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Parents pay £41,000 premium to live near top schools

Parents in Scotland need to pay an average of £41,441 more to live in the catchment area of a top performing state secondary school, according to new research from Bank of Scotland.

All eyes on Cumbria, as Lake District’s new UNESCO World Heritage status inspires rush of investment

All eyes on Cumbria, as Lake District’s new UNESCO World Heritage status inspires rush of investment

The Lake District in Cumbria has become the latest area of the UK to be awarded UNESCO World Heritage status.

Ground Rent review on the agenda for government consultation

Specialist housing lawyers are calling on Registered Providers (RPs) to engage with a Government consultation which is seeking views on prohibiting the sale of new build leasehold houses and limiting ground rent.

The ‘Kent Collection’ is top of the class

The ‘Kent Collection’ is top of the class

When searching for a new home, ensuring that there are good schools in the surrounding area is a strong deciding factor for parents.

How to ensure that a hotel room is always clean

Summer is usually the busiest season for a hotel, and making sure that laundry, bedding, rooms, and other furniture is clean is always a top priority for guests and staff alike.

Where have all the movers gone?

Before the recession, there were about 1.6 million home sales a year in the UK, which plummeted to 860,000 in 2009 but has since recovered to around 1.2 million.

Hotel room investment opportunities available at the George Best Hotel, Belfast

For those looking to make a good property investment, it can be hard to know where to start. However, one exciting opportunity in Belfast has generated a lot of attention.

Warehouse Investment: Making the most of your storage property

Warehouse Investment: Making the most of your storage property

Warehouse investment is a thing and it is quite lucrative, especially as the traditional property market is currently facing uncertainty amidst Brexit. As factories produce, and retailers have the need to stock inventory, storage space will always be in demand.

Halifax rewards first-time buyers and homemovers with £1000 cashback

Halifax is offering first-time buyers and homemovers £1000 cashback on qualifying mortgages.

8 features of the modern custom home

8 features of the modern custom home

In recent years, a demand for more personalized home design has been steadily on the rise. Changes to demographics, the economy, and the environment have played a big role in this trend.

Predictions: Will article 50 affect the UK property market?

Wouldn’t it be glorious if we could look into the future and see what Article 50 truly holds for us? It would certainly help the property market.

First-time buyer mortgage applicaitons hit January spike

Demand for 5% deposit home loans was high at the start of the year, according to Yorkshire Building Society which recorded a significant rise in first-time buyer applications.

5 fitness-friendly homes to kick start your New Year’s resolution

5 fitness-friendly homes to kick start your New Year’s resolution

2017 is here and it’s time to put those New Year’s resolutions into action. And as with every other January, many of us have pledged to get fit and healthy this year.

How to deal with tenants in rent arrears

Unpaid rent arrears looks set to be one of the biggest problems facing the housing market in 2017.

How is the shape of the Prime Property Market post-Brexit?

How is the shape of the Prime Property Market post-Brexit?

The Prime Property Market has remained a key focus of the UK’s economy since the EU Referendum.