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Metal theft is an EU wide problem for all businesses

Metal theft is an EU wide problem for all businesses

Theft of valuable metals from properties and infrastructure is a Europe-wide problem and businesses are bearing the brunt of the cost, warns Simon Broadbent, CEO of Secure Empty Property.

Million pound house sales on the rise

The number of million pound house sales in Great Britain in the first half of 2016 was 12% higher than in the first six months of 2015, according to the latest research by Lloyds Bank.

Households go green to boost the household budget

Research by M&S Bank at the start of this year’s ‘Big Energy Saving Week’ has revealed that most British homeowners (78 per cent) are concerned with energy efficiency around the home with the majority (69 per cent) saying this is for cost saving reasons – up 19 per cent on last year – compared with 28 per cent who were concerned for environmental reasons.

Experience wonderful Worcestershire living with Taylor Wimpey’s weekend events

Experience wonderful Worcestershire living with Taylor Wimpey’s weekend events

Property-seekers looking to be inspired by what beautiful Worcestershire has to offer need look no further than two sought-after Taylor Wimpey developments – Elgar Park in Kempsey and Bowbrook in Hartlebury.

First-time buyers can get a helping hand to secure the stylish 'Canford' at Willmott Fields

First-time buyers can get a helping hand to secure the stylish 'Canford' at Willmott Fields

First-time buyers in Shropshire hoping to step on the property ladder in style are being urged to discover the fabulous ‘Canford’ at Taylor Wimpey’s sought-after Willmott Fields development in Wem.

Taylor Wimpey's Diglis Water is an investor's dream

Taylor Wimpey's Diglis Water is an investor's dream

Investors looking for the perfect opportunity to establish or expand their property portfolios are being urged to discover the brand new apartments on sale at Taylor Wimpey’s Diglis Water development in Worcester.

Why air pollution control is vital

Controlling the level of air pollution is vital and it’s arguable more important now than it ever has been before. In this blog post, we take a look at why.

New five-year fixed rates from Paragon Mortgages

Paragon Mortgages is launching a new range of five year, fixed rate buy-to-let mortgage products for individual and limited company landlords, with interest rates starting from 3.75%.

Strata Homes top tips for saving for a mortgage

Following the news that mortgages are cheaper than ever, Strata Homes have put together their top tips for saving for your dream home.

Important considerations when seeking industrial units to let

Whether you’re a new company looking to set up as your first base, or are a growing business that needs new premises to expand into, finding industrial units to let will probably be your first port of call.

Don't bust the bank of Mum and Dad

Don't bust the bank of Mum and Dad

First time buyers are finding themselves increasingly reliant on the Bank of Mum and Dad as they struggle to find deposits or negotiate bridging loans to secure their dream home.

The rise of the million pound house

According to recent economic and financial studies, the number of homes in the UK that are worth one million pounds or more is going to rise significantly.

Saga reveals surge in over 50s renters

While many will have us believe that older people are blocking up the housing market by owning large family homes, new analysis from Saga Home Insurance shows that the number of people over 50 living in rented accommodation has been on the rise over the last five years.

Bellway celebrates the London Festival of Architecture at The Residence

Bellway celebrates the London Festival of Architecture at The Residence

As part of the London Festival of Architecture, award-winning developer Bellway hosted a ‘Meet The Architects’ event on Saturday 25th June at its flagship residential development, The Residence, part of the Nine Elms South Bank regeneration scheme in Vauxhall.

Warning on the dangers of squatting on the high street

Warning on the dangers of squatting on the high street

Professional squatters are now targeting vacant retail units as the new law making occupation of residential property illegal, displaces the problem onto the high street, warns Simon Broadbent, CEO of Secure Empty Property.