Cheltenham might be new to you, but this small town has a lot of history behind it - and not just Georgian! People have been living around Cheltenham for centuries and some have left their marks so if you’re a history buff, here are our picks for some days out to get to know your new home. Holst Victorian House Situated at 4, Clarence Road, Cheltenham, the Holst Victorian House (formerly known as...
Sorry, we couldn’t resist the pun… A disused public toilet block in Cheltenham town centre is up for grabs to anyone who’s feeling flush (OK, we’ll stop now). The 50 square metre building is a great opportunity for developers or businesses with the creative vision to bring something new and exciting to the centre of Cheltenham. The block is in the Brewery Quarter of Cheltenham, on the corner...
The notoriously cheap-but-cratered North Place Car Park in the centre of Cheltenham may soon be transformed into a residential development of more than 150 eco-friendly homes. The consultation period for Wavensmere Homes’ development proposals ended in January and Cheltenham Borough Council planners are set to make a decision on May 25. A good mix of homes for a good mix of people Architect firm...
UK mortgages are at their highest interest rates in 16 years so if you’re a homeowner who’s facing a home loan hike or if you’re about to buy a property in Cheltenham, you might be wondering how to cope. We’ve got some useful tips for existing homeowners and hopefuls so that you can meet any challenges your mortgage might send your way. Find out when your current mortgage term will end If...
The recent Ofgem price hikes may well prompt UK people to sell their homes and move to smaller or more energy-efficient places this year. Housebuilder Redrow asked UK homeowners how they were feeling about their energy bills and found that 26% of them were considering a house move to reduce this expenditure. More than half of UK homeowners increasingly worried about rising energy costs More than...
Stagecoach, Gloucester’s biggest bus company, has made it easier to travel between Cheltenham and Gloucester by providing more buses during the day and later into the night. Since January 7, Stagecoach has extended its evening services on the popular routes by an hour to give people more access to the night time economies of Cheltenham and Gloucester. This extra hour means an additional four or five...
At the start of a new year, lots of us make resolutions to exercise more or to send letters instead of emails and texts. Some of us go a bit further and resolve to find a new home instead. If you’re in the latter camp, then let us help you with your home hunting mission by showing off three of our best. Sterling Court, Cheltenham, GL51 8LY, £170,000 This two-bedroom, first-floor apartment is ideal...
Cheltenham drivers who try to join or use a bus lane in order to escape a long queue will face automatic fines after traffic enforcement cameras went live on Monday December 4. Three of the town’s main bus lanes are covered by these ANPR-enabled cameras and car drivers caught entering these bus lanes will receive a fine through the post. More cameras coming in January 2024 These cameras are just...
After months of waiting, the government released its autumn budget in November and it contained some good news for first-time homebuyers. The mortgage guarantee scheme is extended by 18 months Many house hunters were waiting to hear what the government planned to do about the mortgage guarantee scheme. This scheme helps buyers to secure mortgages with a 95% loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 95% on...
There’s nothing more exciting than the prospect of a new year in a new home so if you’re looking for a stunning property in Cheltenham, we can help you to find one. Here’s just three of our current favourites. Bramley Road, Cheltenham GL51 7LT, £295,000 It might seem odd to describe a house as being friendly, but sometimes it’s just the right word. This four-bedroomed semi-detached house in...