WAGs block development of 2,000 much-needed homes on disused airfield

Plans to build 2,000 homes on a disused airfield in Guildford have been rejected to the dismay of young renters in the area. Guildford Borough Council shunned a proposal and subsequent appeals from landowners Wisley Property Investments Limited (WPIL) to build the much-needed housing. Local campaigners Wisley Action Group (WAG) led the campaign to block the development, using cows grazing on lush meadows as part of their efforts to dissuade public support. But it’s a far sight from what the...

Quiz: Are you happy with your current home?

Constantly browsing property websites, forgetting everything you love about your home – and beginning to hate the neighbours are among the top signs you need to move, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 homeowners found more than one in three have itchy feet in their home and is currently looking to move due to outgrowing the property, or feeling it is too small. Other tell-tale signs a move is imminent include ignoring DIY and maintenance jobs which need...

Calls for UK to adopt New Zealand approach to housing to help first time buyers

The government has been urged to consider a New Zealand-style approach to housing after its parliament banned foreign investment to make properties more affordable. Lynda Clark, editor of First Time Buyer Magazine, said a move of this nature in the UK would definitely offer an advantage to many of our own first time buyers who face considerable pressure when buying property. Speaking to The London Economic she said: “This is probably more relevant in major cities like in London and...

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