The Labour government delivered their first budget in fourteen years at the end of October. It was also a budget from a woman for the first time in history. With a huge shortage of properties in the country, and affordability being a major issue, we were all waiting with interest to find out what was in store for new home buyers. Will there be any further help for first-time buyers? What are the plans for housebuilding? We share the key points from the Autumn Budget 2024, below.
If you’ve been following the UK’s planning and housing policies, you know there’s been a lot of talk about some major changes. The Government recently shared a new set of proposals aimed at fixing what many see as a broken planning system. Let’s break down what they’re planning to do—and why it matters—in straightforward terms.
As the date of the next general election gets closer, we look at what’s promised for housing by each of the main parties in their election manifestos. From the Conservatives to Labour, the Lib Dems to the Green party – here’s what the different parties are promising when it comes to sorting out the issue that is the housing industry in England.
The East Midlands. Home to Sherwood Forest, Lincoln Cathedral, Alton Towers, and the UK’s biggest freight airport: East Midlands Airport. It’s also a region burgeoning with industry, jobs and development. We take a look at why it’s a winner for new-build homes plus explore some of the new home developments that are available. Find out more…
Are you thinking of decorating your new build with period features? What’s great about buying a new-build home is the blank canvas you have to work with. But at the same time there is a distinct lack of period style décor to give your home more character. If adding some period features to your new build is something you hope to achieve, read on for our style and design tips to help you get the balance between modern and period just right.
Upping sticks and moving house with pets in tow is never easy, especially when you consider all the other elements of home moving you have to think about. So, we thought we’d share some pointers and tips for moving into a new-build home with pets.
Do you ever watch a TV drama and recognise the location as somewhere you’ve visited or that you live near? We’ve gone across the country to bring you some of the new build homes you’ll find close to famous locations.
Which location would you most like to live near? Take a look at our list and click on the new links to the new home developments featured, to find out more and register your interest.
If you’re a property investor or interested in investing in property, and you’re wondering if new-build homes make profitable properties, the answer is ‘Yes’. Read on as we look at the benefits of new-builds for property investors and share the pros and cons of choosing a new build as a buy-to-let.
If you live in or are looking to move to Yorkshire, Nottingham or Derbyshire, you’ll be sure to find new homes from Harron Homes. We share more information about this regional housebuilder as well as some of their popular new home developments. After all, we’re here to make finding your dream new home even easier!
The country voted and there’s no denying that Labour’s landslide win in the polls is a major positive for housebuilders. The same can be said for first-time buyers too, who remain optimistic the new government can make much-needed changes to support home ownership. We look more closely at the plans for new homes, housebuilding and supporting home ownership under the new Labour government, alongside what experts in the industry think.
