According to an analysis of 2016 property prices by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the average house sold had a floor area of 104 metres squared. This is two-fifths the size of a tennis court. Flats averaged at 49 metres squared – this is excluding corridors, hallways, landings and...
The process of applying for planning permission yourself or through an agent can be difficult and frustrating. Thousands of applications are still denied each year resulting in numerous re-attempts. Overlooking/loss of privacy was the main reason for declining applications. However, it’s now easier to get planning permission in England, with...
The presence of top restaurants can indicate an area where everything, including property, comes at a premium. But new research highlights nine options for London homebuyers with affordable property prices and top local restaurants. Research by Emoov found foodie areas in the capital where property is still below the borough’s...
With renting becoming the new norm for London’s millennials and the government continuing to fall far short of its self-made targets for new homes being built, what does the future of renting look like in the Capital over the next 12 months? Rents cooling down, but for how long? Despite...
An influential group of housing associations have written to the Chancellor, Philip Hammond. They urge him to allow properties to be extended in height, matching the tallest tree or building in the area - without seeking planning approval. The group of housing associations, Placeshapers, Orbit, G15, Place for People and...
Buying a house is a huge investment - but two in three people don’t know if they’re purchasing a potential death trap. New research by CORGI HomePlan has uncovered a lack of safety checks being carried out by home buyers. With £1.2m property transactions taking place in the UK each...
Today (1 November 2017), a new draft Tenant Fees Bill will be introduced to Parliament. It sets out the Governments approach to banning letting agents from charging tenant’s costly upfront fees in England. The Government claims the new bill will improve transparency in the rental market, as well as affordability...
It has been a spooky year for some UK homeowners. Brexit and a snap election brought about an uncertain market, with some seeing the price of their property fall in line with a lack of buyer demand. With Halloween upon us - and the ghastly things that come along with...
Job site Glassdoor has ranked Slough as the best town to work and live in. Results are based on the cost of living, job satisfaction and how easy it is to get a job. Slough has a high average salary and is close to major transport links, such as Heathrow...