Around one hundred and eighty people attended a seminar last week organised by CPRE Devon to address the controversial issue of where new homes should be built in Exeter, East Devon, Teignbridge and Mid Devon.
Presentations by East Devon MP Sir Hugo Swire, and Simon Thornley and Andy Wood from the Greater Exeter Strategic Plan (GESP) gave rise to lively debate at the meeting last Friday (January 19th).
The Devon Branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England announced it had appointed independent consultants to establish how many and what kind of new homes need to be built...
Sixteen new luxury rental apartments, located in Abbey Road, Torquay, just a short stroll to the seafront, were officially opened in a ribbon cutting ceremony by local MP Kevin Foster. Commerce House is a multi-million-pound project of high-spec one, and two-bed contemporary unfurnished, energy efficient apartments, now ready to let from as little as £575 pm.
Bringing sophisticated city living to Torquay, the impressive re-development, including stunning penthouse suites, showcases a makeover normally only seen in large hotels or commercial buildings; boasting luxury living at...
Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, has welcomed an overall 11% reduction in the number of housing repossession cases listed at Exeter County Court in the three-month period ending 30th June. This is in comparison to the same period in 2016.
Steve Barriball, Citizens Advice Exeter Chief Executive, said: “In the last quarter there were 126 cases listed for repossession, an overall 11% reduction, or 16 cases, on the previous year. However, there was a small increase in private rented sector repossessions, which were up by one case.
House price inflation slowed further in June, according to the latest South West RICS UK Residential Market Survey. At the same time there is little encouragement for sales activity with new instructions declining and new buyer enquiries remaining flat across the region.
The June RICS Residential Market Survey included additional questions to gather further insight regarding the generally flat trend in activity being seen across the region. Respondents cited domestic political uncertainty and Brexit as the biggest influences for subdued activity. Looking at price inflation, in June...
Whether you’re renovating, extending or building your home from scratch, SelfBuild & Design South West is the place to be for all your self build needs. No matter what stage you’re at, you will find inspiration, guidance and support at the Show through expert-led seminars and masterclasses. Ask an expert about your designs and ideas, with a one-on-one consultation from a range of specialists, including architects, project managers and planning experts. Discuss your needs and requirements with exhibitors covering all aspects of self build from land finding to finance and timber frame to...
A development of eighteen energy efficient homes in Dartmoor National Park has just been awarded joint first at the Royal Town Planning Institute (SW) Awards for Planning Excellence 2017.
The Stafford Close Housing Scheme in Christow, the first of its kind in a UK National Park, is built to the innovative Passivhaus model which is the leading international low energy design standard for new homes. Fuel poverty is an important issue for occupiers of affordable homes, so ensuring that these houses are well designed is good for the occupiers, good for the National Park and good for...
Teignbridge District Council has scooped a top regional award, winning Regional Council / Local Authority of the Year at the South West Regional Energy Efficiency & Healthy Homes Awards 2017.
Taking the top prize for its leading work in energy efficient projects for the local community and priority in tackling fuel poverty, Teignbridge was up against councils from Bristol, Exeter and South Somerset.
Judges at the awards took into consideration Teignbridge’s role in:
• the impact their work has had within the local community
Momentum is continuing to ebb in the South West housing market as both newly agreed sales and buyer interest remains flat in April. The results of the RICS UK Residential Market Survey, April 2017, general consensus point to new instructions continue to drop in the region. Anecdotal evidence cites a lack of choice; uncertainty due to the calling of an early election; and the ramifications of stamp duty changes as factors hampering activity.
The lack of choice for would-be buyers across the South West is still a key issue and in April new instructions remained negative for a third...
Private landlords, property investors and owners of empty homes are invited to a free Landlord Open Evening hosted by Teignbridge District Council on Thursday 18 May.
Open to all Teignbridge landlords, whether currently renting or thinking about renting, the event covers all areas of buy to let and brings together experts and industry providers under one roof. With an informal environment, landlords will have the opportunity to network and gain more information and advice they need to run tenancies effectively as well as brush up on managing a safe, secure and profitable tenancies...
Those looking to get onto the property ladder in Exeter and Devon will be happy to hear that it is easier to get a mortgage right now than any time since 2014.
After the housing crisis, mortgage lending standards became unreasonably tight for many years. The inability to source a mortgage has been an issue particularly acute among first-time buyers.
However, the tide appears to be changing as research has shown that nearly a third of mortgage brokers hadn't encountered any problems sourcing mortgage for any type of client in the latter half of last year. This figure was up...
