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Former Woolworths transformation to bring £450k investment to Ipswich
A £450,000 package of infrastructure investment will accompany the conversion of the former Woolworths building into 60 flats, following approval from Ipswich Borough Council's planning and development committee yesterday.Council set to approve 60 flats above Ipswich Bazaar
Plans to convert the vacant upper floors of the former Woolworths building into 60 flats are set to be approved by Ipswich Borough Council's planning and development committee on Wednesday, 05 February.
Stamp duty changes to cost Ipswich homebuyers thousands more from April 2025
From April 2025, homebuyers in Ipswich will face paying thousands more in stamp duty as the government prepares to introduce new thresholds that will particularly impact first-time buyers.
New restaurant coming to Buttermarket as retail unit goes under offer
The former Time2Vape unit will be home to a "new culinary experience" at Ipswich's Buttermarket later this year.
Former Tacket Street beauty salon to be converted into flat
Plans to transform the upper floor of a former Ipswich beauty salon into a two-bedroom flat have been approved. The development will maintain the ground floor as commercial space.
Former Wiff Waff bar premises under offer after seven months
A prominent Waterfront building that previously housed Wiff Waff bar is under offer after being on the market for seven months. The property, listed at £550,000, could soon welcome new owners or renters.
Ipswich MP backs advance rent cap limit but local property experts warn of 'unintended consequences'
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has backed new legislation limiting advance rent payments to one month, but local property experts warn the changes could have unintended consequences for renters in Ipswich.
Ipswich bucks national trend with drop in 'no-fault' eviction claims
While England and Wales recorded their second-highest rate of accelerated possession claims in nine years, new figures show Ipswich landlords filed 25% fewer claims in the latest quarter.
Local property law experts weigh in on 'transformative' leasehold reforms
As the government announces plans to reform England's leasehold system to protect millions of homeowners from unfair practices, Attwells Solicitors says the changes could reshape the local property market.
Half of Ipswich's private rental homes fail energy efficiency standards
New figures show that 50% of private rental properties in Ipswich fall below the government's future energy efficiency targets, with most rated D or below. Landlords must improve their properties to at least a C rating by 2030.
Anger and amusement over 'joke' exterior work on Wherstead Road property
A property on Wherstead Road has sparked a mixture of amusement and bemusement after the owner carried out exterior renovations using what appears to be a material designed only for internal work, leaving debris all over the street.
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An award-winning local law firm. Attwells is rated as "Excellent" on Review Solicitors and holds an impressive 4.8/5 on Feefo.