Op-ed/interview pitch by Mike Lord, CEO and Chairman of Stiltz Homelifts
Bungalows have long been a staple of retirement living. A single-storey property can be easier to maintain and there are usually no stairs. The large gardens also allow people to spend their free time nurturing plants and communing with nature. All this encourages downsizing from the family home. But Mike Lord,...
The latest insight from London's largest lettings and sales estate agent brand*, Foxtons , has revealed that despite the Government providing no new support in the recent Budget for first time buyers, a growing collaboration between developers and lenders is helping London renters make the jump from tenant to homeowner, with new-build houses and flats now eligible for 0% deposit "Track Record...
Black Friday has been and gone, and millions of Brits will be taking advantage of cheap deals on electrical appliances for themselves and their loved ones this Christmas.
But according to an electrical expert from MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, buying “bargain” unregulated products, or overloading your sockets with new appliances, can result in huge electrical...
Outdoor kitchens—once seen mainly in Mediterranean villas or American homes—have become one of the UK’s fastest-growing garden upgrades. As British homeowners increasingly invest in making their gardens functional year-round, outdoor cooking and entertaining spaces are transforming from luxury novelties into mainstream features.
But do outdoor kitchens actually add value to a UK...
The latest research from The Property DriveBuy has found that Newcastle and Edinburgh rank as the best commuter belts in Britain, with all surrounding local authorities offering a more affordable average house price than the cities themselves, whilst Liverpool ranks as the worst.
The Property DriveBuy analysed current house prices across 12 major British cities, before comparing them...
Jonathan Samuels, CEO of Octane Capital, believes that a decline in conversion projects could ultimately prevent the Government from hitting its ambitious housing delivery targets, as the firm's latest analysis has revealed that the number of homes created through change of use has fallen sharply in the last five years.
Octane Capital analysed official Government figures* on net...
The latest research from over-50s property specialists, Regency Living , has revealed where in England downsizers have the greatest choice of suitable homes to move to and where they face the toughest search based on the availability of suitable stock in the current market
Regency Living analysed current property market listings, looking at the proportion of one and two-bedroom homes...
Director of Benham and Reeves, Marc von Grundherr, commented:
"The monthly rate of house price growth has been unpredictable of late, however, July saw the decline of the previous month reversed and we continue to see a consistently strong performance where the annual rate of growth is concerned - which is a far better indicator of the health of the market.
Summer is on its way, with a couple of early heatwaves already under our belts. And while we may welcome the warmer weather, it's not always a friend to our lawns.
But according to experts from MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, there are many ways to protect our grass from the heat of summer. From regular movement of objects such as garden furniture and paddling...
Niraj Mamtora, Director and Home Insurance Expert at Forum Insurance , explains:
"Burglars aren't just casing streets anymore - they're scrolling through Instagram stories and Facebook timelines. With this in mind, insurers expect policyholders to take reasonable care to protect their property, and that now includes being cautious about what you share online. For example, posting '...
