Construction

Survey shows around 70 significant projects are at a standstill, while new-build sales have fallen to their lowest level in 12 years.

A lot of progress has been made, but some 2.9 million homes in the private rented sector still need work done to upgrade their EPC rating to a C - and the bill could hit £30bn.

Latest government housebuilding strategy focuses on urban property development to avoid 'concreting over the countryside'.

As a heatwave sweeps across southern Europe and global temperatures reach record heights, three academics from Oxford University warn the UK is likely to see a significant rise in "uncomfortably hot" weather…

Consultation of property professionals paves the way for a new Residential Retrofit Standard.

Consumers are making "clearly signalled requests" for energy efficiency, money saving and enhancement of daily life, and will pay a premium for a kitted-out home, according to new research.

Michael Gove thinks proposals for a so-called planning "matrix", as part of further reforms to the system, are "brilliant".

Work on resi building projects fell for the sixth month running in May, and at the steepest pace since May 2020.

20% of donations to the party between 2010 and 2020 came from firms and individuals connected to the housing market.

New data reveals a big drop in the number of completions, and permissions running well below the levels required to meet demand.

2022 saw the lowest-ever recorded total of applications and permissions granted in PCL, reports CBRE.

Geneva, London and New York top the charts as most expensive cities in which to build in 2023.