Nomura and Legal & General Join Forces: What This Means for the UK Rental Market
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UK Government Unveils AI Planning Tool to Fast-Track 1.5 Million New Homes
The UK government has officially announced the launch of an AI-powered planning tool, designed to accelerate housing development across the country by removing bureaucratic delays from the planning system. Known as “Extract”, the tool is part of a broader effort to streamline the housing delivery pipeline and help achieve the
Patron Capital Secures €600 Million Backing from Mitsubishi Estate to Supercharge European Real Estate Strategy
Patron Capital, the London-based private equity real estate firm, has taken a major leap in its growth strategy with a landmark €600 million commitment from Mitsubishi Estate. The Japanese property giant, through its global arm Mitsubishi Estate Global Partners (MEGP), has acquired a majority stake in Patron, aiming to strengthen
Supreme Court Tightens Rules on Joint Mortgages and Undue Influence
Landmark ruling makes lenders responsible for protecting vulnerable joint borrowers. What this judgment means for lenders, brokers, lawyers, and developers. The Supreme Court has issued a decisive ruling in the case of Waller‑Edwards v One Savings Bank. It establishes that where joint mortgage funds are used partly for one
Housing Recovery Hits Hurdles, Knight Frank Warns
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 back. That is the warning from Knight Frank’s