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September 20, 2024 All, Residential Property, Thought Leadership, UK Property News admin

Retrofitting For Modern Fire Safety Standards

Retrofitting older buildings to comply with modern fire safety standards is a pressing issue following the publication of the final Grenfell Tower Inquiry report in September 2024. The report, which concluded that the tragic fire in 2017 was the result of years of neglect, has led to a renewed focus on fire safety in high-rise […]

August 15, 2024 All, Residential Property, Thought Leadership, UK Property News admin

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 […]

July 8, 2024 All, Construction, Dilapidations, Neighbourly Matters, Residential Property, Rights of Light, Thought Leadership, UK Property News admin

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 […]

June 12, 2024 All, Thought Leadership, UK Property News admin

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 […]

October 26, 2023 All, Construction, Thought Leadership, UK Property News admin

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 […]

September 26, 2023 All, Residential Property, Thought Leadership, UK Property News admin

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 […]

September 1, 2023 All, Commercial Property, Construction, Residential Property, Thought Leadership, UK Property News admin

The Local and Global Benefits of Green Housing

In the midst of property market disruption, homes with high energy efficiency ratings and eco-friendly design aspects are holding their value, suggesting a green path toward a more stable future for homeowners and investors. With homebuyers of the immediate future showing unprecedented concern for environmental impact, the benefits of eco-friendly housing transcend individual investments, fostering […]

August 3, 2023 All, Residential Property, UK Property News admin

What is CoLiving? An Affordability Crisis Solution?

Co-living, the sharing living spaces under flexible leasing arrangements, has made a remarkable comeback in the UK rental market. Savills reported a significant increase in co-living spaces in 2022, and the trend is expected to continue with 4,999 more spaces under construction in 2023. This trend is gaining momentum with an increasing number of co-living […]

June 9, 2023 All, UK Property News admin

Seven Years Later: Brexit and Britain’s Property Market

Since the UK’s decision to leave the European Union in 2016, the property market in London has experienced various changes in property values, demand, and regulations. Initially, the Brexit vote created uncertainty around the British economy, making London less attractive for foreign investors due to a weakened pound and confusion over free movement and commercial […]

June 7, 2023 All, Residential Property, UK Property News admin

What is an HMO?

The term HMO, short for House in Multiple Occupation, is one that is becoming increasingly familiar to both those who are looking for a place to live as well as to residential landlords who are looking for a new investment opportunity. But what classifies a property as an HMO? The majority of HMOs consist of […]

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