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A major landmark building in Gloucester that has been transformed into luxury homes has come under new management. Principle Estate Management will take over the responsibility for The Post House – part of the Royal Mail’s former sorting centre operations around two miles east of the city centre. The building …

Have you ever dreamed of being the squire of a plush mansion – but only have the budget for a three-bed semi-detached? Well, a new addition to the South West property market could be worth a look, if you don’t mind getting your hands dirty. An incredible derelict manor house …

Most people probably don’t pay too much attention to street names when house-hunting. But it turns out the first line of your address can affect how much your home is worth. Astonishingly, this is particularly true if it sounds rude. On average, many naughty names appear to actually boost property …

Million pound Berkshire homes were still changing hands at the height of lockdown – including one which sold for an incredible £6 million. The coronavirus outbreak has had a massive effect on the housing market, and statistics from the Land Registry show an enormous drop in sales between the start …

Development in Reading is a hot topic. On the one hand, people are concerned about the amount of flats being built, the lack of family homes and the effect on the local roads and infrastructure. On the other, Reading Borough Council has steep government targets to meet, a growing population, …

Plans for a huge new development in Reading now contain no affordable housing after the developer submitted an amended plan. Hermes Property Unit Trust had submitted plans for more than 600 homes on the site of the empty former Royal Mail depot in Caversham Road. Initially, it was proposed the …

Urban exploring has become something of a secret phenomenon in the UK. Thousands of explorers are spending their time researching, visiting and documenting old abandoned buildings situated both in remote, distant locations and hidden in the heart of urban areas. In Yorkshire there have been a number of individuals that …

National property developer Godwin Developments has bought one of Nottingham’s former Royal Mail sorting office. The business said it has ambitious plans to demolish the existing building and transform it into a large mixed-use residential development. The building fronts onto Brook Street and Bath Street where it overlooks St. Mary’s …

The huge and historic home of the former Royal Mail sorting offices could soon be demolished and transformed into residential apartments. Overlooking St Mary’s Rest Garden, the Bendigo Building in Bath Street was named after 19th Century St Ann’s champion boxer William ‘Bendigo’ Thompson, who went undefeated in 23 fights …

Are you an avid bargain hunter? If so, you could be in luck as there are some absolute steals on the property market right now. Three houses all based in the Black Country are up for auction – all with a guide price of just £,5000. All houses are set …