National Grid Friston Campaign Successful
East Suffolk Council is celebrating Ofgem’s decision to drop Friston as the UK landfall site for National Grid’s ambitious Nautilus interconnector project, instead favouring a location at the Isle of Grain in Kent. This 1.4-gigawatt subsea cable project aims to link the UK and Belgium power grids, channelling enough green energy to power about 1.4 […]
What does the budget mean for the Housing Market in Suffolk
As we assess the latest UK Budget’s implications for the housing market, the biggest impact may arise from changes planned in prior Budgets rather than any new announcements. While recent measures have focused on adding a 2% surcharge for additional property purchases—significant for landlords and those with multiple properties—the broader market will also experience increases […]
Alarm Bells Sound As Suffolk Housing Targets Double
Local councils in Suffolk are sounding the alarm over the government’s decision to more than double housing targets, a move that is stirring deep concerns about the future of the county’s natural landscapes. Despite accusations of being “Nimbys” (not in my backyard), council leaders stress their worries aren’t about resisting change but about safeguarding the […]
Denes Beach, in Southwold, ranked among the most relaxing in the UK by National Spa website
A Suffolk beach has been ranked as among the most relaxing in the UK. Research by SpaSeekers.com listed Denes Beach, in Southwold, as the third most relaxing beach in the nation. The study counted the number of times the word ‘relaxing’ was mentioned in online travel reviews of each destination. Of the Denes Beach reviews, 6.6 per cent […]
Buying a House in Southwold? Then Check Out This Process List
Buying a house in the UK involves several steps, often requiring the involvement of various third parties, such as mortgage lenders, solicitors, and surveyors. Here’s a simple breakdown of the process: Determine Your Budget Action: Calculate how much you can afford to spend on a house, including the deposit (usually 5-20% of the house price). […]
The Housing Outlook for the Southwold Area and Beyond
Max Turner from the new homes team at Savills discusses the latest housing outlook. As we enter what is traditionally the most popular time of year to buy and sell a home, it feels like the property market is beginning to warm up just in time for summer. Underpinned by a slightly better than expected economic performance alongside […]
Southwold gets new property platform – A stressless alternative
Having a single focussed property platform with comprehensive information about buying a house in the Southwold area can greatly alleviate stress and streamline the decision-making process for potential homebuyers. Here’s how: Centralised Information Instead of having to search multiple sources for information on different aspects of buying a house (such as mortgage options, legal requirements, […]