Planning reform will not be sufficient to meet government housebuilding targets unless ministers address viability challenges facing developers, according to property consultancy Colliers. Andrew White, head of UK residential at Colliers, has warned that the economics of residential development have changed significantly. The post Viability challenges threaten housing targets, warns Colliers appeared first...
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House price growth in the UK decelerated in May 2026, with annual growth slowing to 2.7% from 3.9% the previous month. Regional variations remain significant, with Northern Ireland leading at 7.4% annual growth while London prices fell 3.7%. The post UK house price growth slows to 2.7% in May 2026 appeared first on...
UK inflation fell to 2.6% in June 2026, matching a 15-month low, according to ONS data. However, property industry experts warn household affordability remains under pressure, with the decline potentially temporary as higher energy costs are expected to push inflation higher in coming months. The post UK inflation falls to 2.6% but housing affordability concerns persist appeared first on...
Average landlord gross rental yields in the UK reached 7.02% in the second quarter of 2026, according to data from Paragon Bank, with houses in multiple occupation leading the growth. The figures represent the final quarterly data released before the introduction of the Renters' Rights Act. The post HMO properties drive landlord yields above 7% in Q2 2026 appeared first on...
Rightmove is hosting a webinar on 23 July focused on strategies to reduce property transaction fall-throughs. Research shows 80% of movers prioritise communication over transaction speed when recommending agents. The post Rightmove webinar to address property fall-throughs appeared first on...
More than 80% of tenants support the introduction of rent controls as Prime Minister Andy Burnham considers reform of the rental market, according to new survey data. A survey of 5,607 tenants conducted by SpareRoom this month revealed widespread backing for the policy, though industry bodies warn the measure could reduce housing supply. The post Majority of tenants support rent controls, survey finds...
Estate agents are expressing concern about potential commercial repercussions if they provide evidence in a £1.5 billion class action lawsuit against Rightmove, according to testimony presented at the Competition Appeal Tribunal. Lawyers representing the claimants stated that a significant number of agents are worried about adverse commercial consequences. The post Estate agents fear retaliation in...
Only 14% of British homes have increased in value every year over the past five years, according to Zoopla analysis. The portal attributes the decline in consistent growth to higher mortgage costs, with northern regions proving more resilient than southern markets. The post Majority of UK homes failed to see annual price growth appeared first on...
John Healey has been appointed as the new Chancellor of the Exchequer in Prime Minister Andy Burnham's cabinet, replacing Rachel Reeves. Speculation has intensified around potential property tax reforms, including a Land Value Tax system. The post John Healey appointed Chancellor amid property tax speculation appeared first on...
Buyers from the United States and Gulf states accounted for 55% of London's ultra-prime property transactions above £15 million in the first half of 2026. The 34 deals totalled £1.24 billion, up from £694.1 million across 27 transactions in the same period of 2025. The post US and Gulf buyers account for 55% of London ultra-prime sales appeared first on...