London housebuilding rules reformed – PropertyWire
The Mayor of London can now override planning decisions on developments of more than 50 homes, in signs Sadiq Khan is taking more drastic actions to boost housebuilding. City Hall…
Santander unveils energy saving tool
Santander has launched a ‘Home Energy Saving Tool’ with the remit of enabling homeowners to review their home’s energy efficiency. They can then get a tailored action plan to identify…
Retail demand improving after base rate cuts
Demand to invest in retail is surging while supply is flatlining, pointing to a busier market as we head into the end of 2025, Rightmove data shows. Clamour to invest…
Awaab’s Law & dealing with damp and mould
Noel Fok, indoor air quality expert and co-founder of EcoAir, manufacturer of air treatment products. Damp and mould can trigger or exacerbate respiratory infections and diseases including asthma, bronchitis and…
Divide between houses and flats widening
Demand to buy flats is dwindling compared to houses, the government’s house price index for England shows. Flats are 1.4% cheaper than a year ago, averaging at £129,000, data from…
Zoopla warns government – don’t overburden struggling housebuilders
Zoopla has warned the government that developers need reforms rather than restrictions to increase the level of housebuilding across the UK. There are growing concerns that the government will introduce…
Chancellor urged to remove council tax on new build-to-rent homes
The British Property Federation has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to remove council tax on newly developed build-to-rent homes. As it stands homes are liable for council tax three months…
Renters’ Rights Bill completes final debate
The Renters’ Rights Bill is now moving into Royal Assent, three and half years after the Queen’s Speech announced that tenant rights would be bolstered. In a final debate in…
Destinations offering incentives for British expats to buy property
From Italy’s iconic €1 houses in picturesque villages to Thailand’s luxury developments designed for foreign ownership, the experts at William Russell have revealed everything you need to know about buying…
County Durham development given the green light
A vacant site in County Durham will be transformed into 248 new homes after housebuilder Strata secured planning permission. The site at Merrington Lane, Spennymoor, County Durham, was formerly used…