Tag: Devon
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Scottish Homes Selling Like Hotcakes While Seaside Properties Linger!
Thinking of buying or selling your home? New research reveals Scotland is THE place to be for swift sales, while dreaming of a seaside escape might mean a longer wait. Property website Rightmove has crunched the numbers and revealed that homes in Carluke, in Lanarkshire, are being snapped up quicker than anywhere else in Great…
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Downsizing Dreams: Where to Find Your Perfect (and Affordable) Retirement Haven
Thinking of downsizing for a comfortable retirement? You’re not alone! It’s a big decision, and finding the perfect location to enjoy your golden years is crucial. The Daily Mail did some research, crunching the numbers to uncover hidden gems and retirement hotspots across the UK. Downsizing isn’t just about finding a smaller house; it’s about…
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Sandbanks Tops the Charts for the UK’s Highest Seaside House Prices
Dreaming of a house by the sea? Be prepared to splash the cash in Sandbanks, Dorset! New research from Rightmove has crowned Sandbanks as the UK’s most expensive coastal area, with homes there fetching an eye-watering average of £1,582,331. Luxury Living Along the Dorset Coast The study, which crunched the numbers on over 200 coastal…
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East Devon Farmland – A Hotspot for Investment
The East Devon property market is booming, especially for farmland and rural estates. This is great news for investors looking to make a splash in the countryside, but it’s important to understand the details before jumping in. Symonds & Sampson, a local farm estate agency, is reporting its busiest spring and summer in years. They’ve…
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Bradford Buys – City Crowned Top Property Hotspot as Buyers Bag Bargain Homes
Bradford has been named the hottest spot for city property for the second time in a row, as buyers flock to snap up affordable homes. The Yorkshire city topped the charts thanks to its winning combination of budget-friendly prices and a surge in buyers priced-out of nearby Leeds. Experts say first-time buyers and savvy investors…
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Cornish Home Sales Plummet – Is the Dream of Living by the Sea Over?
Property sales in Cornwall have taken a nosedive, hitting their lowest point since the 2008 financial crash. But don’t panic just yet, there’s good news too! A new study by Bird & Co, using data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), has revealed that Cornwall’s housing market is experiencing a major slowdown. The study…
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Bradford Tops the Charts as the UK’s Most Affordable Property Hotspot!
Looking for a bargain on your dream home? Look no further than Bradford! The northern city has clinched the top spot for property hotspots for the second quarter in a row, and it’s easy to see why. With house prices significantly lower than nearby Leeds, savvy buyers are flocking to Bradford to snag incredible deals.…
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Seaside House Prices Weather the Property Storm
Love a bracing walk on the beach? You’re not alone! Homes by the sea are as popular as ever, with prices surging ahead of the rest of the UK. New research shows that living by the seaside is as popular as ever, with house prices in coastal areas soaring despite the sluggish property market elsewhere…
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Short-Term Let Profits Drying Up?
Is the party over for holiday let landlords? New research shows that while the number of holiday lets is booming, the number of people booking them is dropping, meaning many landlords could be facing a financial headache. It seems that many landlords have been drawn to the promise of higher profits from holiday lets. Over…
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Airbnb Warning – Tax Changes & Empty Properties Could Leave Landlords Out of Pocket
Landlords, especially those running Airbnb and other short-let properties, are facing a double whammy: new tax rules and falling occupancy rates could leave them with less money in their pockets. Tax Trouble on the Horizon The government has axed tax breaks for Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL) properties, meaning landlords will have to pay more tax…