Victorian homes are the most searched for period property style, underlining the appeal of Victorian architecture. Rightmove, which conducted the research, felt period dramas such as Downton Abbey, Bridgerton and The Tudors have helped boost the allure of Victorian homes, which commonly have spacious interiors, ornate facades, and intricate details. Georgian properties are the second […] The post Victorian homes the most sought-after period property style appeared first on PropertyWire ..read more

PropertyWire speaks to Anthony Kyriacou, founder and chief executive of property portal krispyhouse There’s a new challenger on the block for Rightmove and Zoopla, as krispyhouse has been looking to make a splash in the lettings sector since launching its website in October 2023. Agents advertise their properties on the platform, while tenants can punch […] The post “We want that critical mass” – Anthony Kyriacou of krispyhouse appeared first on PropertyWire ..read more

Fewer aspiring first-time buyers are buying dilapidated properties in need of substantial renovations, according to Scotland-based property portal TSPC. The portal described a “noticeable pivot” away from such properties, as first-time buyers are now overwhelmingly gravitating towards new builds with garden space instead. According to a spokeswoman from TSPC the high cost of materials, as […] The post First-time buyers shifting away from renovation projects appeared first on PropertyWire ..read more

Housebuilder Homes by Esh is on course to nearly double its number of live developments before the end of 2024 – and it’s set to have seven live sites by next year. The developer currently has four developments comprising of more than 600 new build homes. Colin Willetts, deputy managing director of Homes by Esh, […] The post Durham housebuilder targets expansion appeared first on PropertyWire ..read more

The Bank of England has held the base rate at 5.25% but two members voted for a cut – signalling that we’re getting closer to a rate cut. The base rate has been kept at its relatively high level in a bid to curb the inflation rate, which is expected to dip to 2% shortly, […] The post Base rate held at 5.25% but ‘direction of travel is downwards’ appeared first on PropertyWire ..read more

Propertymark members have urged Wales not to introduce rent controls, with the policy being blamed on cutting rental supply in Scotland. Instead, members argued that the government improve the relationship between local authorities, property agents and landlords, improve data and intelligence in the sector and provide greater support for landlords to house vulnerable and older […] The post Propertymark members urge for no rent controls in Wales appeared first on PropertyWire ..read more

One in 10 (9%) people admit they would keep quiet when selling a property with knotweed, despite the legal risks, a YouGov poll commissioned by Environet has revealed. This means that as 4,500 homebuyers could be duped into buying a home with the invasive plant. There are approximately one million residential transactions that took place […] The post Sellers keep quiet about Japanese knotweed appeared first on PropertyWire ..read more

By Samantha Kempe, co-founder and chief investment officer at IMMO The current housing crisis in the UK cannot be understated. According to government’s Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, 25% of the UK housing stock is substandard, with 12% of housing conditions representing a category 1 hazard. It’s clear current strategies aren’t working. In […] The post How retrofitting can help overcome the UK rental crisis appeared first on PropertyWire ..read more

More than four in five (82%) UK tradespeople experience mental health problems due to work-related issues, research by IronmongeryDirect has revealed. It found that more than half (56%) of tradespeople experience some form of mental health problem, such as stress, anxiety or depression, every month, and sadly, more than a quarter (27%) feel symptoms every […] The post Tradespeople experiencing mental health problems appeared first on PropertyWire ..read more

Complete Technology Group (CTG) has completed Stage 2 of the Building a Safer Future (BSF) Champion Assessment, becoming the first company in the telecoms sector to do so. BSF is a non-profit organisation committed to raising standards in building safety and supporting culture change in the built environment. Its Champion status is granted to organisations […] The post Complete Technology Group becomes the first telecoms specialist to achieve BSF Champion status appeared first on PropertyWire ..read more