Research published by property consultancy JLL shows that Exeter house prices are expected to rise at a faster rate than the UK average over the next five years.
JLL predicts that Exeter will experience an average year on year price rise of 3.9% between 2017 and 2021, compared with 2.5% for the rest of the UK.
Prices are expected to go up by 4% from last year in 2017 and another 4% in 2018, although JLL expects this year on year increase to slightly fall in subsequent years to 3.5% in 2019 and 2020, before rising again to 4% in 2021.
Essential maintenance work is due to start today (Tuesday 28 February) on traffic signals at two junctions in Exeter.
Traffic signals, poles and electrics at the junction of Pinhoe Road, Hamlin Lane and Beacon Lane, and the junction of Queen Street and Paul Street are being replaced as part of a Devon County Council scheme to upgrade signals which have reached the end of their serviceable life.
Repairs will also be carried out on cable ducting where required.
Temporary traffic signals will be in place throughout the duration of the scheme which is expected to be...
Leading independent education specialists Class People will be swapping their recruitment hats for Mr Men costumes this Thursday, all in aid of World Book Day. This Thursday, Class People will be joining hundreds of schools and communities around the UK to help promote reading, with a particular focus on education to encourage those in the classroom to read more. The team will be getting creative in the Exeter branch and dressing up as their chosen Mr Men character, as well as reading out extracts from the book over on their social media platforms. Lynis Bassett, Chief Executive Officer,...
Central College of Animal Studies are proud to open the doors of their new Centre in Exeter in preparation for their first cohort of students in September.
The newly refurbished centre is located in Matford and has spacious facilities to enable the delivery of the highest quality of veterinary nurse training, supported by our experienced teaching staff.
The College, having achieved approval from Central Qualifications (CQ), offers the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing course, delivered over a three year full or part time work-based programme, enabling students to...
The London Beauty Training Academy (LBTA) have launched the first of their apprenticeship career guides in the run up to National Apprenticeship Week 2017, running from 6th March to 10th March.
A career in the beauty industry can suit people from all backgrounds and aspirations, from school leavers just joining the jobs market, to older people returning to work after a career break or those looking for a career change.
LBTA are running the career guides alongside National Apprenticeship Week, which looks to bring together employers and apprentices from across England to...
Geoff Parling praised his Exeter Chiefs team-mates for grinding out a “tough victory” against Newcastle Falcons at the weekend.
The England and British Lions international featured for the whole 80 minutes as Rob Baxter’s side moved up to second in the Aviva Premiership standings thanks to their 36-14 win at Sandy Park.
Keen to build on their success of the week previous at Worcester Warriors, the Chiefs again had to overcome a stuttering start to the match before producing a solid second half show that once again yielded maximum reward.
Over the last two years we have seen a dramatic shift in our energy supply services. Customers have been switching suppliers and new companies have been entering the market offering cheaper deals and better service.
New entrants to the energy market and a greater consumer focus being shifted to customer service, ethical supplies and trust; has reduced the market share of the big six from 100 per cent five years ago to 86 per cent at the end of 2016.
The future focus for consumers could very well include trusted local suppliers, a move away from the historic market providers...
FOLK music charity Traditional Arts Support in the Community (TASC) has received £24,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to carry out research into the traditional step dancing of Dartmoor.
The charity has been devising and delivering projects since 1994 but this is its first partnership outside Wales.
Director Philip Freeman, who also founded the Welsh Folk Music Development organisation TRAC-CYMRU, said, “We’re very excited about this project and see it as a huge privilege to make it happen.”
TASC will be working closely with Dartmoor Folk Festival, which...
Enjoy pie and mash before listening to Exeter Chiefs’ Head Coach Rob Baxter discuss the Chiefs’ rise from the Championship to Aviva Premiership title contenders.
Rob is an enthralling speaker and this is set to be a fascinating evening for Chiefs novices and experts alike.
Food on the evening will be a Chunk 'Tomahawk' Pie, filled with steak, bacon and borlotti beans in a rich Jack Daniels BBQ sauce, served with creamy mash (a vegetarian alternative will be available).
Tickets are £20, which includes food, and can be booked at www.sandypark.co.uk/book
Sight loss charity RNIB are inviting you to join us for this year’s Tea for RNIB on Thursday 23rd March by hosting your own Tea party or cake sale and help support thousands of people living with sight loss in Devon and Cornwall.
All you need to do is ask everyone you know either at work, school, college or even at home to bake something yummy, set a time and place for your tea party and ask everyone who attends to make a small donation to RNIB.
Emily was just one and a half when she was diagnosed with a sight loss condition. RNIB have been a huge part of her life since she...
