The concept of building new towns once epitomised a transformative approach to addressing housing and infrastructure challenges in Britain. From early developments such as Letchworth Garden City to post-war projects like Milton Keynes, these planned communities provided innovative solutions to overcrowding and economic stagnation. Yet, momentum appeared to stall in […]
Mark Wilson – Director of Myleasehold and a member of ALEP (Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners) discusses the Commonhold Default Risk as well as Market Confidence and the Management Reality. I have previously addressed the fact that commonhold, while well-intentioned, could reduce flat values and increase ownership costs. But that’s […]
By Ian Barnett. National Land Director, LRG A new Planning and Infrastructure Bill is now working its way through Parliament. Alongside changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the English Devolution White Paper, various planning working papers, the ongoing consultation on a new Land Use Framework this is quite […]
Exclusive new insight from COHO, the HMO management platform, reveals that almost half of shared living tenants would happily pay a rental premium of up to 10% if they knew that they were socially compatible with their housemates. Shared living is something that many people have or will experience at […]
To build a warm and beautiful house, one should devote careful attention to managing temperature and humidity, controlling air quality, furniture, and other elements instead of concentrating just on appearances. These elements are necessary to establish a suitable mental and physical clarity environment. Making smart investments in effective temperature control […]
Build-to-Rent is becoming a booming industry for property developers and investors to take advantage of. New insight from the boutique debt advisory and investments firm, Excellion Capital, reveals that the number of Build-to-Rent homes in the UK has increased by an estimated 173% over the past five years while investment into […]
Although the proposed Renter’s Rights Bill aims to abolish no fault evictions, new insight from Inventory Base reveals that the legislation contains a significant loophole that could enable landlords to evict tenants under the guise of having to conduct major maintenance work. A central component of the proposed Renters Rights […]
The UK property market is full of surprises, with many homes hiding unique features that make them more comfortable, stylish, and functional. While some trends are widely known, others remain the best-kept secrets, offering homeowners a touch of luxury and convenience. From smart storage solutions to high-tech bathrooms, here are […]
Refurbishment remained the key reason for bridging loans over the last year, despite a marginal year on year reduction, with the reliance on bridging loans to fuel refurbs expected to grow over the coming year. That is according to specialist lender Octane Capital, which analysed data from the EY Bridging Report to reveal how […]
The removal of temporary rent control may make buy-to-let investments more appealing, says Auction House. From the 1st April 2025, the temporary rent restrictions placed on existing tenancies in Scotland will be lifted. This means that landlords will be able to increase mid-tenancy rents to market levels for the first […]
