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Working with industry is the only way to meet the 2050 zero carbon target
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) welcomes the report from the Science and Technology Committee, highlighting key areas the Government should be focussing on to meet the 2050 zero carbon target, but is frustrated at the lack of focus on successes and barriers. New homes, for example, are incredibly energy efficient and air tight,…
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New build price premiums hit 108% in parts of the UK
Research by national fast sale estate agent, Springbok Properties, has looked at the cost of opting for a new build across the UK property market, how this compares to existing housing stock and where is home to the highest new build property premiums. Using the latest data from the Land Registry, Springbok found that the…
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The Government is giving late payers another free pass
Kelly Tolhurst MP, small business minister, delivered a statement to the House of Commons in June 2019, announcing measures to ensure that businesses get paid on time. In July 2019, Oliver Dowden MP, minister for implementation, reiterated this ambition by announcing that government suppliers must pay 95 per cent of their invoices within 60 days,…
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Hometrack Cities Index shows healthy house price growth for regional front-runners
Director of Benham and Reeves, Marc von Grundherr, commented: “Housing affordability continues to remain an issue for many looking to get on the ladder, particularly within major cities where homeownership is the least obtainable to the average person despite the generally higher level of wages on offer. We have seen this improve as a result…
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NFB welcomes McVey’s pledge urging GCSE students to consider a career in construction
Housing minister Esther McVey MP has called on pupils receiving their GCSE results to join the construction industry in a bid to help boost Britain’s capacity to build 300,000 new homes. McVey said: “If you want to master a trade, financial stability and opportunities across the country, you can’t go wrong with the construction sector….
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Blue plaque commemorates 100 years of council housing in Nottingham
A plaque will be unveiled at a property along Stockhill Lane that is one of the city’s oldest council houses on Sunday (25 August). The plaque idea has been developed by Nottingham City Homes with support from the Nottingham Civic Society and the Stockhill and Ladbrooke Tenants and Residents Association (SALTRA) to commemorate 100 years…
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Resi property transactions drop 8.5% in July
Director of Benham and Reeves, Marc von Grundherr, commented: “What we are seeing at present is the usual summer slump in transactions being exacerbated by Brexit uncertainty and a refusal by sellers to transact at a lower price than they may have secured before the referendum. Although mortgage affordability remaining fairly good, the huge stamp…
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UK rental sector generates more income than 130 world nations and FTSE 100 companies
Innovative rental app Bunk has revealed the magnitude of tenancy costs in the United Kingdom’s private rental sector, showing how they even eclipse the GDP of 130 countries around the world and several FTSE 100 companies. Across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland there are some 5,204,000 tenants currently renting in the private sector. When…
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Parental home buyers paying 102% more in property prices to live by the best schools
The latest A-Level results show that the percentage of pupils achieving top grades has fallen to its lowest level in a decade and with preparation for these grades starting from the very first day of school, estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk, has looked at the property price cost of buying within close proximity to a…
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UK HPI shows lowest rate of house price growth since the Brexit vote
Director of Benham and Reeves, Marc von Grundherr, commented: “The lowest rate of annual house price growth since the Brexit vote demonstrates the detrimental impact that our current political position continues to have over the sentiment of UK buyers and sellers, particularly those in London. However, while other reports based on asking prices and mortgage…
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Rightmove House Price Index – Pre-Brexit buying spree with sales agreed up by 6.1%
Pre-Brexit buying spree with sales agreed up by 6.1% Seasonal monthly fall in price of property coming to market, down 1.0% (-£3,192), a better performance than usual in August, pushing the annual rate of increase to 1.2% Buyers spurred into action by improved affordability and opportunity of securing a deal prior to Brexit deadline:…
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A-levels are not the only path into construction
With A-Level students in receipt of their results, the National Federation of Builders (NFB) wanted to highlight that construction is the most exciting and innovative industry in the United Kingdom and it’s not just for those wanting to get their hands dirty! If you are still deciding your career path, the following facts may help…
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Landlords face £100k in costs when evicting a rogue tenant
Research by independent letting and sales agent Benham and Reeves has looked at the unfortunate cost of landing a bad tenant and how much this can reach during the gruelling process of having them evicted from the property. Previous research by Benham and Reeves highlighted the increasing number of fraudulent lettings applications by rogue tenants,…
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The tragic truth behind home accidents and child fatalities in the UK
Research by VeriSmart – a nationwide network of independent property inspectors – has shed light on the tragic statistics behind home accidents in the United Kingdom. VeriSmart’s research reveals that more accidents occur at home than anywhere else – with the living room proving the most common part of the home for accidents – and…
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Buy-to-let’s biggest household setbacks and how to prevent them: Water damage, fires and theft are top causes of house insurance claims, research shows
Research by online letting agent and property management provider Howsy has revealed the most common reasons why people claim on their house insurance, as well as the best ways to avoid any such issues for landlords looking to keep costs down. By analysing the latest available data from the Association of British Insurers, Howsy has…
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