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 →

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 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 →

The Harborough Mail has published some advice when it comes to renovating your home. Continue reading →

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 →

WW Brown & Sons are this month working closely with The Angel Hotel to undergo significant restoration work on its façade, in a bid to reinstate the building’s Edwardian frontage. Continue reading →

Leicester’s average house price increased by 11% in 2013, placing it 4th in the country for growth, according to a Nationwide survey. Continue reading →

According to a new report by Santander Insurance, one in six people in the UK will attempt some form of home improvement, and 75% of those will do so without any expert help. Continue reading →