Debunking the myths regarding the 2025 boiler ban
WEBDebunking the myths regarding the 2025 boiler ban. In 2019, the UK government announced that it would be bringing in a ban on gas boilers. This was originally scheduled for 2025 but has since been brought forward to 2023. The ban will help the UK towards its target of net-zero emissions by 2050; it’s estimated that 14% of all CO2 emissions ...
Insight – top 5 urban regeneration hotspots in 2023
WEBLeeds. As one of the most exciting property hotspots in the UK, Leeds is one of the fastest growing cities in the country in terms of local economy, which is having an incredible impact on the population – enticing nearly 10% of those leaving London annually since 2018. One of the major regeneration projects includes the recently completed £ ...
What type of property brings the best returns for investors?
WEBWhile this has since increased to 5% now, the latest figures reveal that three-beds are no longer the best investment option. Both two and one-bed properties, in fact, have leapfrogged the three-bed home where rental yields are concerned. The average two-bed currently provides a yield of 5.6%, while one-beds now average a return of 6.2%.
PropTech startup Residently raises £7m to develop global brand
WEBTom Allason, founder and chief executive officer of Residently, had unsatisfactory experiences renting homes in several countries around the world and wanted to design a rental experience that can help both tenants and landlords. “We are building the global rental brand by using tech to offer flexibility and smart services to renters,” he says.
are they a bargain of a lifetime or just a con? - Property Investor …
WEBLast year alone, there were as many as 92 individual house raffles offering the chance to win properties valued as high as £3.2 million for as little as £10, with 62 such competitions currently running at the moment. Nonetheless, just 25 of those have actually gifted the property, with the majority having failed to sell enough tickets to ...
Commercial to resi – a market boom from Leeds to Staines
WEBCompany acquires a former Debenhams store in Staines. Future High Street Living recently announced that it has acquired a 0.66-acre site in Staines, made up of a basement plus a four-storey vacant department store, formerly occupied by Debenhams. A £9.5m loan for the acquisition was provided by real estate funding specialist, ASK Partners.
What is the potential for real estate tokenisation in the future?
WEBWhat is real estate tokenisation? Real estate tokenisation is the term used to describe the transfer and fractionalisation of the value of real estate assets, debt and funds into digital tokens using blockchain technology, drawing on the concepts of both crowdfunding and cryptocurrencies and promising a revolution in the way …
Law firm advises Town and Country Housing on modular homes …
WEBTown and Country Housing (TCH), an affordable homes provider, acquired the significant scheme from Legal & General Modular Homes as part of its major growth plan. The scheme, located on Poorhole lane in Broadstairs, Kent, will be funded by Homes England and will deliver 153 affordable homes. Available for shared ownership and social rent, the ...
developers use PropTech for new-build sales - Property Investor …
WEBGetting technical – developers use PropTech for new-build sales. Homebuilders are reportedly utilising technology to dramatically reduce the time it takes to exchange on a new-build transition, the latest research by Unlatch reveals. Findings from the new-build sales optimisation platform found that homebuilders have cut the process down to ...
The ultimate guide to investing in a holiday home
WEBHot tubs were one of the most desirable holiday home features last year, boosting booking rates by £200 per week and resulting in a 20 percent increase in bookings. Holiday homeowners should be prepared to invest in additional luxuries to give properties as many selling points as possible that attract more clients and increase profitability.