Property

DIY a thing of the past for rightsizers opting for flexible and adaptable new-build homes

The challenge of finding a home with just the right amount of space and with absolutely no need for DIY is driving many buyers to new-build properties in Plymouth.

Increasingly, newer homes are designed to provide flexible space that fits a wide variety of lifestyles, providing those who may previously have opted to downsize with the luxury of rooms that are perfect suited to their...

MBE awarded to local property developer Chairman

The Chairman of Exeter-based Burrington Estates has been awarded an MBE in recognition of his outstanding service to the construction industry.

Peter Andrew, who is also Deputy Chairman of the Home Builders Federation, was recognised for his achievements in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list.

During his 40 year career in construction, Peter has gained a wealth of industry...

First time buyers in Plymouth welcome Stamp Duty scrapping

First time buyers in Plymouth will likely be celebrating as the Chancellor has scrapped stamp duty taxes for first timers on properties up to the value of £300,000 in the Autumn Budget.

Those buying properties up to the value of £500,000 will also benefit from the tax break on the first £300,000 of their purchase. This will save those buying their first home thousands of pounds and...

The value of UK housing goes beyond £6trillion!

It’s been an interesting year for the UK property market, and as 2018 approaches, the total market value of property in the country has surpassed £6trillion for the first time.

In the past decade the country has seen stock rise by £2trillion, with the vast majority of wealth coming from the South East with the value of homes in London now eclipsing every house in Scotland, Wales and...

Three Plymouth projects shortlisted for 2017 Michelmores Property Awards

Three Plymouth-based projects have been shortlisted for the 2017 Michelmores Property Awards, which celebrate outstanding property and construction projects in the South West, across ten categories.

One Research Way, which forms phase five of the Plymouth Science Park campus, has been shortlisted for Commercial Project of the Year, as well as Building of the Year. The site offers...

Brexit uncertainty dampens activity in SW housing market

Uncertainty fuelled by the EU Referendum has resulted in a marked drop in activity in the South West housing market, according to the RICS UK Residential Market Survey, June 2016.

New buyer enquiries declined significantly across the UK in June, with 36% more chartered surveyors nationally reporting a fall in interest - this is the lowest reading since mid-2008. The South West fared...

Double for your money

Investors are expected to show keen interest at auction for a detached two-flat opportunity near Plymouth University. Located in Wyndham Street East, it has a freehold guide price of £150,000 to £165,000 and is among the West Country lots listed for sale by the regional land and property auctioneers Clive Emson in July. Katie Semmens, Senior Auction Valuer, said: “With its ‘Grade A’ location,...

Buyer tuned in for MOT garage

A motor sales and MOT garage with a flat on a large site with development potential in Plymouth has sold for £306,000.

The Hilltop Garage in Austin Crescent was among the West Country lots listed for sale by the regional land and property auctioneers Clive Emson in June.

Graham Barton, senior auctioneer, said: “There was keen interest as this property easily hit its guide price...

Plymouth locals invited to Open House Event

Plymouth homeseekers are invited to attend a special Open House Event on Saturday 16 April at Redrow’s popular Hillcrest development on Recreation Road.

For the first time, Redrow (West Country) is inviting potential homebuyers in the Plymouth area to have an up close and detailed viewing of its stunning 4 bedroom Cambridge house type between 11am-4pm on 16 April.

For one day only, Redrow’s popular Cambridge will be available to view at the Open House Event alongside Hillcrest’s 3 show homes. The Cambridge is designed with both practicality and style at its core, filled...

On course for auction

Auctioneers have hailed ‘possibly the most stand-out residential development opportunity currently on the market’ in the Plymouth area.

The lot going under the hammer is a garage workshop in a prime riverside position with planning consent for a three-bedroom house.

From its elevated position next to 861 Wolseley Road, Saltash Passage, it has glorious views directly over the...

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