The Market
Carrots & Sticks: Will the government’s new tactics boost resi development?
Oliver Knight unpacks the latest housing policy levers - and how developers are navigating a 'complex' landscape.
Industry Reactions: Transactions plunge following Stamp Duty hike
Official data indicate the biggest ever monthly drop in home sales.
‘London may fit the definition of a Global City more than anywhere else in the world’ – Oxford Economics
Researchers have ranked 1,000 world cities across five categories, placing the UK capital in second place for the second year running.
‘Incredible’ deals being done in South West property hotspots, reports buying agency
Changes to council tax and the removal of interest relief on second homes have 'severely impacted' prime markets in Devon & Dorset, says Black Brick.
London reclaims real estate investment crown, but resi sentiment remains muted
Investors remain cautious but see 'overall stability' in the residential sector, reports Handelsbanken.
Government courts SME housebuilders with simplified planning rules
Fresh proposals aim to 'level the playing field' for smaller property developers, by cutting out planning committees & trimming red tape.
Zoopla reports busiest May property market since the 2021 pandemic boom
Britain's housing market 'sprung into action after Easter', says portal, but price growth remains muted.
Out of office: £3.5bn of office space sold for ‘repurposing’
New CBRE analysis underlines a 'significant shift in the UK real estate landscape' over the last two years.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 21, 2025
Another quiet week for prime London property brokers.
Ranked: Britain’s most expensive seaside locations in 2025
Seaside house prices have dipped in the last year, but remain significantly higher than in 2020.
‘Get on & build’: Government threatens penalties for slow development
Housebuilders could face fines or even lose sites if construction is delayed.
Landlords face new rules under major Westminster licensing drive
Rollout aims to raise housing quality - and regulatory scrutiny - across 15 of 18 wards, including prime hotspots.