homes

House sales hit three-and-a-half year peak, says RICS residential market survey

The number of homes sold in the UK over the past three months reached its highest level since January 2010 as buyers across the country began to return to the market, says the latest RICS residential market survey (11 June 2013).

Chartered surveyors in the UK sold on average 17.9 properties during the three months to May. While low compared to the market peak of six years ago, it still...

Council offers support for building your own home

Plymouth City Council is celebrating the first ever National Self Build Week and calling on prospective self builders to get in touch.

Encouraging people who want to build their own homes is part of the Get Plymouth Building programme that aims to create more affordable housing and help people get on the housing ladder.

A self build champion, Amy Luxton, has been appointed from...

Make an electric check part of your routine this winter

The NICEIC & ELECSA are reissuing a crucial message as we approach the Christmas season; think safety first when decorating your home this Christmas.

The UK’s leading regulatory body for electricians NICEIC and ELECSA surveyed 2,000 UK tenants and homeowners. With 9 in 10 of us using lights to decorate this Christmas, some disturbing facts have been revealed about our attitude to...

Households at risk of surge in burglaries after clocks go back

As the clocks go back and the evenings become darker earlier, homeowners all across the UK are being warned to heighten the security of their houses.

A spokesperson from the a leading locksmith Newcastle company – QuickPick locksmiths says “homeowners should not be deterred by costs as there are a wide range of affordable basic digital locks on the market to secure your possessions and...

WESC officially opens new 'Satellite Landlord' Supported Living Houses

An Exeter-based charity held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open their two new zero carbon energy ‘Satellite’ Landlord Supported Living Houses. The event was followed by a drinks and canapés reception for VIP guests and supporters.

WESC Foundation, a school and college for children, young people and adults with sight loss is a specialist centre for Visual Impairment. The...

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