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Park Homes

This property type is setting a new standard

A new generation of park homes is redefining what affordable living means in Britain. Fresh analysis from Regency Living shows that modern park homes are not only a lower-cost alternative to traditional housing but are built to a higher energy standard that guarantees lasting savings on heating and power.

According to Regency Living , one of the UK's leading Park Home specialists,...

Homes near armed forces

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...

AI Estate Agents

AI meets instinct: Why the human relationship still defines real estate lending

AI is now a core driver of transformation in financial services, reshaping the foundations of real estate lending. Over 85% of UK lenders now deploy AI tools to streamline operations and improve decision-making, according to AllAboutAI.com. For a sector long criticised for rigid risk models and slow processes, this is transformative. Yet, in the alternative lending sector, which has grown to...

Schoolkids opening

Local schoolchildren open new show home at Zephyr Place, Devizes

Earlier this month, award-winning, independent housebuilder Redcliffe Homes welcomed pupils from The Trinity CE Primary Academy to officially open its new show home at Zephyr Place in Devizes.

Six pupils from the school helped cut the ribbon before touring The Banbury show home, a four-bedroom detached property designed for modern family living. The visit marked an important...

property maintenance

Ignoring these simple winter property maintenance tasks could cost you big time

The latest research from nationwide cash buying company and quick sale specialists, Springbok Properties , has revealed that failing to complete some of the most common winter home maintenance tasks could cost homeowners thousands of pounds, as ignored issues turn into major repair jobs over the colder months.

Springbok Properties analysed a series of essential winter maintenance...

compliance

Coadjute warns many agents risk breaking the law under new AML regime

The majority of UK estate agents may now be at risk of breaching anti-money-laundering (AML) regulations following major changes introduced by HMRC last month, according to compliance technology specialist, Coadjute.

On 9 September, HMRC published revised AML guidance that fundamentally redefines what is mandatory. The word "must" appears 212 times in the document, turning dozens of...

Property Auctions

Uncertainty Ahead of the Budget Drives Record Auction Listings as Sellers Seek Speed and Certainty

First for Auctions , part of LRG , has recorded its largest auction on record as sellers act decisively ahead of the Autumn Budget. October’s catalogue has reached 70 lots, the highest in the company’s history, following a sharp rise in new instructions and a steady stream of buyers continuing to compete for well-priced properties.

Across August and September, First for Auctions...

AI Agents

AI property platform can help buyers and renters find dream home

Hutch is delighted to announce the launch of their free, all-in-one property platform at www.joinhutch.com . A significant win for buyers and rental tenants, Hutch uses AI to search across all the major UK property aggregator sites, and alerts users as soon as their ideal property hits the market. This modern portal combines user-preference data with the need to be the first to know about...

Streets at night

Shorter Days Could Leave Home Sellers in the Dark as Buyer Motivation Falls

The latest property market insight from Yopa suggests that, as the clocks go back this weekend, home sellers already struggling in slower market conditions could find it even harder to secure a sale, as shorter days and darker evenings deter potential buyers during the viewing process.

The survey of UK homebuyers*, commissioned by Yopa, found that just 27% prefer to view properties...

Mortgage Worry

Managing your mortgage and mental health as 60% of homeowners admit to stress and sleepless nights

The latest insight from award-winning mortgage adviser, Alexander Hall , has shown that for the majority of homeowners, their mortgage is their single largest financial worry, with 60% stating that their mortgage worries have impacted their mental health at one point or another.

The survey of over 1,000 UK homeowners, commissioned by Alexander Hall, found 66% of homeowners rank their...

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