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New Data Centre Approved in Hayes: What It Means for the Local Property Market

Hayes, a town in West London once known primarily for its industrial heritage and Heathrow proximity, is experiencing a new wave of transformation. With Crossrail already reshaping its commuter appeal, the latest development is set to further elevate its profile—a large-scale data centre has officially been approved.

While data centres might not be the most glamorous headline grabbers, their...

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New podcast answers the burning questions for first time buyers

Buying a new home in 2023?

Questions on mortgages, conveyancing, or credit ratings answered in new home buying podcast series

In an increasingly challenging home buying market, people searching for their dream property can now access guidance from mortgage brokers, conveyancers, and house sales advisors in a newly launched podcast series hosted by Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes...

Tips for saving money on student housing

One of the best ways to save money on student housing is to look for options for off-campus accommodations . Many universities have a variety of apartments and houses for rent that are within a short distance of the school. These properties are often less expensive than on-campus housing and provide more space and privacy. Additionally, many off-campus housing options are available to rent by...

Rose Cottage tick all 'dream home' boxes

Rose Cottage ticks all ‘dream home’ boxes

A traditional period thatched cottage is a dream home for many. Add to that five bedrooms, 3-4 reception rooms, a detached garage and a barn for conversion on a large plot with countryside views in a Devon village and what have you got? The answer is Rose Cottage – a dream home indeed.

Rendells Estate Agents in Chagford is thrilled...

Fourth steppers face the toughest task when climbing the property ladder

The latest research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed that while the nation’s first-time buyers face a monumental task when it comes to getting that first foot on the ladder, it’s those taking their fourth and final step up the ladder that face the biggest jump when it comes to the cost of their onward purchase.

GetAgent analysed the current cost of...

Houses are out-earning humans across half of the UK

Research by property developer, Stripe Property Group, reveals that in 2022, homes out-earned humans across half of all UK regions as annual house price growth eclipsed the average wage.

The latest figures from the Land Registry show that annually the average UK house price increased by £33,089 last year, up from £263,333...

Football clubs seek alternative fundraising avenues as COVID strips up to £100m from 2021 match day revenues

With UK football clubs increasingly seeking alternative fundraising routes such as bonds to increase their financial clout and make long-term sustained success more achievable, Alliance Fund has announced that it’s set to launch a dedicated sports investment fund to sit alongside their existing real estate-focussed offering.

Football is big business. It is the world’s most popular...

High-earners take days to pay average UK wage in tax

High earners pay UK salary equivalent in tax in just days

The latest research by finance experts, RIFT Tax Refunds, has revealed that the nation’s high earners will have paid more in tax by the end of this month than the average person earns in a year, with the very highest doing so in the space of a day.

RIFT Tax Refunds analysed the average annual gross salary of five high...

Here’s how a room with a view could stop you from selling

Research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has highlighted how many sellers may find themselves unable to secure a buyer in 2023, should their home have a balcony that has been constructed with combustible materials such as timber.

Following the Grenfell tragedy, any leaseholder looking to buy, sell or remortgage an apartment in a multi-storey, multi-occupant...

Children’s mental health flourishes with Edenstone funding

Hundreds of children across 10 schools in South Wales have reported improved self-esteem, wellbeing and happiness after completing the Flourish Project, sponsored by the Edenstone Foundation.

Flourish is a Proton Foundation project designed to improve mental and emotional wellbeing, self-esteem and resilience amongst nine to 16-year-olds over the course of eight one-hour sessions....

Property values fall by as much as £315,000

The latest market analysis by property purchasing specialist, House Buyer Bureau, reveals which areas of the UK have endured the biggest house price drops since September 2022’s disastrous mini-budget, with the worst hit district seeing prices slashed by more than £315,000.

When then Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, announced his and Liz Truss’s mini-budget in September 2022, it sent an...

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