New Somerset Boutique Brings Fashion and Community Spirit Back to Watchet Saturday, July 19, 2025 boutique fashion community watchet resilience localbusiness somerset entrepreneurship affordability inclusivity Tucked away behind a hardware store in the seaside town of Watchet lies Maria’s Casual Wear, a vibrant new clothing boutique that opened its doors in April. More than just a retail space, it embodies resilience, community, … Read More
Bath Should Consider Relinquishing World Heritage Status to Ease Housing Pressures Saturday, July 19, 2025 bath housing worldheritage unesco saltford development affordability conservation infrastructure summit Phil Harding, leader of Saltford Environmental Group, has sparked a local debate by suggesting that Bath consider giving up its UNESCO World Heritage status. He argues that the designation limits housing development in Bath, … Read More
Soaring Rent Prices Highlight Somerset’s Housing Crisis Monday, June 2, 2025 rent somerset housing affordability bath rentalprices inflation ukhousing crisis landlords Rents across Somerset have surged dramatically, underlining the ongoing housing crisis in the region. In Bath and North East Somerset, the average monthly rent for a privately rented home reached £1,736 in the year leading up … Read More
The Paradox of Yeovil: Cheapest Properties That Sell Quickly Saturday, May 31, 2025 yeovil somerset housing property affordability realestate markettrends newbuilds salesspeed firsttimebuyers Yeovil presents a fascinating contradiction in Somerset’s housing market. While it boasts some of the most affordable property prices in the county, homes there consistently sell at a surprisingly brisk pace. As of 2024, the … Read More
Bruton: The New Notting Hill for Celeb Escapes Sunday, May 4, 2025 bruton somerset celebrities notting hill town wealthy famous property michelin-starred affordability The picturesque town of Bruton in Somerset has undergone a remarkable transformation, attracting comparisons to Notting Hill at its prime in the late 90s. Despite its modest population of nearly 3,000, Bruton is now home to a … Read More
Rising UK House Prices Prompt Concerns Over Affordability Tuesday, April 22, 2025 uk house prices affordability property england stamp duty housing market salary first-time buyers second-time buyers The average price of a property in England has climbed to nearly £300,000, marking a 5.4% increase over the last 12 months. This surge in house prices has sparked conversations about the challenges of buying and selling … Read More