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After a 28 per cent drop in April transactions, recovery still looks uncertain. What property professionals should plan for next. House sales in the UK dropped by 28 per cent in April as the stamp‑duty deadline ended and buyers stepped…
UK mortgage approvals reached their lowest level in over a year in April following the end of the stamp duty holiday. Here’s what professionals need to know and do next. April saw mortgage approvals drop to 60,463; a figure not seen…
A new study reveals a stark decline in first-time buyer affordability across the UK. What does this mean for developers, lenders, and the wider housing market? The numbers are hard to ignore. A new report from Public First, commissioned…
A new report reveals that over 236,000 properties in England and Wales are owned through opaque trust structures. How does this affect compliance, reputation, and investment confidence? According to new research from Transparency…
A new joint venture between the Crown Estate and Lendlease promises to deliver over 26,000 homes and 10 million square feet of workspace. What does this mean for property professionals? The Crown Estate, the property portfolio held in…
Barratt’s plan to roll out Passivhaus-standard homes across London marks a serious shift in the way new housing might be built and marketed. Is this the tipping point for energy performance as a mainstream selling point? Barratt…
The FCA launches a consultation to make mortgages more accessible and flexible. What changes are coming, and how might they reshape the property landscape? In early May, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced a wide-ranging…
Once a flagship regeneration scheme, Swindon’s Regents Circus is now abandoned. What went wrong — and what can property professionals learn from its decline? In 2014, Regents Circus in Swindon opened with big expectations. The £50…
A historic commitment by pension funds could inject billions into UK infrastructure and real estate. What are the opportunities for developers, investors, and policymakers? In a significant move that may reshape long-term investment…
After a brief cooling in April, analysts predict renewed buyer interest heading into summer. What’s behind the slowdown, and what should investors, landlords and developers expect next? House prices across the UK fell by 0.6% in April,…
New data shows a sharp decline in Scottish build-to-rent projects. What is causing the slowdown, and what does it mean for landlords, developers, and investors? The build-to-rent (BTR) sector in Scotland has seen strong growth over the…
HSBC, Halifax and Santander adjust mortgage stress tests, making it easier for first-time buyers to borrow more. What does this mean for the property market? Good news has been hard to come by for first-time buyers over the past few…
Frozen thresholds and surging house prices push more families into the inheritance tax net. What does this mean for property owners, and how can you plan ahead? Inheritance tax (IHT) has long been a sensitive topic in UK property…
Councils are spending billions on temporary housing, but behind the scenes, some private landlords and hotel owners are profiting at the expense of vulnerable families. What does this mean for property professionals, policymakers, and…
Labour’s ambitious housebuilding target faces a critical skills shortage. Industry leaders warn that without increased migration, the plan may falter. Here’s what property professionals need to know. The Labour government has set an…
