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Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Family home with 'generous' garden hits the market for £300k
A four-bedroom semi-detached family home in Southampton has hit the market for offers over £299,000. Located in Sparsholt Road, the property is offered with no onward chain and is being marketed by Austin & Wyatt - Bitterne, who are "delighted" to welcome it to the market. The estate agent also notes the home has been "well cared for" by the current owners, with a newly replaced roof and guttering, as well as a Swan CCTV security system for added peace of mind. The property features a generous rear garden, off-road parking, and a fully powered home office and workshop, making it an attractive option for those working from home. Dual-aspect lounge/diner with natural light from both ends (Image: Austin & Wyatt/Zoopla) The ground floor boasts a welcoming entrance porch, a bright and spacious dual-aspect lounge/diner, and a modern kitchen that leads to a conservatory and separate utility room. The conservatory offers views of the well-maintained rear garden. READ MORE: Detached house with four bedrooms sells for £400,000 The ground floor also includes a convenient downstairs cloakroom. The first floor houses four bedrooms. Modern kitchen with fitted units and adjacent to a separate utility room (Image: Austin & Wyatt/Zoopla) The master bedroom is a generous double with built-in storage, while the second bedroom is also a good size. The third bedroom is ideal for children or guests, and the fourth bedroom offers a flexible space that can be utilised as a home office or nursery. The family bathroom is also located on this floor. The property also features a driveway providing off-road parking and a private rear garden with side access. The garden offers ample outdoor space for families and entertaining. The powered workshop is ideal for hobbies or storage, and the powered home office offers a quiet retreat for remote working. The property is ideally situated in the popular area of Weston, just a short walk from Weston Shore and close to a range of local amenities. Excellent transport links are on hand, including regular Bluestar 17 bus services into Southampton city centre. The property is also close to nearby primary and secondary schools. Austin & Wyatt - Bitterne describe this property as a "fantastic opportunity to purchase a ready-to-move-into home in a well-connected and family-friendly location". They recommend early viewing of this property.
The Sun
12-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to shut 18 branches starting in DAYS – see the full list of locations
HIGH streets are set to lose another 18 bank branches next month as Lloyds Banking Group is making a series of closures. The group, which owns Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, is closing a total of 254 branches for good this year. Eleven branches have already shut this month, with another 17 to close in May. June will see a further 18 closures, and there will be even more throughout the year. Lloyds has been slashing the number of its high street branches over the last few years as it says customers have moved more online. The banking giant has 27million customers across its Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland subsidiaries. Other banks have also decided to close branches this year, including Santander, NatWest, Barclays and TSB. However Lloyds Banking Group has by far the most closures pencilled in. Nationwide has the most branches remaining open across the country with 606 outlets still operating. The building society has also said it will not leave any town or city that it's currently based in until at least 2028. Which bank branches are closing in June? Halifax: Bitterne: 400/402 Bitterne Road SO18 5RS – June 9 Bournemouth: 335/337 Wimborne Road BH9 2EA – June 4 Felixstowe: 85 Hamilton Road IP11 7BQ – June 2 Fleetwood: 4 Poulton Street FY7 6LR – June 22 Gainsborough: 32 Lord Street DN21 2DQ – June 2 Launceston: 1 Southgate Street PL15 9DP – June 3 Leek: 16 Derby Street ST13 5AB – June 4 Letchworth: 1 Commerce Way SG6 3DN – June 3 Littlehampton: 68 High Street BN17 5EA – June 23 London (North West): 469 Kingsbury Road NW9 9ES – June 2 NatWest to close 53 bank branches in fresh blow to UK high street – see if your local is affected Bank of Scotland: Bathgate: 50 Hopetoun Street EH48 4EU – June 30 Cowdenbeath: 349/351 High Street KY4 9QJ – June 24 Linlithgow: Regent Centre Blackness Road EH49 7HU – June 23 Lloyds: Alcester: Stratford Road B49 5AX – June 25 Ashbourne: Compton DE6 1DY – June 24 Dorchester: 1-2 High West Street DT1 1UG – June 19 Launceston: 13 Broad Street PL15 8AG – June 3 Liverpool: 