DOWNLOAD IPFS A family home set in the peaceful village of Ashurst, located within the New Forest National Park, has gone on sale for £850,000. This detached property, offered by Henshaw Fox Estate Agents, boasts direct views over the open forest and promises a tranquil lifestyle in one of Hampshire’s[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Despite ongoing pressures in the UK housing sector, a Hampshire-based housebuilding division has posted a steady financial and operational performance. Barratt David Wilson Homes Southampton, part of the recently merged Barratt Redrow group and operating from Hedge End, shared its trading update for the 52-week period ending June[Read More…]

Download IPFS Paragon Bank’s latest buy-to-let (BTL) lending figures have identified the UK’s most active areas for landlord investment over the 12 months to the end of June. The data reveals a clear trend: investors are favouring postcodes with strong student populations and proximity to large local employers, particularly within[Read More…]

Download IPFS Plans to construct a new network of electricity pylons between Tilbury and Norwich have been revised, easing earlier concerns about their effect on a major housing scheme in Brentwood. According to Brentwood Borough Council, the project is no longer expected to cause any “material impact” on the delivery[Read More…]

Download IPFS Graham Wynne, one of the original designers from the 1990s BBC show Changing Rooms, has placed his Georgian property in Hythe, Kent, on the market for £1.25 million. Known for his bold design choices and role in transforming homes on screen, Wynne has spent three years personally renovating[Read More…]

Download IPFS A series of senior appointments across leading organisations in the North West property and housing sectors highlight ongoing investment and strategic expansion, with a clear focus on regeneration, commercial growth, and social value. Muse, a national placemaking and regeneration company, has appointed Laura Percy as Development Director to[Read More…]

Download IPFS Southwark Council has exceeded its budget by £6 million on the refurbishment of three housing estates in south London, following what has been described as a series of serious failings in contract oversight and project delivery. The developments affected include Devon Mansions and the Kirby Estate in Bermondsey,[Read More…]

Download IPFS The regeneration of Bridgwater’s historic Northgate Docks has been postponed to March 2027, following an extension granted by the UK Government for spending grant funds allocated under the Bridgwater Town Deal. Part of the £23.2 million Bridgwater Town Deal, £5.2 million had been earmarked for the transformation of[Read More…]

Download IPFS Hyndburn Council has completed the purchase of the final property within the historic Market Chambers complex. This marks a significant step forward in the transformation of Accrington town centre. The acquisition finalises a lengthy and complex process involving over 30 different property interests, spanning Market Chambers, Burtons Chambers,[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS A recent Lloyds Bank report shows first-time buyers paying over £400k in the South, while Midlands towns remain affordable under £200k. Buying a first home in one of England and Wales’ charming market towns is becoming increasingly difficult for young buyers, with new research highlighting how wide the[Read More…]