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Late 2024 NPPF reforms delivered faster planning decisions but construction lag persists into 2026
The revised National Planning Policy Framework introduced in late 2024 has achieved measurable success in accelerating planning decisions, with average...
Read articleBTR sector hits £2.5bn investment milestone as institutional landlords embrace single-family rentals
The UK's Build-to-Rent sector has reached a significant investment milestone, with institutional capital increasingly flowing into single-family rental...
Read articleCouncils receive millions to enforce Renters' Rights Act as housing standards come under scrutiny
The UK government has committed substantial new funding to local authorities tasked with enforcing the Renters' Rights Act, signalling a step-change in...
Read articleUK house sales fall as mortgage rates above 5% squeeze buyer affordability
UK residential sales transactions have dropped sharply year-on-year as mortgage rates climb above 5%, with volumes down across England, Wales and Scotland....
Read articleInstitutional BTR investment surges to £2.5 billion as single-family rental portfolios signal the sector's next growth frontier
Institutional investment in UK build-to-rent reached £2.5 billion in 2024, with single-family rental portfolios emerging as a fast-growing subsector adding...
Read articleElected mayors gain new strategic planning powers under government bill—a game-changer for large-scale development
The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill grants elected mayors across England planning powers previously reserved for London, including the...
Read articleLeeds build-to-rent pipeline surges past £140 million as institutional investors bet big on northern rental growth
Institutional capital is reshaping Leeds' rental landscape, with major investors including Legal & General and Grainger driving a build-to-rent pipeline...
Read articleNew land deal disclosure rules will reshape how England and Wales bring homes to market
Draft regulations stemming from the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 will require developers and landowners to disclose options, promotion agreements...
Read articleBuilding Safety Regulator accelerates remediation approvals: what developers and leaseholders need to know
The Building Safety Regulator has launched a comprehensive Remediation Improvement Plan to tackle approval backlogs for high-risk buildings across England....
Read articleElected mayors gain new strategic planning powers: what developers and investors need to know
The government's Planning and Infrastructure Bill grants elected mayors sweeping new strategic planning powers, promising to accelerate large-scale housing...
Read articleInstitutional investors pour record billions into UK single-family rental as Renters' Rights Act reshapes the market
UK institutional investment in single-family rental portfolios hit record levels in 2025, with over £3 billion deployed into houses built specifically for...
Read articleInstitutional BTR investments reach £2.5bn in 2024 as build-to-rent pipeline expands across UK regions
Institutional investment in UK build-to-rent reached £2.5 billion in 2024, adding over 5,000 homes to active development pipelines. With BTR representing...
Read articleSection 21 abolition: why professional landlords with robust compliance systems are best positioned to thrive
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 abolishes Section 21 "no-fault" evictions from May 2026, fundamentally reshaping England's private rental sector. While smaller...
Read articleHow the late 2024 NPPF reforms are reshaping England's residential planning pipeline
The revised National Planning Policy Framework introduced in December 2024 has created a more favourable environment for residential development...
Read articleSection 21 abolition reshapes the rental landscape as professional landlords gain competitive edge
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 abolishes Section 21 "no-fault" evictions from May 2026, fundamentally changing the balance of power in England's private...
Read articleTransaction delays hit 17-week exchange waits as conveyancing bottlenecks squeeze UK home movers
UK home buyers and sellers now face average waits of up to 17 weeks from sale agreed to exchange of contracts—the longest delays in recent years. With total...
Read articleRent controls in England could deepen supply crisis as landlord exits accelerate
Propertymark has urged caution over the Chancellor's proposed short-term rent controls in England, warning that capping rents risks accelerating landlord...
Read articleEnd of Section 21: how the Renters' Rights Act 2025 reshapes England's rental market from May 2026
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 abolishes Section 21 "no-fault" evictions from 1 May 2026 — the most significant reform to England's private rented sector...
Read articleNew land agreement disclosure rules from 2027 will transform development transparency in England and Wales
The Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 introduces mandatory disclosure requirements for development land agreements, set to take effect in 2027. These...
Read articleCouncils receive £60 million boost to enforce Renters' Rights Act as landlord compliance crackdown begins
The government has allocated £60 million to English councils for enforcing the Renters' Rights Act, marking the most significant investment in private...
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