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Leicestershire’s property market has busiest ever year
The property market in Leicestershire had its busiest ever year after £731 million was invested in the year in 2014 – the best take-up of property in the county in three years.
This is more than treble the amount invested… Continue reading
3 tips for increasing the value of your home
New research has shown that space has overtaken location as the key concern for people looking to move home.
A survey of 2,000 homeowners showed that larger rooms were the most important criteria when searching for a new home, whilst… Continue reading
Leicester comes second to last in national house price rise survey
The first UK cities house price index has placed Leicester second from last in a survey of annual house price rises.
Hometrack’s inaugural index revealed that London came top with an 18.1% increase, whilst Glasgow came bottom with just a… Continue reading
House price rises in 2015 to be ‘more moderate’
Halifax has said that it experts UK house prices to rise by a ‘more moderate’ 3%-5% in the next year.
Britain’s largest mortgage lender puts this down to the general election, which is likely to cause a lull in activity… Continue reading
Councillors call for more affordable homes in North West Leicestershire
Councillors in North West Leicestershire have noted that there ‘is a significant need’ for more affordable housing in the county.
Members of the district council are in discussions before finalising its Local Plan, which will outline details of housing to… Continue reading
Renovating your home: where to start
The Harborough Mail has published some advice when it comes to renovating your home. Continue reading
One in five homeowners extend instead of buying
Over 20% of homeowners noted that they will spend money on modernising and extending their home, instead of moving, a new study shows. Continue reading
House prices on their way to pre-recession peak
House prices in the UK have risen by an average of £11,914 in the last month, with total figures almost reaching their 2007 peak, says new research from the Land Registry. Continue reading
Housebuilding reaches strongest levels since 2007
Figures this month have shown that housebuilding activity in the UK is at its strongest level since 2007, with the National House Building Council recording 107,017 registrations for housebuilding between the months of January and September 2014. Continue reading
Work on Old Grammar School unveiled
The Old Grammar School is one of Market Harborough’s most iconic buildings and after 10 months of renovation, is finally ready to be revealed. Continue reading
