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We are making great progress with one of our latest projects here in Norwich, Norfolk. Exceptional three bedroom semi detached homes in the popular suburb of Thorpe St Andrew.

Since the middle of June, lockdown measures in the UK have gradually been easing. On the 15th June, some non-essential shops were allowed to reopen, while the 4th July is set to see the return of pubs, restaurants and hairdressers. This is great news for Norwich businesses, many of which have struggled to keep going through lockdown. The reopening of the city’s economy will provide residents, and investors, with plenty of opportunities to make the most of what Norwich has to offer. Keep reading to find out more. 

Carefully investing your money in property can bring big returns. Whether you’re renovating a house in an up-and-coming area or joining forces with a developer building new apartment blocks, get it right, and the rewards can be considerable. This week, we’re taking a look at some success stories. From investing in a property hotspot just before it takes off to finding an all-important gap in the market, these stories show how you can win big when you get it just right. 

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown have taken a huge toll on the UK economy. Thousands of people have been made redundant, millions are on furlough, and many businesses are still unable to trade as normal. As a result, a lot of experts fear a property crash is on its way.
In an effort to stave off any potential drop in house values, and boost the post-lockdown economy, the Government recently announced significant changes to UK stamp duty.

New laws laid in Parliament today (21st July 2020), will deliver much-needed new homes and revitalise town centres across England, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced.The new rules, which will come into effect by September, will mean full planning applications will not be required to demolish and rebuild unused buildings as homes and commercial and retail properties can be quickly repurposed to help revive our high streets and town centres.

Norwich has been named as one of the UK’s biggest areas of excellence in research and just a quick look around the city and wider area and it’s easy to see why. The city boasts the third highest concentration of research parks in the UK, with its two leading universities – the University of East Anglia and Norwich University of the Arts – being central hubs for this high level of intensive research. The high numbers and skill levels of graduates from these pioneering institutions supported a 21% increase in digital business in the area between 2010 and 2013 with almost 20,000 people working in the sector today.

New research carried out by Frank Knight has outlined the state of the UK property market as of May 2018. The main headlines of the report are that growth has slowed over all although there remains a positive rate of change. Price growth across the UK is expected to be 1% in 2018 and 14.2% in total between 2018 and 2022. UK rental growth is also set to be around 14% between 2018 and 2022.

For students, Norwich strikes the ideal balance of the big city and the calm of the country. It’s this combination of rural charm and urban excitement that saw it named as one of the best small cities in the world. Students also regularly rate it as one of the best places in the UK to be a student, but what is it that makes it so unique?

Norwich is without doubt one of our loveliest cities with the whole Norfolk area offering a lifestyle to savour. From the most charming idyllic villages to the bustle of the Golden Triangle, there's something to suit every investor and all budgets. But whether you're a local or someone considering moving into the area, a professional approach is a must. Here are five brief tips for investing in the area.

This is one of our most exciting property opportunities in Norwich, with a rare rental property in a great area with an existing high yield rental contract already in place.