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House price indices diverge as UK sales market edges into a soft rebound
UK house price indices from Land Registry, Nationwide, Halifax and Rightmove are telling different stories as 2026 unfolds, with some pointing to recovery...
Read articleCheaper to buy than rent? Where the numbers actually stack up across the UK
The claim that buying is now cheaper than renting has gained traction as rental inflation outpaces mortgage costs in parts of the UK. REalyse data reveals a...
Read articleSurging listings and a rebalanced UK sales market: what the supply shift means for 2025–26
After years of constrained housing supply, the UK sales market has entered 2025–26 with listing volumes at their highest since 2015. REalyse data shows...
Read articleLabour's grey belt reforms: what 1.5 million homes means for England's planning pipeline and land values
The government's pledge to build 1.5 million homes over this Parliament hinges on unlocking development on low-quality green belt land now classified as...
Read articleLandlords on the brink: stagnating rents, Section 21 reform and the rise of tenanted-property auctions
Rent growth across England and Wales has slowed to its weakest pace in years, with some regions recording sub-2% annual increases. Coupled with the imminent...
Read articleDevelopers under pressure: navigating 2026's construction costs, ESG demands and PropTech shift
UK residential developers face a perfect storm in 2026: building costs forecast to rise 14% over five years, the Future Homes Standard demanding 75-80%...
Read articlePlanning reform and housing delivery: will 2026's changes finally unlock new homes?
As the UK Government's latest planning reforms take effect in 2026, REalyse data reveals a stark gap between permissions granted and homes actually built....
Read articleStudent accommodation supply squeeze: rents rise as new beds lag demand in key university cities
As the 2026-27 academic year approaches, UK university cities face another summer of intense competition for student accommodation. REalyse data reveals...
Read articleRents flatline as supply improves: where rental growth is cooling across the UK
After years of double-digit rent inflation, the UK's private rented sector is finally showing signs of stabilisation. REalyse data reveals that rental...
Read articlePlanning reform promises more homes, but the data reveals a system still struggling to deliver
Government pledges to streamline planning and accelerate housebuilding have dominated policy debate, yet REalyse data shows local authority backlogs remain...
Read articleFlatlining prices and the great divergence: why UK house price indices are telling different stories
UK house prices appear to be moving sideways, but the picture varies dramatically depending on which index you consult. This article unpacks the divergence...
Read articleWhy millennial landlords are choosing limited companies as the tax squeeze tightens
As higher income tax on rental earnings and the first wave of Renters' Rights Act reforms reshape the UK buy-to-let landscape, a new generation of...
Read articleGrey belt reclassification and the 1.5 million homes pledge: what it means for housing delivery in high-demand areas
The government's grey belt policy and 1.5 million homes target represent the most significant planning reforms in decades, yet implementation is proving...
Read articleThe rise of the limited company landlord: How tax policy and regulation are reshaping UK rental markets
The UK's private rental sector is undergoing a structural shift as individual landlords face mounting tax burdens and regulatory pressures. With...
Read articleHow AI valuations and proptech are transforming UK property sales in 2026
The UK residential market is undergoing a fundamental shift as AI-powered valuations, virtual viewings and data-led intelligence reshape how properties are...
Read articleGrey belt reform and the race to 1.5 million homes: where planning policy meets delivery reality
The government's grey belt policy represents the most significant loosening of green belt protections in decades, unlocking previously restricted land for...
Read articleInstitutional capital pours into single-family build-to-rent as investors chase regional yields and suburban demand
Institutional investors are pivoting from urban apartment blocks to single-family rental communities across England's regions, drawn by yield premiums of up...
Read articleFrom viability crunch to delivery cycle: can planning reforms revive UK housing development?
The UK's housing delivery pipeline has contracted sharply since 2022, with approved residential units in England falling by over 30% and completions...
Read articleGrey belt reclassification and the 1.5 million homes pledge: planning battleground or housing breakthrough
The government's grey belt policy, introduced in December 2024, promised to unlock low-quality Green Belt land for housing while preserving valuable...
Read articleWill expanded mayoral planning powers accelerate housing delivery or create new uncertainty?
The Government's proposals to grant mayors strategic planning authority over major housing schemes aim to streamline decision-making and boost housing...
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