Potential downsizers put off by painful homebuying process
The long process of selling and buying property is putting off a number of older homeowners from downsizing, a report by the Open Property Data Association has found. A poll…
52 new home development coming to Sussex
A poultry site is being transformed into a 52 homes and commercial space in Lewes, East Sussex. The development comes from South East developer Akehurst Homes with help from a…
Landlords urged to prepare as Renters’ Rights Bill passes Committee Stage in the Lords
UK landlords should prepare for a shift in how they manage tenancies, given how the Renters’ Rights Bill is rapidly moving through parliament, according to Allison Thompson of property services…
Welsh households hit hardest by surge in flood and subsidence claims
Welsh residents have experienced a 242% increase in flood and subsidence-related home insurance claims between 2016 and 2024, the largest rise in the UK, data from Go.Compare Home Insurance has…
Landlords warned about ‘ticking time bomb’ air fryers
A landlord expert has warned about the dangers of fires caused by air fryers. Aviva research found that 19% of UK residents have encountered fire-related issues with air-fryers. There were…
New build premium growing in Scotland
The cost of Scottish new builds have soared ahead of existing homes, analysis from estate agency DJ Alexander has found. the average price of a new build in Scotland increased…
Banned landlord’s properties being used as lucrative homeless accommodation
A rogue landlord is letting out properties as emergency accommodation via a third-party provider, The Bristol Cable reports. Naomi Knapp, the owner of 29 properties, was handed a ban by…
North East markets most competitive across the USA
Buyers in North Eastern United States are attracting the most buyer interest, led by Buffalo in New York state, Zillow research has found. Buffalo has relatively affordable homes ($234.9) and…
HMO conversions give investors return of 10%
HMO investors can net a 10% return by turning a 3–4-bedroom property into a 6-bed, analysis from debt advisory and investment firm Excellion Capital has revealed. This is despite the…
South Yorkshire the worst area for burglaries
Areas like Sheffield and Rotherham are some of the worst for burglaries in the UK, research by Go.Compare Home Insurance shows. In South Yorkshire there is one burglary for every…