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New affordable homes in Chawleigh given the green light

A new development of affordable homes, spearheaded by the local community in Chawleigh and award-winning housing association Aster Group , has taken a step closer to becoming a reality following planning approval granted by Mid Devon District Council.

Chawleigh Community Land Trust (CLT) and Aster have partnered to deliver ten new homes which will be offered for social rent. The six...

LiveWest set to build 218 rural homes in Devon over the next two years

A leading housing association is set to build 218 homes in rural areas across Devon over the next two years.

In a week when the housing sector celebrates Rural Housing Week – a yearly event organised by the National Housing Federation – LiveWest has demonstrated its commitment to rural housing by building 508 rural homes in the past two years.

LiveWest has invested close to...

Annington launches 3 bedroom homes in the midst of high demand

As research reveals that the number of properties available for sale in the South West have dropped by more than a third compared to a year ago, [1] Annington is helping to meet demand for housing in Plymouth by launching a collection of lightly refurbished three-bedroom homes this summer.

Located on Holmwood Avenue in Plymstock, just outside of Plymouth, Annington will shortly...

Cornwall most popular region to search for cottages for sale

Famous for its pasties, beaches and quaint seaside villages, Cornwall is one of the most beloved holiday destinations in Britain. However, in recent years, Cornwall has seen a surge of interest in its property market, with many people wanting to own their own little slice of the Cornish countryside.

New research by housing and mortgage experts GlobalHousePrices.com has revealed that...

Work begins on new homes and nature trail in Cullompton

Taylor Wimpey has started work on a community of new homes and green spaces in Cullompton.

Culm Valley Park , off Siskin Chase, will comprise of 105 homes, 30 of which will be provided for rent through the local authority. The development will include a new nature trail park, with around 40% of the total site set aside as green space for the residents of Cullompton to enjoy. The...

Hatherleigh regeneration continues with land acquired

WORK on phase two of a regeneration scheme in Hatherleigh is underway after Kingswood Homes acquired a second parcel of land in the Devon town.

Redevelopment of the former cattle market site has been ongoing since late 2019.

Now known as The Market Quarter , once complete the 4.95 hectare scheme will feature 100 homes, a community market and pavilion building, plus children’...

Devon ranks highest in top 10 UK places to live

A recent study from conveyancing solicitors, Bird & Co, has uncovered the UK’s most sought-after locations, having analysed June 2021 figures from the Office of National Statistics, HM Land Registry and Rightmove.

Known for its stunning beaches and bustling historic cities, Devon has scooped the top spot as the most migrated to county in the United Kingdom.

The study...

Lord Mayor and Council leader visit new homes aimed at tackling Devon’s housing crisis

The CEO of the UK’s largest housebuilder welcomed Exeter leaders to one of its newest developments to demonstrate how they are helping to reduce the acute shortage of homes across Devon.

The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Trish Oliver, and Exeter City Council leader Philip Bialyk were given a tour of Victoria Heights , Alphington, by Barratt Developments chief executive David Thomas...

Trading Standards urges renters not to be caught out by banned tenancy fees

Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service has launched a new campaign to help prevent renters in the region being caught out by fees that have now been banned.

The law on what landlords and letting agents can charge tenants when beginning, ending or changing their contracts has changed.

It means renters can no longer be asked to pay extra for things like...

Revealed: The UK’s greenest property hotspots

Plymouth has been crowned the best city for escaping into nature

The Body Shop has uncovered the best places in Great Britain to trade in the hustle and bustle of London life for. To find out which cities are the best for those wanting to take the leap, The Body Shop launched the study using five key factors: urban greenspace per person, air quality, noise pollution, and the number of forests...

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