Private stock lower quality than social
Privately rented stock is in a poorer condition than social homes, as one in five (20%) privately rented homes have been labelled unsafe or non-decent, a study by house buyer…
Racial segregation in Chicago worsened by private listings networks
Homes in predominantly white neighbourhoods in Chicago are being routinely listed on private agent networks – a phenomenon that’s being blamed on amplifying inequality and segregation. Brokerages offer “exclusive access”…
£500m build-to-rent set to take place in Elephant & Castle
A Canadian pension fund and Australian developer are looking to sell 900 London apartments in Elephant & Castle, which would represent one of the biggest build-to-rent deals. The Canada Pension…
Canadian construction dips – PropertyWire
Construction of residential homes is on the slide in Canada, as rising costs, tighter financing conditions and weaker demand is causing a decline in activity. A net -28% of surveyors…
One in five waiting for Budget before making housing plans
Nearly one in five (17%) movers have paused their plans due to uncertainty about changes to property taxes in the upcoming Budget on November 26, Rightmove research shows. The majority…
Planning rules to loosen around train stations
Housing developments within a 15-minute walk of train and tram stations will be given the green light by default from planners, under plans unveiled by housing secretary Steve Reed. Ministers…
Nine flats next to Edgbaston cricket ground going to auction
A row of three Victorian terraced houses converted into nine flats near Birmingham’s Edgbaston Stadium is up for auction. The vacant freehold property at 91, 93 and 95 Oakfield Road…
Yorkshire and South West new builds have cheapened
The average cost of a new builds have dropped by around £33,000 in both the South West and Yorkshire and the Humberside – reflecting slower housing markets in the regions.…
Landlords have high hopes for commonhold
The vast majority of landlords hope commonhold will prove vital to improvements in the sector. Almost half of the landlords polled (46%) said they were hoping for lower service charges…
Government accused of ‘using nature as a scapegoat’ for lack of housebuilding
MPs have accused the government of using nature as a scapegoat by getting rid of habitat protections in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. A report by the Environmental Audit Committee…