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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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Homesellers slashing asking prices within a month of listing

As many as one in 10 homes reducing asking price within a month of entering the market

The latest research by property purchasing specialist, House Buyer Bureau, has revealed that as the property market starts to cool, as many as one in 10 home sellers are reducing their asking prices within 30 days of entering the market in order to increase their chances of attracting a buyer....

Demand still high for homebuyer help schemes

Demand high for buying schemes but insufficient stock available in the current market

Research by the Gradual Homeownership provider, Wayhome , reveals that while Help to Buy may have closed its doors to the nation's homebuyers, demand for a helping hand onto the housing ladder via a home buying scheme remains high, with a third of all properties offering this additional help already...

How East Riding of Yorkshire homeowners can save thousands on energy bills each year

With energy prices set to rise again in April, it has been revealed that homeowners across East Riding of Yorkshire can save over £3,100 on bills each year by purchasing a new build home within the area.

On average, new build houses will cost £1,822.38 to run a year, which is just one third of the cost of an average existing dwelling, which would be to £4,940.23 per year based on...

New Homes in Elford Pass The Halfway Mark

ENERGY efficient new homes in Elford are proving popular, with half of the properties at Seven Acres now sold. The combination of the prospect of lower bills and the convenience of living in a brand new home between Lichfield and Tamworth have contributed to the success of the intimate Elan Homes development.

Featuring everything from two-bedroom apartments to substantial five-...

Ways to Spruce up the Guest Bedroom

The guest bedroom might not seem like an obvious candidate for renovation. You might prefer to focus your attention on the parts of the home that are used the most – by you. This can often result in the guest room suffering a little bit by comparison. This is bad news, since it’s always a good idea to leave a favourable impression on the friends and family you invite over.

Happily,...

Elan Offers Insight Into New Homes In Goosnargh

WORK on new homes in Goosnargh is progressing well with a showcase property now open for viewing. Elan Homes is one of the homebuilders redeveloping the former Whittingham Hospital site. Properties at Whittingham Fold were initially released for sale “off plan”, but a show home is now open to help inspire buyers.

Marie Morris, sales director for Elan Homes in the North, said: “Elan...

Examining the Requirements of School Fencing

Schools, from nursery to high school and beyond, are legally required to be fenced for the safety of students. As learning environments are where children spend much of their time during the week, this fencing law is a welcome necessity. The BS 1722 standards set out the minimum height of fences, but they don’t tell us much more.

So we’re going to dive into the requirements of school...

North East charities receive £46k boost in 2022 from housebuilder’s Community Fund initiative

14 charities from across the North East received £46,000 in 2022 as part of a charitable initiative from five star housebuilder, Barratt Developments North East.

Each year the housebuilder, which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes, supports a wide range of organisations through its monthly Community Fund initiative that improves the lives of those in need nearby to its...

High Demand For New Homes In St Asaph

NEW homes in St Asaph are selling fast, with the first residents due to move in this spring.

Castle Green Homes launched Maes Yr Haul off plan last summer in response to demand. Around 40 homes have now been reserved.

Sales and marketing director Caryl Russell said: “Because Maes Yr Haul is close to our headquarters and in our North Wales heartland, there’s strong brand...

Elan Secures Bewdley Site For New Homes

ELAN Homes is working up detailed plans to provide new homes in Bewdley, Worcestershire, after securing an 8.25 acre site.

The land on Stourport Road holds an outline planning consent for up to 100 dwellings.

Ben Jowett, head of land at Elan Homes Midlands, said: “We won the site in Bewdley in a competitive bidding process. The site purchase was achieved in a very quick...

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