Why are townhouses so popular in 2024
By Vicky Dudbridge, director,
Savills Residential Development Sales
Back in the nineteenth century the term ‘townhouse’ described the town residence of someone whose main home was in the country. Nowadays, it is used to describe a particular house type, normally a terraced home, with accommodation arranged over three or four storeys. Click for more...
Breathing New Life into Bath's Historic Buildings
By James Drudge, Associate at Knight Frank’s Bath new homes team
As one of the world's most beautifully preserved Georgian cities, Bath's stunning architecture and rich history draw visitors from around the globe. However, maintaining the city's heritage while adapting to modern needs is an ongoing challenge. Fortunately, changes to permitted development rights have opened up new avenues for revitalizing neglected commercial properties through residential conversions. Click for more...
Property news
Detached homes most likely to return to the market
New research from up-front information platform, Home Sale Pack, reveals that in current market conditions, detached homes are more likely to return to the market compared to any other property type, accounting for almost 40% of relisted for sale stock.
Is your property worth £20k more than your neighbours?
The latest research from quick sale specialists, Open Property Group, has revealed that there’s one common property feature found on every street that could mean your home is worth £20,000 more than your neighbour. The bad news? Just 5% of all homes currently on the market boast it.
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Interiors
This month interior designer Clair Strong shares some of her quick and easy tips for revamping your home ready for the spring
Spring is the perfect time to revamp your home. Small design changes can make a real difference to your house and give it a new lease of life. I believe in the power of a good spring clean and declutter to get ready for warmer summer days ahead. A spring revamp doesn’t have to mean major renovations or big DIY projects - here are 25 quick and easy ways to update your home this spring.
