Once again, the country is in lockdown, but the housing market remains open so that people can view properties and move home.
They were set to end in December this year, but Barratt Developments confirms it will extend its special discount offers for the NHS and Armed Forces. Now set to run until June 2021, we find out more about the schemes, and where in the country they have been most popular.
Whether you are a golfer yourself, or you have one in the family, it goes without saying that there’s no better place to live near than a golf course. When it comes to new build developments, they are often built out of town, which can often mean closer to the local 18-holes. We take a look at some of the new homes across the country where you can find a golf course literally a few minutes’ drive away.
The government has recently announced new measures to enable much-needed new homes to be built in urban areas. Yes, a shortage of affordable housing, increasing vacant brownfield sites, and the need to help cities and high streets recover after the pandemic have made it time to regenerate our cities. Find out more…
Last month, the Prime Minister announced plans for a 95% mortgage scheme to help enable first-time buyers onto the property ladder. With younger buyers struggling to save for a deposit and being stuck in the rental trap, plus with a plethora of mortgage deals being wiped out since the pandemic struck, can 95% mortgages be the lifeline needed?
At the end of September, the National House Building Council (NHBC) announced the launch of its first ever apprenticeship scheme. It is aimed at developing the skills of the next generation of housebuilders, helping to manage the ongoing shortage of skills in the country’s construction sector.
What are the best new homes to work from home in? Covid-19 has changed the way many people work, with a large number being asked by employers to stay at home to do so. Since March, most non-essential workers, those who would usually work from an office, have been working from home. So, what do new build homes have to offer remote workers?
Government plans revealed at the end of September that a potential 3,000+ homes could be built across the Northamptonshire towns of Corby, Kettering, and Wellingborough. With a significant number of new developments already being built in these areas, we look at the benefits of the region, and some of the new homes available for sale.
Like it or not, the way we live and the homes in which we live in are soon going to be different. Climate change remains a constant ‘top of the agenda’ matter, hence more energy efficient homes are needed. We look at what plans are in place for new homes, the issues, and which housebuilders are championing sustainability.
The last couple of years have been somewhat challenging for smaller scale housebuilders, a group who play a vital role in the delivery of new housing across the country. We look at some of the barriers they face in today’s market and explore why we need SME housebuilders to thrive.
