Miscellanea
Natural England sets out ‘building better places’ strategy
DEFRA-sponsored organisation wants to 'make nature-based solutions a part of early planning' for property developments.
Land Registry launches ‘ambitious new strategy’ to ‘unlock a faster, less stressful property market’
England & Wales's official property database has set out long-term priorities as it pursues 'the digital transformation of the property market.'
New Yorkers elect left-leaning Mayor promising housing & tax reform
Zohran Mamdani wants to freeze rental prices & raise taxes on high-earners in the Big Apple.
Property sector among hardest hit as UK business distress surges
The number of real estate & property services firms in ‘significant’ financial distress rose by nearly a third in Q3, reports insolvency firm.
London letting agency under fire over Chancellor’s rental mis-step
Rachel Reeves 'had not been made aware of the licensing requirement' when she rented-out her home in Southwark via a letting agency.
Industry Reactions: Mortgage approvals ticked up in September
Fresh Bank of England data suggest resilient housing market activity in the face of Budget speculation.
Charted: How luxury property project costs & trends have shifted in the last year
New research highlights a rise in homegrown UK clients & a move away from 'hyper-prime' design specifications
Battersea Power Station owner reportedly mulls sale
It is suggested that BNP Paribas has been brought in to 'explore options' for the sale of non-residential parts of the landmark building.
FCA takes over AML supervision
The move will 'ensure more consistent oversight' - including more collaboration with law enforcement.
Propertymark seeks industry views on significant home-buying reforms
Estate agency trade body is working up its response to government proposals for 'the biggest shakeup to the homebuying system in this country’s history'.
Borough by Borough: Charting short supply & rising prices in London’s housing market
CBRE's annual Borough by Borough report reveals a tapestry of local performance alongside over-arching trends shaping the capital's residential market.
Landmark flooding guidance outlines growing risks & responsibilities for property pros
The RICS has published a 'comprehensive overview' of flooding & its implications for property professionals at the same time as the government releases an 'action plan' to help protect more homes from…