Parkland Setting Promotes Happy, Healthy New Homes
91% of people in the UK believe that open spaces and parkland support an enhanced quality of life[1]. Access to green spaces has been ..
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Open architecture innovation’ will drive new growth for insurers, according to Aon GIMO report
On-demand economy highlighted as key area of opportunity for traditional industry Aon plc (NYSE:AON), the leading global professional ..
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Bellway Homes At Forefront Of Rebooting Tooting
According to research by travel website Lonely Planet, Tooting has been named in the top ten coolest neighbourhoods to live in the wor..
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Beaulieu Proudly Unveils New Breath Taking Piece Of Art
The Mayor of Chelmsford, Cllr Duncan Lumley officially unveiled the latest significant piece of public art at Beaulieu in Chelmsford, ..
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Zanzibar – the hottest new island paradise for real estate investors
Zanzibar visitor numbers doubled from 2015 to 2016 (Zanzibar Commission for Tourism) Unguja Island is attracting investment from well..
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Commuters Find A Green Haven In Havering
High prices are locking many first-time buyers out of the capital, with the average asking price for a two-bedroom apartment now £703..
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First Time Buyers Better Off At Parkside Place
Recent research from Halifax has revealed that first time buyers are financially better off buying their own home compared to those wh..
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Institutional investors to increase commercial real estate allocation but Brexit is biggest challenge
40% of institutional investors plan to increase their investment allocation to European commercial real estate over the next 12 month..
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When it comes to the home, size does matter…
Nearly 20,000 homes were extended in England in the last year* Outside of London, Leeds is striving to develop faster than any other ..
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Property investors pick up the pace: Surrenden Invest reports
Investors now far more clued up on basic property investment principles Enquiry to investment period reduced to just 5 days on averag..
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London’s buy-to-let pain has become Manchester’s gain says Jean Liggett
It’s fair to say that uncertainty has been the order of the day in the UK’s buy-to-let property market at the hands of gov..
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Brits spend 8,084 hours commuting during their life
The average British worker spends 125 hours a year commuting Plus another 65 hours stuck in traffic, sat in delays or waiting for pub..
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Doncaster delights investors with cultural appeal and solid property price rises
Doncaster house prices up 15.98% over past 5 years (Zoopla) New Northern Cultural Regeneration Fund to provide £15m for tech, creativ..
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Generation Y relying on friends and family to pay their energy bills
Nearly half (48%) of 18 to 34 year olds rely on their partner, family or housemates to pay their energy bill each month 46% of Millen..
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The UK property market is evolving
Adults are choosing to buy homes with friends rather than wait for a partner Increased number of online searches for tenancy in commo..
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PatSnap circumnavigates northern hemisphere with launch of Los Angeles office
New office reinforces support for PatSnap’s increasing US customer base Amir Achourie PatSnap, the Intellectual Property ..
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Stamp duty free UK hotel room investments heat up as summer staycations soar
55% of British adults will opt for staycation this summer (Travelodge) UK tourism thrives with overseas visitors on the rise (ONS) UK..
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Oh we do like to invest beside the seaside!
Returns of 10% attracting investors to UK seaside hotels (Property Frontiers) Hotel investment in the UK projected to grow by 28% in..
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There is a lot of noise at the moment
The election meant that politicians from all persuasions were jockeying for position and as usual our attention is being diverted onto..
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Energy efficiency investments made easy with relaunch of the Green Deal
The Green Deal Finance Company (“GDFC”) is a consumer finance company focused on providing customers with accessible loans to improve ..
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Revealed: the most unusual requests from tenants
A recent study1 by lighting experts, Lightbulbs Direct, reveals the shocking truth behind landlord and tenant disputes, with almost ha..
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Alternative Commutable Homes In Surrey Suburbs Offer More For Your Money
Property prices in South West London currently stand at an average of almost £855,000[1] according to Zoopla. For house buyers who are..
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Why Rent When You Can Buy At Acton Gardens?
For a limited time only, London Help to Buy has returned to Acton Gardens in Acton, W3, a joint venture between Countryside and L&..
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Bellway Cuts Commutes At Littlebrook
Over two thirds of the nation’s workers are losing up to 16 days a year commuting to and from work, with over a third of professionals..
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Buyers dig Digbeth as new homes attract the creative community
West Midlands creative industries growing at more than twice the pace of those in London (Creative Industries Federation) Under 25s a..
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A New Neighbourhood For North Harrow
Harrow Council is leading an extensive regeneration programme that will change the landscape of both Harrow and Wealdstone town centre..
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Lock in for longer with 3 year-tenancies available at be:here Hayes & be:here East India
68% of tenants expected to remain renting in the next 3 years (Knight Frank Multihousing 2017) 80% of be:here Hayes residents want to..
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Have It All With New Family Homes In Gaydon
When it comes to family homes, buyers know precisely what they’re looking for. A new survey by Origin[1] has uncovered the top five bu..
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Terraced Homes A Hit With Young Buyers
Terraced homes have recorded the second largest increase in average house prices with a rise of 43%, and are the most popular type of ..
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High Demand For New Homes Coming Soon To South Oxhey
Award winning home builder, Countryside is preparing to launch the first phase of its brand-new development, Hayling Place in South Ox..
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Buccaneer Court Showcases The Benefits Of Renting New
New build homes are designed to keep up with the demands of today’s lifestyles, with modern environmental, security and safety standar..
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Live The Village Dream With New Homes In Barford
A move to the countryside is a dream for many, promising a more idyllic lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of bigger towns and ..
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Race To See New Ascot Show Home At Imperial Row
The nation’s love of horseracing is as strong as ever, with the sport having been revealed as the second-best attended in Britain in 2..
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Bracknell Bargains to be had in Berkshire
Zoopla did a study of the most expensive counties in the UK and then hunted out the cheapest towns to live in, within these counties. ..
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Millgate Launch New Show Home In High-Profile Henley
The riverside market town of Henley, renowned for the annual Royal Regatta, is a magnet for the super-rich, with many high-profile ind..
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Live, Work, Play At Royal Dock Gardens
According to research from CV-Library, over two thirds of the UK’s workers lose up to 16 days a year commuting to and from work, plus ..
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Hampshire’s brightest brains shine a light on solutions to museum challenges
60 of the top minds from across the county came together on 16 June to compete for a £2k prize in the first ever ‘Museums Hack Day’. T..
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