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 trust for the British monarchy, has entered a landmark partnership with
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 Developments, the UK’s largest housebuilder, has announced that it will begin
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 consultation aimed at simplifying the UK’s mortgage rules. The goal is clear: make it
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 million redevelopment, built on the site of a former college, promised a new era
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 across the UK, seventeen of the country’s largest pension funds have pledged to allocate up to
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, according to Nationwide’s latest index. The dip followed a busy
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 last decade, offering modern rental homes for a market increasingly dominated by long-term
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 years. Rising house prices, higher interest rates, and tough lending
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 circles. For many, it feels like a double blow, working hard
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 ethical investors? England’s homelessness crisis is deepening and behind the growing number of families stuck
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 ambitious goal: build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years. This target