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New build homebuyer activity set to spike as busiest time of the year approaches
The latest research by new homes specialist, Stone Real Estate, has revealed that the level of new build properties being sold accelerates as we head into December, while sales across the regular market drop a gear in the run-up to Christmas. Stone Real Estate looked at the number of transactions across each area of the…
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We ask V & A Flooring ‘Which is the best flooring to add value to your home?’
Q: Does a luxury carpet mean you cannot afford it? Are there ways to get the ideal look at a price to suite? Absolutely not, it is our firm belief that luxury doesn’t need to be expensive. Dependant on your point of view on luxury, high quality 100% wool looped carpets start from £22 a…
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The nation’s busiest minute for home-hunting: 8.48pm on a Wednesday
New Rightmove data reveals that 8.48pm on a Wednesday is the most popular time for people looking for their next home1 Visits to Rightmove’s platforms peak between 8-9pm each day as many people spend the evening dual-screening Home hunters are set to get ready for a post-Christmas rush, which last year saw traffic on Rightmove2…
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NFB dispels confusion over safety and quality certification
The NFB has been receiving an increasing number of calls from construction companies who are unsure whether accreditation of some of the industry safety and quality control organisations – such as CHAS and ConstructionLine – are necessary. Many callers are also under the impression that accreditation with these two organisations is included free with membership…
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Renting just became easier as Hamilton Fraser launch deposit alternative scheme
UK lettings and landlord insurance industry giant, Hamilton Fraser, has announced the launch of its own in-house deposit alternative brand, Ome. Having previously highlighted the problems surrounding the increasing trend for such schemes, Hamilton Fraser has decided to tackle these issues head-on itself, providing a transparent product aimed at delivering complete market choice for UK…
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Gov.uk: Affordable housing being driven by new builds but rental figures are still on the slide
The latest Gov stats on Affordable Housing Supply have just been released showing that: – 66 per cent of new affordable homes in 2018-19 were for rent (including social, affordable and intermediate rent), which has been decreasing since 2014-15, when it was 78 per cent. Nearly half (49%) of all affordable homes delivered…
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Open space requirements for new developments in Nottingham set for green light
Nottingham City Council is due to take an important step towards increasing and improving the open spaces linked to new developments today (Tuesday 19 November 2019). The city’s Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for Open Space in New Residential and Commercial Developments will go to the council’s Executive Board for adoption. The SPD, which went to…
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Home seller hibernation hits property market according to latest Rightmove House Price Index
The latest index shows that: – The price of property coming to market falls by 1.3% (-£3,904) this month, and while drops are usual at this time of year it suggests opportunities for buyers to find a winter bargain 14.9% fewer new sellers than in the same period a year ago, deterred by lacklustre price…
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Government housing delivery still well below target, according to latest data
The latest Government data on housing supply and net additional dwellings shows that there have been 241,000 net dwellings delivered, a 9% increase above the 2007/08 peak. However, only 213,000 of these are actual new builds and fall way short of the Government target of 300,000. Michael Stone, founder and CEO of new homes specialists,…
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Labour’s late payment promise needs more detail to be taken seriously says NFB
The NFB believes that without the necessary detail and industry input, the Labour Party’s commitment to introduce a crackdown on late payment will fall by the wayside. Too many solutions with only limited success have left the industry sceptical. At the CBI’s annual conference, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn announced that a Labour government would tackle…
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RICs shows political inspired Groundhog Day for UK property market
According to the latest survey from the RICS, 16% of members saw a decline in buyer interest over an increase this month while newly agreed sales are also down as reported by -19% of members. The number of homes coming onto the market has also declined for the fourth consecutive month and this decline has…
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The UK cities hit with the lowest level of rental stock
Leading lettings management platform, Howsy, has looked at where across the UK is home to the lowest level of rental stock to meet tenant demand. Howsy looked at all property listings across the major portals and then looked at what percentage of these was accounted for by rental properties as opposed to properties for sale,…
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Rightmove House Price Index – Looming election deters sellers but cheaper prices tempt buyers
The price of property coming to market falls by 1.3% (-£3,904) this month, and while drops are usual at this time of year it suggests opportunities for buyers to find a winter bargain 9% fewer new sellers than in the same period a year ago, deterred by lacklustre price growth and political uncertainty, the largest…
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Persimmon Plc and OnTheMarket sign listing agreement
Persimmon Plc to list its properties at OnTheMarket as portal broadens its property advertiser base OnTheMarket plc, the agent-backed company which operates the OnTheMarket.com property portal, announces today that it has signed a listing agreement with Persimmon Plc, one of the UK’s leading house builders. Under the agreement, which covers listing and additional advertising products,…
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2050 zero carbon target cannot happen without radical change to construction
Election promises on zero carbon mean nothing unless Government and construction industry commit to radical change: Report released today Find the interactive report at https://www.builders.org.uk/nfb-groups/nfb-major-contractors-group/mcg-carbon-report-november-2019/ The leading trade body representing builders has today called on the construction sector and any future Government, to act now if they are to meet the 2050 zero carbon target….
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