Keir Starmer makes last minute changes to planning bill
The government has made last minute changes to its planning Bill, as it looks to fast track new housing projects. According to the FT the Prime Minister “has ordered a…
Agents urged to act on arrears before Renters’ Reform Bill passes
Letting agents are being urged to focus on arrears management in light of the Renters’ Rights Bill returning to the House of Lords today. The legislation will extend the eviction…
Welsh buyers often pay too much Land Transaction Tax – warning
Homebuyers in Wales should pay less Land Transaction Tax (stamp duty equivalent) when purchasing a home in serious disrepair – but many don’t take advantage of reliefs. Research from tax…
First-time buyer market share falls in 2025
The market share of first-time buyers in England and Wales has dropped by 10.4% since January, research from comparison site reallymoving shows. They made up 56.7% of buyers in August,…
Homebuilder buys land for development in Hampshire
Work has started building 54 sustainable homes next to woodland in Medstead after homebuilder Ashberry Homes purchased a plot of land to the south of the East Hampshire village. The…
Renters’ Rights Bill training series taking place in London
The National Landlord Investment Show has launched a training series to help landlords and property professionals prepare for the upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill, soon to be an act. The training…
Construction industry thriving in Tunbridge
Tunbridge Wells in Kent has the most thriving construction landscape outside of London, a report by construction branding firm Monster-Mesh has found. This is based on the: number of construction…
More international landlords setting up limited companies
A fifth (20%) of buy-to-let companies set up in the UK this year are owned by non-UK national shareholders, analysis by Hamptons has found. Indian investors made up the largest…
London law firm unveils corporate real estate division
The City of London commercial law firm Laytons ETL has launched a real estate corporate team. The division will service large corporate occupiers, including PLCs, as well as corporate investors,…
Pre-market estate agency platform launches
A marketplace for sellers to appoint estate agents before listing their property has launched, called Swoople. Sellers can negotiate, appoint, and confirm an agent online, potentially quickening up the process.…