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Hills and Gardens most sought after street types - but where does yours rank?

25 February 2025

Our latest research reveals that Hill and Gardens are the street name suffixes that command the highest house prices, but it’s Grove that’s seen the largest annual increase in the price paid for homes on such road types.

A third of over-50s have more than 10 years left on their mortgage

19 February 2025

Our latest research reveals that more than a third of over-50s have more than 10 years left on their mortgage, and that by downsizing their property to one particular type of home, they could instantly release 70% of their equity if not more, helping them to pay off their existing mortgage and enjoy their golden years with a greater financial cushion.

29 affordable homes hitting the market in Christchurch - Starting as low as £375,000 for a two bed detached property

20 January 2025

No less than 29 new homes will soon be hitting the market in Christchurch, providing downsizers with the chance of snagging a home within arm’s reach of Christchurch harbour, but at a considerably lower price than the market average.

Countryside living driving demand for park homes amongst silver downsizers

08 January 2025

Our latest research has revealed where demand is currently highest amongst silver downsizers when it comes to purchasing park home properties and whilst coastal locations remain popular, it’s countryside living that has driven the park home market to the greatest extent over the last year.

Homebuyers highly motivated to beat SDLT deadline, but failure to do so likely to see sales collapse

24 December 2024

Our latest research has revealed that the majority of current homebuyers are motivated to complete before next year’s stamp duty deadline, however, a high proportion of those who don’t will have to re-evaluate their position in the market - which could spur an increase in transactions falling through.

Theft-related crimes soar by +20% during the festive period

12 December 2024

Our latest research reveals that the festive period sees a +20% hike in the number of theft-related crimes such as burglary and robbery.

Almost half of all over-50s are bracing themselves for loneliness this Christmas

05 December 2024

Almost half of all over-50s are bracing themselves for loneliness this Christmas. Our latest research reveals that almost half of over-50s in the UK feel lonely during the Christmas period. With Christmas just around the corner, a survey of over-50s* has revealed that many suffer due to loneliness over the festive season.

Downsizers are unfazed by stamp duty promises, as they sidestep tax altogether with one particular property purchase

02 December 2024

Where in the UK offers the most affordable path to sustainability for homebuyers

22 November 2024

Where in the UK does the most affordable path to sustainability for homebuyers be? With the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in full swing for the next two weeks, the latest research from over-50s property specialists, Regency Living, has revealed which cities here in the UK are currently the most sustainable for homebuyers looking to improve their carbon footprint.