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May, 2020
Taylor Wimpey reveal that sales centres will reopen on May 22

Housebuilder, Taylor Wimpey, has announced that following the government’s relaxation of its coronavirus regulations, it will reopen its show homes and sales centres from May 22. This follows similar announcements from major housebuilders such as Persimmon and Redrow. ...Read more

May, 2020
Light at the end of the tunnel for the PRS as demand continues to grow

The latest figures from Goodlord have revealed that the UK’s rental market is creeping back to life after a dramatic fall in activity over the last month put the future of thousands of letting agents at risk.   ...Read more

May, 2020
HSBC announce the return of physical property valuations

Mortgage applications on properties that were not able to be appropriately valued through automated methods can now be physically valued, say HSBC. ...Read more

May, 2020
Mandatory electrical safety regulations on rental property in England becomes effective on 1st July

From 1 July 2020, all new private tenancies in England will need to ensure that electrical installations are inspected and tested by a qualified person prior to the start of a new tenancy. ...Read more

May, 2020
What have been the most googled DIY questions during lockdown?

The UK has always been a nation of DIY enthusiasts. Bank Holiday tradition dictates that we are all required to have a BBQ, complain about the weather and visit our local hardware store and begin a home improvement project. ...Read more

May, 2020
New data reveals that nearly three quarters of ISA savers are first-time buyers

According to the latest figures released by Scottish Friendly, British savers have accrued a staggering £119 billion in ISAs in the past 21 years that has been directed towards buying a home, new research from. ...Read more

May, 2020
Top tips to create a wildlife friendly home

You may be forgiven, what with everything going on in the world right now, that it is spring. They say that it was the hottest April on record and with the warm weather set to continue, now is the perfect time to get busy in the garden. ...Read more

May, 2020
Latent demand for viewings suggests the property market has started its engine

According to newly released data from property technology company, Coadjute, advanced bookings for property viewings are up 182% in 4 weeks, suggesting that the UK housing market might be poised for recovery. ...Read more