Marham Park Bury St Edmunds shop update as deal falls through

Marham Park Shop

Work on a long-awaited shop on a Bury St Edmunds estate could begin as early as next year as the owner has now revealed a previous deal has fallen through.  FPC (Marham Park) Ltd said it has been “trying to negotiate a deal” with a stakeholder for the building of a new convenience store off Crosses Link […]

What does the Budget mean for the Housing Market in Bury St Edmunds?

Housing Budget

As we assess the latest UK Budget’s implications for the housing market, the biggest impact may arise from changes planned in prior Budgets rather than any new announcements. While recent measures have focused on adding a 2% surcharge for additional property purchases—significant for landlords and those with multiple properties—the broader market will also experience increases […]

Councils Raise Alarm as Suffolk’s Housing Targets Skyrocket

Local councils in Suffolk are sounding the alarm over the government’s decision to more than double housing targets, a move that is stirring deep concerns about the future of the county’s natural landscapes. Despite accusations of being “Nimbys” (not in my backyard), council leaders stress their worries aren’t about resisting change but about safeguarding the […]

Reimagining Goodfellows: A Sustainable Past Meets a Vision for the Future in Bury St Edmunds

Goodfellows Bury St Edmunds

The Goodfellows site in Bury St Edmunds has been a symbol of both sustainable innovation and unfortunate challenges. Originally constructed in 2008 by Havebury Housing, the timber-framed block of 12 eco-friendly flats received much praise, even winning the prestigious RIBA East Sustainability Award and the Suffolk Association of Architects Design Award in 2009. Despite its […]

New David Lloyd Bury St Edmunds Marham Park to open December 2024

David Lloyd Marham

A long-awaited health and fitness club will open its doors this December, it has been revealed.  David Lloyd Clubs has announced its new Bury St Edmunds facility on the Marham Park estate will be opening to the public in less than four months’ time. Kristen Westwood, new general manager at David Lloyd Bury St Edmunds, said: […]

Buying a House in Bury St Edmunds? Here’s a Process List to Help

Buying a new home

Buying a house in the UK involves several steps, often requiring the involvement of various third parties, such as mortgage lenders, solicitors, and surveyors. Here’s a simple breakdown of the process: Determine Your Budget Action: Calculate how much you can afford to spend on a house, including the deposit (usually 5-20% of the house price). […]

Two New Homes Approved Near Bury St Edmunds Town Centre

Plans to build two homes close to a west Suffolk town centre have been approved.  Rees Pryers Architects, on behalf of the applicants, submitted proposals to construct homes in St Andrew’s Street South in Bury St Edmunds. Documents lodged with West Suffolk Council said the semi-detached, three bedroom homes will be built on overgrown land. The […]

The Housing Outlook for Bury St Edmunds and Beyond

Max Turner from the new homes team at Savills discusses the latest housing outlook. As we enter what is traditionally the most popular time of year to buy and sell a home, it feels like the property market is beginning to warm up just in time for summer. Underpinned by a slightly better than expected economic performance alongside […]