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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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No rest for the nation’s estate agents this festive season

The latest research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed that 88% of the nation’s estate agents will be working right through until Christmas Eve in order to keep the property market moving, with the majority also committing to longer hours and weekends to get the job done.

With Christmas fast approaching the nation’s estate agents could be forgiven for...

Christmas could be cancelled for thousands of homeowners as Bank of England eyes December base rate hike

Research by estate and lettings agent, Barrows and Forrester , has revealed that 64% of UK homeowners are already planning to cut back on their Christmas spend due to the increased cost of their mortgage, with 73% stating that should the Bank of England choose to increase rates again in December, it will put a further strain on their already overstretched household finances.

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Christmas retail spend expected to drop by £2bn due to cost of living crisis

The latest analysis by RIFT Tax Refunds has shown that the cost of living crisis is expected to dampen the Christmas spirit of the nation’s consumers to the tune of £2bn, as retail sales are forecast to fall by -2.3% versus 2021.

The research shows that an estimated £82.2bn is forecast to be spent this Christmas, down not only on the five year peak seen in 2021, but also the pre-...

Real estate funds averaging 11.5% return for investors - here’s some of the best for those looking to invest

Market analysis by Alliance Fund , the end to end real estate fund, has revealed that the average property investor utilising real estate funds as an avenue of investment has seen a return of 11.5% in the last year, with the nation’s most prominent funds sitting on an average net asset value (NAV) of 1.3m, having seen growth of 11.1% on an annual basis.

Alliance Fund analysed market...

Industry reacts to Michael Gove u-turn on house building targets

Managing Director of Stripe Property Group, James Forrester, commented:

“This is astonishingly negligent on the part of the government. House building has languished below the required 300,000 annual number since the 1950’s and that’s even with the focus and accountability of local authority facing targets. To remove those targets is to allow the UK’s requirement to dangle in the...

Buy-to-let mortgage payments increase by 286% in one year

The latest mortgage market analysis by specialist property lending experts, Octane Capital , reveals that buy-to-let landlords are facing a tougher time securing finance due to a significant reduction in product choice and rising mortgage rates.

The debate around rising mortgage rates has so far been centred around the strife facing homeowners and families, but it’s also had an...

The five areas to have seen house prices drop since last Christmas

The latest housing market research property purchasing specialist, House Buyer Bureau , has revealed that while house prices remain substantially higher than they were last Christmas across the vast majority of the UK, a handful of areas have seen a decline, with all but one of them found within the London market....

Creating a Perfect Workspace for Small Businesses and Startups

Creating the perfect workspace for your small business or startup is essential for success. A well-designed workspace can help increase productivity, creativity, and efficiency. Whether you’re working from home or in an office, the key to creating a perfect workspace is to create an environment that suits your needs and makes you feel comfortable and productive. A place where you can get your...

Put a Bow On It at Leaside Lock this Christmas

Giving hopeful homebuyers a chance to fully experience Christmas in a new east London home, Guinness Homes are hosting their ‘Put a Bow On It’ event for the second year running, taking place on Thursday 8th December, from 6pm – 8pm, at Leaside Lock, their flagship development in Bromley-by-Bow.

A festive soirée, with Christmas carols performed by The Christmas Carollers, the event...

Cuddles with canine companions lift cost of living spirits, new research reveals

The new poll comes as the Kennel Club Charitable Trust launch their 2022 Christmas Appeal

DOGS are providing a lifeline to millions of Brits as they battle the cost of living crisis into winter.

On average, British dog owners say their dog makes them smile or laugh 37 times per week, whilst others state a reliance on their four-legged friends for companionship, emotional...

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