In a motion to be debated by full Council on Monday 25 November, Councillor Mark Lowry is warning that the city is facing a housing crisis and asking for support for the Yes to Homes campaign.
Councillor Lowry, Cabinet member for Finance whose portfolio includes housing delivery said: “By supporting the National Housing Federation’s Yes to Homes campaign we show that we are committed...
The number of homes sold in the UK over the past three months reached its highest level since January 2010 as buyers across the country began to return to the market, says the latest RICS residential market survey (11 June 2013).
Chartered surveyors in the UK sold on average 17.9 properties during the three months to May. While low compared to the market peak of six years ago, it still...
Plymouth City Council is celebrating the first ever National Self Build Week and calling on prospective self builders to get in touch.
Encouraging people who want to build their own homes is part of the Get Plymouth Building programme that aims to create more affordable housing and help people get on the housing ladder.
A self build champion, Amy Luxton, has been appointed from...
The NICEIC & ELECSA are reissuing a crucial message as we approach the Christmas season; think safety first when decorating your home this Christmas.
The UK’s leading regulatory body for electricians NICEIC and ELECSA surveyed 2,000 UK tenants and homeowners. With 9 in 10 of us using lights to decorate this Christmas, some disturbing facts have been revealed about our attitude to...
As the clocks go back and the evenings become darker earlier, homeowners all across the UK are being warned to heighten the security of their houses.
A spokesperson from the a leading locksmith Newcastle company – QuickPick locksmiths says “homeowners should not be deterred by costs as there are a wide range of affordable basic digital locks on the market to secure your possessions and...
An Exeter-based charity held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open their two new zero carbon energy ‘Satellite’ Landlord Supported Living Houses. The event was followed by a drinks and canapés reception for VIP guests and supporters.
WESC Foundation, a school and college for children, young people and adults with sight loss is a specialist centre for Visual Impairment. The...
