New homes to be off the gas network by 2028
No new builds should be connected to the gas network from 2028 under the terms of the Future Homes Standard, which was published today. They will have to include heat…
The Middle East and the mortgage market
The war in Iran is rumbling on, raising the question of how long the financial markets will be disrupted by the conflict kicked off by US and Israeli strikes on…
Parents remain primary source for first-time buyer advice
Parents are the most trusted source of guidance for first-time homebuyers in the UK, according to research from Lloyds Bank involving 2,000 prospective buyers. The study found that 34% of…
Industry body calls for housing strategy amid market volatility
The Open Property Data Association (OPDA) has called on the government to implement a coordinated, long-term housing strategy, stating that the UK property market remains vulnerable to global economic shocks…
Leasehold reform delays could extend to late 2028
Implementation of key leasehold reform provisions could be delayed until late 2028 or beyond, according to testimony from Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook at a Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee…
UK construction projects fall 33% amid global uncertainty
The value of new UK construction projects fell by more than a third in the three months to the end of February, according to data provider Glenigan, as global economic…
North East towns the most affordable in the UK
Towns in the North East of England offer a route to homeownership at just £325 per month, Zoopla analysis shows. Shildon in County Durham is the most affordable town, where…
Capital Gains Tax receipts soar from £10bn to £17bn
The government received £16.985bn in Capital Gains Taxes in January 2026, a 69% increase from the take of £10.033bn in January last year. Jason Hollands, managing director at wealth management…
First-time buyer affordability improves in 70% of UK areas
First-time buyer affordability has improved across nearly three-quarters of local authority areas in the UK over the past year, according to research from Nationwide Building Society. The analysis shows that…
Government lacks data on landlords exiting rental sector
The UK Government has confirmed it does not track the number of landlords leaving the private rental sector, according to a Parliamentary response from Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook. In response…