed Infrastructure Levy by Grant Leggett, Head of Boyer London

The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill is now back on the political agenda after several months of uncertainty, and approaching its third reading in the House of Commons. One of its key policies is for an Infrastructure Levy: according to the notes accompanying the Bill , ‘a simple, non-negotiable, locally-set Infrastructure Levy will ensure that developers pay their fair share to deliver the...

Double showhome launch in Wavendon inspires Buckinghamshire buyers

Home buyers in Buckinghamshire can get inspiration from not one, but two, new show homes at Dandara’s Abbots Place development on Lower End Road in Wavendon at this week’s launch on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th April.

Dandara will open the doors to its three-bedroom show home named ‘The Gosford’ and five-bedroom show home named ‘The Cranbourne’.

The opening of the show...

Littlehampton veteran's garden redesign supported by housebuilder and its contractors

Following on from a multi-year partnership with Littlehampton Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club, Angmering housebuilder David Wilson Homes and its contractors AGL Scaffold Ltd and Woodhard Group Ltd have partnered with one of the charity’s members, Andy, to help redesign his garden in time for spring.

Kimberley Benson, Sales and Marketing Director for David Wilson...

Returning Homebuyer Show Scotland to partner with Mortgage Advice Bureau

AUTUMN 2023 will see the return of the Homebuyer Show Scotland in Glasgow, a dedicated show for Scottish homebuyers looking to understand their finances and make their next move. The show was initially launched in Glasgow in 2019 and then has been on hold due to event restrictions following the Pandemic. Back with vigor and a new digital marketing approach to drive visitor numbers, the show...

Boyer achieves planning consent for a care home by Mercian Developments at Comeytrowe, Somerset

National planning consultancy Boyer (part of Leaders Romans Group ) has secured a resolution to grant planning permission on behalf of Mercian Developments for 68 bedroom care home with associated landscaping, parking and staff facilities on land at Comeytrowe, Taunton. The resolution was unanimously approved by Somerset West and Taunton Council.

In preparing the proposals, Mercian...

What to Look for Before Purchasing a BTL Property

BTL, or Buy-to-Let, properties are rapidly becoming some of the most popular solutions for landlords keen to expand their property portfolio, while enjoying a consistent influx of cash. There are specific types of BTL mortgages available, under the condition that the home will be used solely for rental purposes. For landlords and investors looking to purchase a BTL property, we’ve compiled...

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