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UK House Prices and Rents Surge Amid Supply Pressures and Inflation: March 2025 Snapshot
As the cost-of-living crisis slowly recedes, housing remains a pressure point for UK households. The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), published in March 2025, paints a picture of rising house prices and rental costs, albeit with signs of moderation in some regions. Despite some cooling from
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Councils in Crisis: The Impossible Choice Between Building and Repairing Homes
In what local government leaders are calling an "untenable and unsustainable" situation, councils across England are facing a stark dilemma: should they invest in building desperately needed new homes or channel scarce resources into repairing their aging and often unsafe existing housing stock? A new survey conducted by
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Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund Invests in London Property
In a significant move that underscores its confidence in London's real estate market, Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG), has acquired a 25% stake in London's Covent Garden estate for £570 million. This transaction, finalized on March 20, 2025, values
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Japan’s Nomura Real Estate Enters the UK: A Strategic Shift in the Rental Property Landscape
In a landmark move that underscores the growing global interest in the UK’s rental housing market, Japan’s Nomura Real Estate has announced its official entry into the sector through a strategic partnership with British financial giant Legal & General (L&G). This joint venture is set to
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The Lower Thames Crossing: A £9 Billion Gamble on the Future of UK Infrastructure
The UK government has greenlit a monumental infrastructure project: the £9 billion Lower Thames Crossing. After years of consultation, debate, and delay, this ambitious road tunnel connecting Kent to Essex is now officially moving forward. Heralded by some as a vital step toward modernising the nation’s infrastructure and condemned