Tag: Devon
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Country Living is Winning the Property Race!
Move to the countryside? It might be the smartest move you can make right now. Forget the frantic city life – while urban house prices are taking a nosedive, the countryside is proving to be a more stable bet. New research from Yopa shows that the countryside is holding its own while city prices are…
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Property Nightmare! Experts Reveal Their Biggest Blunders (and How to Avoid Them)
Buying a house is a big deal, especially for investors! But even the experts can make costly mistakes. The Telegraph spoke to some of the biggest names in property and they shared their most expensive blunders, so you can learn from their mistakes. Listed Building Woes: “Don’t Fall in Love!” Property investor TJ Atkinson thought…
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Rural House Prices Outshine Urban Growth
Over the past five years, rural areas across Great Britain have seen a significant rise in house prices, overshadowing the growth observed in urban regions. This trend has particularly favoured semi-detached homes in the countryside, which emerged as the top performers. According to recent figures released by Nationwide, a leading mortgage lender, house prices in…
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Seaside Sanctuary – Britain’s Priciest Coastal Property
Salcombe, Devon, has been found to be the UK’s most expensive seaside locale. Favoured by affluent London families seeking a summer retreat, this charming town offers not just fresh sea breezes and sandy shores, but also some of the most luxurious homes in the country. Overlooking the Kingsbridge Estuary, these homes boast stunning views, with…
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Cleveland Crowned UK’s Top Burglary Hotspot
Cleveland has been identified as the leading area for burglaries in England. This information comes from a recent study that has scrutinised Home Office crime figures and Census data, putting this region in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The research, conducted by Go.Compare Home Insurance, points to a troubling scenario for residents of…
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Dream Homes for Less – UK’s Most Affordable Towns Revealed!
Analysis by Zoopla has revealed some surprisingly affordable gems where buying a home won’t break the bank. Zoopla’s comprehensive study looked at house prices and local salaries across over 1,000 towns to pinpoint where you can get the most house for your pound. The town of Shildon in County Durham steals the spotlight as the…
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Second Home Squeeze – The Changing Face of Property Ownership in the UK
A significant shift is happening in the world of property ownership. From the empty streets of North Devon during the first Covid-19 lockdown to the surging house prices on Devon’s north coast, the impact of second home ownership is being felt by local communities. As the government and local councils begin to tighten the reins…
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UK’s Housing Market’s Top 10 Hotspots
The UK housing market is constantly evolving, and recent data has unveiled some trends that have seen house prices in certain areas soar. In the latest release from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), it’s evident that the UK’s housing market has experienced significant fluctuations. Over the 12 months leading up to February this year,…
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Chard Leads the Charge in UK Property Hotspots
Chard, the quaint Somerset town, has emerged as the nation’s leading property sales hotspot. This bustling market town, with its picturesque setting in South Somerset, close to the borders with Devon and Dorset, has seen property transactions skyrocket by an astonishing 123% compared to last year. This surge has propelled Chard to the top of…
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A Slight Chill in Mid Devon’s Property Market
Mid Devon has seen a drop in house prices this January, marking a continuing trend that may influence decisions for both current homeowners and potential buyers in the region. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what’s happening with property prices in Mid Devon and how it compares with the broader trends in the South West and…