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Category: UK Property News

2025 Housing Market Predictions, According to the Autumn Budget

2025 Housing Market Predictions, According to the Autumn Budget

The 2024 Autumn Budget is poised to significantly impact the UK housing market in the year ahead, sparking immediate changes while setting the stage for a longer period of change. Buyers, renters, and investors alike should prepare for a dynamic and potentially volatile market as new policies begin to take effect. Looking ahead, 2025 will […]

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Renters’ Reform Bill: What Landlords Need to Know

Renters’ Reform Bill: What Landlords Need to Know

The Renters’ Reform Bill, introduced in the House of Commons on September 11, 2024, is set to bring significant changes to the private rented sector in England. For landlords, this bill will introduce a host of new responsibilities and requirements that will impact how properties are managed and rented. Here’s what you need to know. […]

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Four Urban Spaces Primed to Become Homes

Four Urban Spaces Primed to Become Homes

In light of recent economic and societal shifts, developers are transforming underutilised commercial spaces into community developments. This strategy aims to meet growing housing demands while rejuvenating neglected areas and reducing the ecological impact of demolition and rebuilding. Read on to discover four types of urban development currently being transformed into residential and community spaces. […]

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Myths and Misunderstandings Around Shared Ownership

Myths and Misunderstandings Around Shared Ownership

Shared Ownership has long been a central component of affordable housing strategies in the UK, offering a pathway to homeownership for those who might otherwise be priced out. Through these schemes, buyers can purchase between 25% and 75% of a property and pay a subsidised rent on the remaining portion. It sounds straightforward, but in […]

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Four Neighbourly Considerations for Home Extensions

Four Neighbourly Considerations for Home Extensions

Planning a home extension is a popular venture that offers increased space and comfort without the rigours of moving house. However, a responsible and sustainable extension involves more than just grand designs. It requires careful consideration of neighbouring properties. Read on to discover four key factors to consider when planning an extension to ensure harmonious […]

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Uncertain Times: Election Impact on Holiday Lets

Uncertain Times: Election Impact on Holiday Lets

With the general election looming, holiday let owners find themselves navigating uncertain waters in an already tumultuous sea of regulatory changes and economic shifts. March’s Spring Budget announcement stirred both excitement and apprehension among owners of furnished holiday lets (FHLs). The surge in short-term holiday lets, fueled by the growth of platforms like Airbnb, prompted […]

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How Climate Change is Impacting the Property Market

How Climate Change is Impacting the Property Market

The discourse around climate change has evolved from a distant concern to a pressing reality, significantly impacting industries across the board. Real estate is no exception, with property investors facing a changing landscape shaped by rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and sea-level rise. One fundamental shift is the increasing likelihood of physical damage to properties […]

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Material Reuse in Construction

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Material Reuse in Construction

The United Kingdom generates a massive 220 million tonnes of waste annually, with construction, demolition, and excavation contributing to over half of this total. In light of this, construction decisions are increasingly scrutinised for their carbon impact. This has given the industry the goal of achieving net-zero emissions, with the government giving 2050 as a […]

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How Proptech is Defining the Future of Real Estate

How Proptech is Defining the Future of Real Estate

If you’re a property professional, chances are you’re already reliant on Proptech. Short for “property technology”, Proptech encompasses a wide range of digital tools and solutions, including data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and smart home technology. Professionals are already using Proptech solutions to analyse the market, make investments, and value properties. However […]

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