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Using good design to keep construction costs down
Mar 8, 2023

It should go without saying that now more than ever, it’s important to keep costs down in construction projects. With the prices of both materials and labour significantly higher than they were a couple of years ago, it would be foolish not to look for ways to save money. Read more to find out how using good design can help to keep construction costs down.

Kate Faulkner's property price report - February 2023
Mar 1, 2023

It’s important not to let a bad news property stat get in the way of a miserable property headline talking about how property prices are falling, despite the fact that our indices show, without exception that property prices are actually up year on year – albeit at lower rates than they were for most of 2022. Read Kate Faulkners comprehensive property analysis and market report here.

Despite some media headlines, some areas are selling properties faster than they did last year
Feb 15, 2023

According to Zoopla's latest research, Liverpool is currently the fastest moving property market in the UK. Zoopla also say that several other major cities are now among some of the fastest moving markets in the UK, as the trend for rural and coastal areas comes to an end. Despite all the doom and gloom about the property market since the mini budget last September, it's clear from this data, which covers the timings October to December 2022, that some areas are seeing properties selling faster than they did in the previous year.

What will happen to the property market in 2023?
Feb 8, 2023

Well, if you listen to the mainstream media – especially The Telegraph – you would think the property market is going to crash and burn this year. Read more to find out the property price forecasts for 2023.

Private rented sector report from Kate Faulkner - Q3 2022
Feb 1, 2023

For the first time in the housing market, we are seeing demand versus stock levels tighter in the rental market than the sales market, hence higher rents are being offered by those desperate to secure a home. To find out what's really happening to rents, demand, supply and yields, read the full PRS report for Q3 2022 here from Kate Faulkner.