The housing market in Exeter has been given an early spring boost following news that buyers will have their best opportunity ever to secure a low mortgage rate in the next few months.
Housebuilder Barratt Homes says that figures from the Bank of England and advice from mortgage brokers are set to give buyers the confidence to make a move sooner rather than later.
“It looks like spring has come early to the housing market,’’ said Barratt managing director Paul Moran. “A combination of low interest rates, new mortgage products and schemes such as Help to Buy are really...
Leading UK housebuilder Charles Church has just 11 properties remaining at its Kings Grove development in Exeter. The site boasts two to five bedroom houses and it is situated on the outskirts of the city, forming part of the Cranbrook community. Picked for its easy access to the M5 motorway, Exeter International Airport and the coast, Kings Grove has 3 bed detached properties available from £255,000 The homes have been carefully designed to complement the local environment, offering a combination of stone, brick and render and roofed in either grey slates or terracotta tiles. They are...
Most people use their shed to store garden equipment, bicycles and even expensive power tools. Yet, often, sheds are fitted with inadequate locks, or no lock at all.
Since June last year, over seventy-one victims in South Devon had their sheds broken into and property stolen. Almost half of these occurred in Teignbridge.
Fourteen sheds were broken into in Torquay and twelve across Ivybride and Kingsbridge. The areas reporting the fewest number of break-ins were Totnes, Dartmouth, Paignton and Brixham.
To reduce this type of crime, Police have teamed with South Devon...
A team of Exeter students have reached the final four of an international competition, designed to showcase technological innovation.
The Computer Science undergraduates devised a ground-breaking home security system, which allows doors to be locked and unlocked via a normal mobile phone.
The four-strong team of Matthew Gilbert, Joshua Holmes, George Young and Ashleigh Udoh were one of around 20 university teams from across the UK and the US to enter the Project Arduino competition organised by Thales, a leading engineering and technology company.
The drive for energy efficient homes could increase asthma risks, according to new research.
Led by a team at the University of Exeter Medical School, the research has found that a failure by residents to heat and ventilate retrofitted properties could lead to more people developing the respiratory condition.
Working with leading UK social housing provider, Coastline Housing, the research team assessed data from the residents of 700 properties in Cornwall. They found that people living in more energy efficient homes had a greater risk of asthma, and that the presence of...
This Sunday (21st December), Redrow is inviting Exeter residents and those hunting for a new home for 2015, to come along to The Harringtons to enjoy a variety of Christmas treats and get into the festive spirit.
From 3.00pm until 6.00pm the whole family will be in for a sprinkle of festive magic at the Pinhoe-based development. For younger visitors, there is a chance to meet Santa and his reindeer; each child who meets Santa will receive a free gift and the chance to feed and pet two of his reindeer.
Adults will also be in for a treat, with complimentary festive...
Homeowners or private tenants claiming certain income related benefits could qualify for a replacement gas boiler from CosyDevon if theirs is broken or not working properly and installed before 2005*.
As the nights draw in and the evenings get colder, many householders will be looking to turn on our heating – if they haven’t already. Those with ageing boilers dread the day when it eventually breaks down, leaving thousands of pounds to find in order to get a new one. Help is at hand though for those most vulnerable this winter.
An 80 tonne crane has taken up residence on Exmouth Pierhead as nearly £1 million of work starts to replace the sea wall.
This is the final element of infrastructure work in the redevelopment of Exmouth Quay.
The wall replacement is a necessary first step before construction work starts in earnest early next year on a five storey development of 14 waterside apartments.
Eagle One Homes has commissioned Devon firm, Teignmouth Maritime Services, to undertake the piling work. Over the next six weeks nearly 400 tonnes of new steel piling will be lifted into place to...
Homebuyers in Exeter will be spoilt for choice following the opening of Redrow’s stylish new Bishops Court development, situated close to the David Lloyd Health club and Sandy Park Rugby ground, which will play host to the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Set on the eastern edge of Exeter and providing all of the benefits of city living, the exclusive Bishops Court offers homebuyers a range of two, three and four bedroom homes. With a variety of house types to choose from, each offering serious curb appeal, teamed with stylish interiors, there is plenty to suit every home buyer.
Redrow is pleased to invite homebuyers to the launch of its new Canterbury and Stratford showhomes at Otter Grange on Saturday 14th June from 11am – 4pm. Local gardening experts will be on hand to share tips with those who are keen to get started in the garden for the first time as well as homebuyers with plenty of horticultural experience.
Visitors will be able to explore the two showhomes at the development, which is located on the eastern edge of Ottery St Mary. To get homebuyers into the British summer mood, a traditional afternoon tea will also be laid on, including plenty of...
