05 Dec Safety in residential housing
The old saying "safe as houses" is not necessarily true when it comes to property funds. Investors in one of the UK's biggest commercial property funds, worth £2.5bn have been temporarily...
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02 Dec Homeowners are becoming improvers – not movers
Despite the ultra-low-cost of borrowing and steady, if not falling, property prices across the country, homeowners are staying put in increasing numbers. In this climate, it’s no wonder that many people...
21 Nov Ambitious plans for St Albans
Enhancements to an ambitious development in the heart of St Albans are being drawn up to create more affordable homes, business space and parking The site by Alban Arena (pictured), known...
18 Nov Properties for sale dropped 15% in November
The number of properties coming on to the UK housing market is falling at its fastest rate in a decade as next month’s general election deters sellers. The average price tag...
05 Nov The changing face of Stevenage
A £1 billion regeneration means the future of Stevenage's town centre looks bright - but getting here hasn't been easy. As Britain's first new town, mid-20th century Stevenage promised a fresh...
25 Oct Three generations under one roof
It is an unusual set-up, pioneered by Kent County Council - which bought the run-down former hotel for £150,000 - and Thanet District Council, as part of a regeneration scheme...