"Don't forget your Range Rover" - Letting agent shares strangest items left...
When the time comes to move out of a rented property, most tenants remember to take all of their possessions with them, but it seems some can be forgetful, careless or simply a bit strange. Letting...
View ArticleBrandon Lewis replaces Kris Hopkins as housing minister
Brandon Lewis has been appointed housing and planning minister in the latest government reshuffle.The Conservative MP for Great Yarmouth was previously undersecretary of state in the Department for...
View ArticleTips for tenants: Getting on with your new landlord
We've all heard the horror stories, but the relationship between landlord and tenant doesn't need to be a strained one, and with these useful tips you can minimise the likelihood of problems...
View ArticleSupply is down in London prime market, according to new W.A Ellis lettings...
Significant growth in the private rental sector over the past decade now sees 16.2% more households living in private rented accommodation than in owner-occupied properties. In its latest research...
View ArticlePlan submitted for 45 new homes in Exeter
A planning application has been lodged with Exeter City Council for the construction of 450 new homes at Sandy Park Farm in Exeter, where activity in the housing market is hotting up.According to the...
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Property auctioneers’ tricks of the trade
Property auctions are traditionally an open and transparent process, with benefits for both buyers and sellers. But it is important that prospective purchasers are aware that when conducting a property...
View ArticleLioncourt Homes site manager wins national quality award
Site manager Danny Tunstall is the toast of Lioncourt Homes, having won a prestigious National Pride in the Job Quality Award from the NHBC in recognition of his outstanding work on all the homes on...
View ArticleMortgage blog: Lenders slammed for trapping borrowers on higher rates
One of the leading figures in the mortgage industry has hit out at lenders that are using new rules to ‘trap' borrowers on more expensive mortgage rates. An increasing number of borrowers have...
View ArticleWeekly affordable homes round-up
Marc Da Silva takes his weekly look at the affordable homes sector and brings news of developments in Suffolk, Cornwall, Lancashire, Dorset, Cumbria and Northumberland.New affordable homes in...
View ArticleImproving transport links attract new homes buyers to the Scottish Borders
With its bustling market towns and quaint villages the Scottish Borders is popular with tourists. However, the area's strong sense of community and good quality schooling also make it a great place for...
View ArticleFinancially savvy 23-year-old becomes young first-time buyer
After saving up since he started work as a 15-year-old paper boy, shift plant operator Ashley Corke has just secured his very own home - at the age of 23.By putting aside his hard-earned cash from such...
View ArticleMortgage bulletin for week commencing Monday 21 July
Lloyds Banking Group is making a number of changes to its new-build mortgage range to make it even more simple and straightforward for both first-time buyers and home movers. Mortgages on new-build...
View ArticleWeston-super-Mare offers fantastic choice for families
The family-friendly resort town of Weston-super-Mare, famous for its sandy beaches and recently transformed promenade, has a superb range of brand new homes available to suit families with...
View ArticleHome Improvements: Insulating your garage
The garage is the most important place in your property to insulate: it literally haemorrhages energy otherwise, forcing up energy bills and reducing the value of your home.If you have a garage...
View ArticleTips for tenants: Setting up your utilities
So it's your first day in your new home, and you've met a few of the neighbours, wired up the TV, checked the heating works and ordered your first takeaway. Now it's time to set up the utility...
View ArticleMiddle aged people increasingly driven to renting, according to new Experian...
High house prices, a growing proportion of urban flats as new build properties and increasing difficulty in obtaining a mortgage have combined to fuel a rapid expansion in renting, according to...
View ArticleWeekly property auction preview
A wide range of properties will go under the hammer in the coming days. Here are some potentially good residential lots to look out for at property auctions in London, Derby and Ipswich. LondonIt is...
View ArticleTesco to build 4,000 new homes
Supermarket giant Tesco is planning to use the majority of its unused sites in England to develop in the region of 4,000 new homes at a cost of around £1bn, it has been revealed.The plan is the biggest...
View ArticleNew homes at Leighfield Park in Oakham selling like hot cakes
There are just five of the 24 one- and two-bedrrom apartments remaining for sale at Larkfleet Homes'Leighfield Park development in Oakham, Rutland.The sales team at Leighfield Park has enjoyed...
View ArticleAffordable homes round up – Week commencing 21st July
New affordable homes in GloucestershireAn application for 22 affordable homes at Fortey House in the small Cotswold market town of Northleach in Gloucestershire has been approved by Cotswold District...
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