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Britain's most desirable military towns where homes command premiums as high as 51%

The latest research from eXp UK has revealed that homes located close to some of Britain's most prominent military towns command a price premium of up to 51% when compared to property values across their wider local authority areas.

eXp UK analysed property values across 12 postcode districts home to major Army, Navy and RAF locations, comparing the average sold price in each area to that of...

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Local charities receive £85,000 boost from housebuilder

15 charities have received an £85,000 boost as part of local housebuilder’s charitable initiatives across 2022.

Each year, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes, works to support charities and organisations across East Yorkshire through its charitable initiatives.

Amongst those that received the housebuilder’s support over...

Key workers most in need of a housing affordability boost

The key workers most in need of a boost to housing affordability

Research by the Gradual Homeownership provider, Wayhome , has revealed which key workers currently face the toughest challenge when it comes to house price affordability, based on their house price to income ratio, as well as which have seen the largest reduction in affordability since the start of the pandemic.

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Coupling up can help homeowners cut £11,000 per year

The latest research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed the significant sums you can save when it comes to tackling the property market with a significant other this Valentine’s Day.

GetAgent analysed the current cost of homeownership from the initial deposit, mortgage borrowing potential based on current earnings, as well as the ongoing cost of a mortgage...

Love related names top property table on Valentine’s Day

Love related road names top the house price table this Valentine’s Day - but not all homeowners will be loved up with their property’s performance

The latest research by lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that homes on roads with Love in the name remain the most sought after this Valentine’s Day with an average sold price of £372,500, while those with Heart in...

Over four fifths of tradespeople fear for the future of the industry

A new study has found that almost half of tradespeople are worried about the rising cost of materials
Nearly a third are considering getting a second job to survive
This comes after 43% say they were forced to increase their prices last year and will do so again in the coming months

A new nationwide study of tradespeople has revealed that more than...

£1.5bn released from property to combat COL crisis

£1.5bn released from property as homeowners turn to equity release to combat the cost of living crisis

The latest analysis from specialist property lending experts, Octane Capital , has revealed that the nation’s homebuyers are turning to equity release to help combat the cost of living crisis, with the total value of equity released up 73% annually, driven by both an increase in volume and...

City & Docklands streamlines selling process

Major Developer City & Docklands, Partners With Proptech Platform, Unlatch A Proptech solution that actually solves a problem

Unlatch , the innovative new homes CRM, data analysis, sales progression platform and app, has announced that it has partnered with City & Docklands , the residential property developer.

Unlatch is the proptech platform that allows property developers...

More couples choose honeymoons over house deposits as honeymoon spend rises by 23% YoY

The annual National Wedding Survey released by Hitched.co.uk reveals that after a difficult period during the pandemic years, weddings were well and truly back with a bang in 2022. The exclusive report shines a light on the latest trends, insights and cost of weddings and honeymoons, thanks to a survey of more than 2,400 newlyweds across the UK.

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70 & Definitely Making Waves

Kebbell’s Sales and Marketing Director, Andrea Fawell, talks about the heritage of the small housebuilder which continues to make waves in the industry.

Congratulations on Kebbell’ s 70th anniversary , are you spending some time reflecting back?

“I feel like at Kebbell we are always looking forwards rather than backwards but we do...

New House Vs Old House? Here’s How to Choose

Out with the old and in with the new? Or, out with the old and in with the old?

Moving house can be wonderful but how do you choose where you will be living next?

Do you go for the period property with the character, charm and perhaps a few draughts, or do you opt for the new house with the ensuite, the study space and the double garage?

Choosing your next home in...

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