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Commonhold reform set to reshape flat ownership in England and Wales: what it means for developers, buyers and the resale market
The draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill, published in January 2026, proposes banning new leasehold flats and making commonhold the default tenure in...
Read articleRenters' Rights Act: tenants gain baseline protection but landlords face mounting uncertainty
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 promises England's 11 million private renters greater security through the abolition of Section 21 evictions, but landlord...
Read articleDevelopers rethink pipelines as 2026 house price forecasts are slashed
Major forecasters have halved their UK house price growth expectations for 2026, prompting housebuilders to cut land acquisitions and lenders to tighten...
Read articleMortgage rate whiplash reshapes the UK rental market as would-be buyers stay put
With mortgage rates stubbornly above 5%, first-time buyers are delaying purchases and fuelling record rental demand across UK cities. REalyse data reveals...
Read articleMiddle East conflict stalls UK house price recovery as regional divides widen
The UK housing market's anticipated 2026 rebound has been derailed by geopolitical turmoil, with Iran war-driven inflation pushing mortgage rates above 5.5%...
Read articleBuild-to-rent's £2.5 billion bet on single-family homes signals suburban shift
Institutional investors are redirecting billions into single-family build-to-rent developments outside London, driven by Section 21 abolition accelerating...
Read articlePlanning and Infrastructure Act 2025: can streamlined approvals unlock 1.5 million new homes?
The Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 represents the most significant planning reform in a generation, targeting 1.5 million homes by the end of this...
Read articleCommonhold revolution: how the ban on new leasehold flats will reshape development funding and flat ownership
The draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill published in January 2026 proposes banning new leasehold flats and making commonhold the default tenure for...
Read articleHouse prices under pressure: why 2026 forecasts are being cut despite rising values in Northern Ireland and Scotland
A two-speed UK housing market has emerged in 2026, with Northern Ireland and Scotland posting strong annual gains while prices in London and the South East...
Read articleRenters' Rights Act and the end of Section 21: can England's landlords survive the new periodic tenancy era?
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 comes into force on 1 May 2026, abolishing Section 21 "no-fault" evictions and converting all private tenancies to rolling...
Read articleCommonhold revolution: how leasehold reform will reshape flat ownership and new developments in England and Wales
The UK Government's commitment to ban new leasehold flats and establish commonhold as the default tenure represents the most significant change to flat...
Read articleRight to Buy reforms: how stricter eligibility and capped discounts aim to preserve council housing stock
The UK government's overhaul of Right to Buy introduces tougher eligibility rules, reduced discounts, and extended exemptions to stem the loss of social...
Read articleKing's Speech leasehold ban: what commonhold means for 1.5 million flats in the UK pipeline
The government has announced plans to ban the sale of new leasehold flats in England and Wales, making commonhold the default tenure for flat ownership....
Read articleUK house prices stagnate as Middle East conflict fuels inflation and mortgage rate uncertainty
UK house prices have entered a period of stagnation, with average sold prices falling 2.6% in 2025 and transaction volumes dropping over 11% year-on-year....
Read articleGovernment rejects rent controls: what the data shows about UK rental market dynamics
Housing Secretary Steve Reed has ruled out rent controls for England following intense lobbying from the property sector, with Propertymark warning of...
Read articleHow periodic tenancies under the Renters' Rights Act are squeezing landlord margins
The Renters' Rights Act, effective from 1 May 2026, abolishes fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies in favour of rolling periodic agreements. While the end...
Read articlePlanning reforms and Spring Statement measures reshape housebuilding prospects across England
The latest planning reforms and fiscal announcements are set to accelerate housing delivery across England, with over 1.2 million units currently sitting in...
Read articleSpring 2026 listings surge signals renewed confidence in UK property market
New sales listings across the UK have risen more than 50% year-on-year in spring 2026, yet properties are selling faster than ever—with average days on...
Read article2026 trends: strong demand amid supply constraints creates strategic openings for UK developers
As the UK government intensifies its housing delivery focus, developers face a paradox: robust buyer demand and significant new-build premiums exist...
Read articleElected mayors gain strategic planning powers: what the data reveals about faster housing delivery
The government's move to grant metro mayors London-style strategic planning powers marks a significant shift in England's planning landscape. REalyse...
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