Posts Tagged ‘homes’
More Londoners moving out of capital to search for new home according to Hamptons International
New figures recently published by Hamptons International show that there were 61% more Londoners leaving the capital and buying homes elsewhere in the first half of this year than at the same period 10 years ago. The number of Londoners who bought homes outside the capital rose to 30,280 in H1 2018, a 16% rise…
Read MoreNumber of Build to Rent homes across UK up by 30% according to new research
The British Property Federation (BPF) has published its first set of annual data on the build-to-rent sector’s growth, which shows the total number of build-to-rent homes complete, under construction and in planning across the UK has increased by 30 per cent in the past year. In the UK there are now 117,893 build-to-rent homes –…
Read More2017 was another strong year for Taylor Wimpey PLC
Taylor Wimpey PLC yesterday 28th February released their full year results for the year ended 31 December 2017. Pete Redfern, Chief Executive, commented: “2017 was another strong year for Taylor Wimpey and we enter 2018 in a good position with positive forward momentum. We have been encouraged by early trading patterns at the start to…
Read MoreHousebuilder Berkeley Group announced a rise in pre tax profits
Last Friday 8th December 2017 The Berkeley Group Holdings plc announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 31 October 2017. The company posted a 36% rise in their pre-tax profits to £533.3m in the six months to 31 October, also revenue grew 14% to £1.6bn. The housebuilder upgraded its long-term forecast off…
Read More£25 million of government support to deliver more homes
In a recent press release from the Department for Communities and Local Government and Alok Sharma MP, it was announced ‘Government unlocks £25 million to deliver more homes.’ A new £25 million fund has been launched to help local authorities to deliver the high quality, well designed homes that this country needs. Housing and Planning Minister…
Read MoreAverage house now selling for just under 4% below asking price according to Zoopla
The latest research from Zoopla reveals property sales values are sliding further from asking prices, with the average home in England and Wales now being sold for 3.86% under the price it was originally marketed for. In the news article published last week by Zoopla they also revealed that the asking-to-selling price gap is 0.32% bigger than last year. Homes in…
Read MoreConsumer experience study of buying and selling homes in England and Wales
Research and Analysis from Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy published 22nd October titled ‘Buying and selling homes: consumer experience study.’ A study on the consumer experience of buying and selling homes in England and Wales. The research covers the entire consumer ‘journey’ of buying and selling homes including: initial marketing or property search negotiating…
Read MoreRents in London rose for the second consecutive month according to Countrywide
The latest Countrywide PLC Monthly Lettings Index – August 2017 headlines ‘Rental sector grows as Landlords expand portfolios.’ Rents in Great Britain rose 1.6% year-on-year as rents in Greater London grew for the second consecutive month. The Index shows that the number of landlords has fallen over the last two years despite a rise in…
Read MoreNowhere near touching distance of the 250,000 homes a year we desperately need says Shelter
Shelter’s response to DCLG housebuilding figures, which show: In the last 12 months 153,330 houses were built – an increase of 11% on the previous year 41,180 houses (seasonally adjusted) were started in England in the second quarter of 2017, a decrease of 3% previous quarter. 40,310 houses (seasonally adjusted) were built in England in…
Read MoreTelford Homes acheives further momentum in the build to rent sector
Telford Homes AGM statement 2017. Chief Executive of Telford Homes, Jon Di-Stefano said: “Since we reported our final results on 31 May 2017, Telford Homes has achieved further momentum in the build to rent sector and we are assessing a number of exciting new development opportunities to add to our £1.5 billion development pipeline. …
Read MoreGarden Towns and villages to be built across England
Announcement released today on GOV.UK website from Department for Communities and Local Government and Gavin Barwell headlines ‘First ever garden villages named with government support’. The first ever garden villages, which have the potential to deliver more than 48,000 homes across England, have been given government backing. Locations have been approved from Cornwall to Cumbria,…
Read MoreWho’s Your Pacemaker?
Do you ever watch the London Marathon or the Great North Run? I do, with a mixture of awe and guilt. Awe that so many people had taken on such a momentous challenge, of their own free will, and guilt, that I was enjoying the event from my sofa, while many people less fit than…
Read MoreHomes in UK smallest in Europe
An interesting article in the Guardian this morning, headlined ‘Rise in sale of smaller beds and sofas down to space saving, says experts’ They highlight the fact that sales of narrower beds and sofas are on the rise, reflecting the growing number of people in Britain squeezing into smaller living spaces, according to new figures.…
Read MoreTop performing schools add value to homes.
A news article from Savills yesterday on their website headlined ‘Top Schools add up to 20% to house prices’. They stated in the introduction that: Homes in the vicinity of the top performing independent schools command a 25 per cent over the average for their region, while the clamour for homes close to the best…
Read MoreTips and tricks for selling your home
Maybe you want to start a new chapter of your life next year? Maybe you’re considering retiring to the countryside? Whatever the reason, you’ll want to ensure you get the maximum price for your home when you do put it on the market. This isn’t the easiest of tasks, but if you want to get…
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