188-190 Breck Road L5 6PX – June 4 Over the rest of the year, another 40 branches are closing. These include locations in Bristol, London, Bolton, Edinburgh and Coventry. Here is the full list... Halifax: Barrow-in-Furness: 133-135 Dalton Road LA14 1HZ – September 10 Bexleyheath: 131 Broadway DA6 7HF – October 23 Blackpool: 283/287 Lytham Road FY4 1DP – October 29 Bolton: 23/27 Knowsley Street BL1 2DG – November 20 Brentwood: 12 High Street CM14 4AE – September 10 Bristol: 15 Kings Chase Shopping Centre BS15 8LP – October 8 Carmarthen: 121/122 Lammas Street SA31 3AE – October 6 Castleford: 68 Carlton Street WF10 1DB – September 8 Cirencester: 10/12 Cricklade Street GL7 1JH – September 25 Crewe: The Market Centre CW1 2HU – October 14 Derby: 39 East Street DE1 2BL – October 23 Epsom: 51-52 The Ashley Centre KT18 5DB – September 15 Erdington: 221 High Street B23 6SS – September 24 Folkestone: 70-72 Sandgate Road CT20 2AA – October 9 Hayes: 45/47 Station Road UB3 4HH – October 6 Hexham: 20 Priestpopple NE46 1XH – November 5 Hove: 86/87 George Street BN3 3YE – October 20 London (South East): 165/169 Eltham High Street SE9 1TT – October 29 London (South East): 9-13 Powis Street SE18 6HZ – October 1 London (South West): 6 St Johns Hill SW11 1RU – September 23 Bank of Scotland: Edinburgh: 206 St John's Road EH12 8SH – October 29 Lloyds: Biggleswade: 35 High Street SG18 0JD – November 5 Blandford: 6 Market Place DT11 7EE – November 10 Bristol: 16 Highridge Road BS13 8HA – November 6 Bury: 45 The Rock BL9 0JP – October 21 Chard: 27 Fore Street TA20 1PS – November 11 Coventry: 531 Foleshill Road CV6 5JN – November 4 Dunstable: 12 High Street North LU6 1JY – November 4 East Grinstead: 1/3 London Road RH19 1AH – November 12 Fakenham: 27 Norwich Street NR21 9AH – July 1 Falmouth: 11-12 Killigrew Street TR11 3RA – November 13 Feltham: 40 The Centre TW13 4AX – November 4 Ferndown: 84 Victoria Road BH22 9JB – November 17 Hexham: Priestpopple NE46 1PA – November 5 Kidderminster: 1 Vicar Street DY10 1DE – October 16 Leeds: 1 Cross Gates Centre LS15 8ET – August 20 Leeds: 52 Town Street LS12 3AE – September 8 Leominster: 9 Corn Square HR6 8LT – November 18 London (East): 180 - 182 High Street E17 7JH – October 22 London (South West): 12 Mitcham Road SW17 9ND – October 8 Loughton: 11 The Broadway IG10 3SW – November 12 Manchester: 64 Old Church Street M40 2JF – November 5 Since June 2022, Lloyds Banking Group has shut 537 bank branches across its three brands. It has previously said all workers at the affected branches will be offered jobs elsewhere in the company. UK banks and building societies have closed about 6,293 branches since January 2015, according to research by Which?. This works out as almost two branches shutting every day for the past decade. Barclays is the individual bank that has reduced its network the most, with 1,227 branch closures. What to do if your local bank is set to close If your nearest branch is closing, you should still be able to access banking services without going to another town. For example you could check if there is a Post Office near you. Here you'll be able to do basic banking tasks, although you won't be able to open a new bank account or take out personal loans or mortgages. You can find your nearest Post Office branch by visiting Many banks also offer a mobile banking service where they bring a bus to your area that offers services you can usually get at a physical branch. Other banks use buildings such as village halls or libraries to offer mobile banking services. You may want to contact your bank to see what mobile services they have available. Another option is to check if there's a super ATM near you. These have been rolled out across the UK where branch closures have left residents unable to access essential banking services. These ATMs will allow customers to withdraw funds, access their balance, change PIN numbers and deposit cash. Banking hubs are also being opened across the country with 250 set to be available by the end of 2025. What services do banking hubs offer? BANKING hubs offer a range of services to bridge the gap left by the closure of local branches. Operated by the Post Office, these hubs allow customers to perform routine transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, and balance enquiries. Each hub features private booths where customers can discuss more complex banking matters with staff from their respective banks. Staff from different banks are available on a rotational basis, ensuring that customers have access to a wide range of banking services throughout the week. Additionally, customers can receive advice and support on various financial products and services, including loans, mortgages, and savings accounts.
