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Put yourself on the map

Have you used our state-of-the-art mapping system yet?

When you order searches through our website, you’ll no doubt have noticed we’ve made a rather substantial improvement recently. Earlier this year we introduced our mapping system, which automatically plots the location of the requested property. It proved an instant hit with customers, and has made significant improvements to the way we work.

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Property Report Infographics – October 2020

Highlights from the October 2020 property report:-

  • House prices annual change percentage – August 2020 data
    Wales has shown a 2.9% gain when compared to last year, whereas the North East had a 1.2% loss.
  • House prices annual change percentage – two year comparison (August 2020/19/18 data)
    Nottinghamshire shows the most combined growth – 5.3% (2018), 1.9% (2019) & 6.9% (2020). Leicestershire follows closely behind with 5.6% (2018), 3% (2019) and 5.3% (2020).
  • Sales trend Q2 2020 sales comparison by County
    Counties were on average 29.3% down on last quarter and 67% down on Q2 2020. This huge downturn in sales was most likely down to the Coronavirus pandemic and its global effect on the nation.
  • Mortgage lenders – market share 2019
    59.6% of all mortgage lending in the UK goes through the top five providers

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Visit the NEW Severn Trent Services website

We are pleased to announce that Severn Trent Services have a brand new website!

It has had a complete overhaul with the design now inline with current branding. It is also responsive for multiple devices so looks great on desktop, tablet and mobile.
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Property Report Infographics – September 2020

Highlights from the September 2020 property report:-

  • House prices annual change percentage – May 2020 data
    The South West has a 3.6% gain when compared to last year, whereas the Greater London shows a 1.4% loss.
  • House prices annual change percentage – two year comparison (May 2020/19/18 data)
    Leicestershire shows the most combined growth – 7.2% (2018), 3.4% (2019) & 3.9% (2020). Nottinghamshire follows closely behind with 5.6% (2018), 3.9% (2019) and 3.7% (2020).
  • Sales trend Q2 2020 sales comparison by County
    Counties were on average 29.3% down on last quarter and 67% down on Q2 2020. This huge downturn in sales was most likely down to the Coronavirus pandemic and its global effect on the nation.
  • Mortgage lenders – market share 2019
    59.6% of all mortgage lending in the UK goes through the top five providers

National Grid Transmission Searches price increase

National Grid Transmission Searches will increase in price from Tuesday 1st September. 

From this date, the price of the search will be £87.68 (£105.22 incl. VAT). The current price is £78.83 (plus VAT).

The search identifies whether any high voltage lines – which carry approximately 11,000 volts from power stations to substations around the country – or high pressure gas pipes – which move gas to local area distribution networks – are within close proximity to the searched property.

This equipment is usually protected by easements or wayleaves, which can restrict development in the vicinity.

You can read more about Transmission Searches here, or should you have any queries, our contact details can be found here.