Hatchfield Farm 400 home development in Newmarket
Work is progressing on the 400-home Hatchfield Farm development in a Suffolk town, as this aerial drone shot taken by Phil Fuller shows. The controversial plans to build the estate in Fordham Road, Newmarket, which had been on the table since 2009, were finally given the go-ahead three years ago. After two planning inquiries which supported the development, […]
Home from iconic film, Notting Hill, is for sale
Notting Hill is a London area known for its annual carnival, world-famous antiques market and of course, Richard Curtis’s namesake romcom. Much of the 1999 film was shot on the bustling streets of this west London postcode, where Hugh Grant’s floppy-haired, bookshop-owning character William Thacker wooed megastar Anna Scott, played by Julia Roberts. But not […]
Nine questions, all first-time buyers should ask
It seems that the property market is starting to pick up again after weeks in lockdown. Many of you are eager to resume your plans to buy your first home, and to help you be better equipped, we’ve compiled a list of the essential questions every first-time buyer should ask when viewing a property. We […]
How to ‘do it yourself’ around the home
If you’re thinking about buying a property that needs a bit of TLC, there are now more opportunities than ever to roll up those sleeves and learn how to do things yourself. Thanks to an endless stream of property TV shows, often full of skilled creative types who’ve transformed mundane homes into incredible spaces (you’ve […]
The most-viewed homes on Rightmove in 2022
At the end of each year, we love to take a look at the homes that have caught the attention of home-hunters in a big way over the last twelve months. And what do 2022’s most-viewed homes have in common? Well, it’s fair to say they’re all absolutely spectacular. Our property expert, Tim Bannister, says: […]
Beautiful renovated churches for sale
We love hunting for showstopping homes for sale across Great Britain. Especially when it involves an incredible renovation of a unique building. So, from one-of-a-kind converted chapels, to incredible homes that retain many impressive original features, we’ve listed some of our favourite churches for sale right now. Take a look… An Art Deco chapel in […]
House price forecast: what could happen in 2023?
There’s been a lot going on in the housing market this year. We started 2022 with months of record-breaking house price increases, huge levels of demand from buyers, and homes selling more quickly than ever before. As the year progressed, we started to see the market settle down after an exceptionally busy two years, and […]
Moving home in 2023? Here’s what you need to know
Are you thinking of moving home in 2023? Whether you’re already home-hunting, you’re ready to kick-start your search, or thinking of selling your home, here’s what’s happening in the housing market as we begin the new year. Take a look… Home-buyers will have more choice in 2023 Boxing Day traditionally signals the start of the […]
Interest rates rise to 4%: what it means for mortgages
If you’re looking to buy a home right now, or you’re coming to the end of a fixed-rate mortgage deal, you’ll know there has been lots of news about interest rate rises and how they can impact mortgage rates. And now, the Bank of England (BofE) has announced another interest rate rise of 0.5%, which […]
