Housing

Rents rise twice as fast as house prices

Private rents are continuing to rise at nearly double the pace of house prices...

GIS must be at the heart of place-based policymaking

The UK is under increasing pressure to deliver more homes, strengthen national infrastructure, and...

Mortgage chiefs warn MPs on affordability squeeze

Senior mortgage industry figures have warned MPs that Britain’s worsening home-affordability challenge will not...

Propertymark: New build prices slide in key regions

Average asking prices for newly built homes in the South West fell sharply over...

Over-55’s call for stamp duty abolition ahead of Autumn Budget

As Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to deliver the Autumn Budget over-55s are making their...

Developers lose confidence as Budget uncertainty stalls housing starts

Growing uncertainty ahead of the Autumn Budget has triggered a marked drop in confidence...

House prices slide as wealthy buyers brace for Budget tax raid

House prices have recorded their sharpest November fall in more than a decade as...

Construction output inches higher as housing weakness drags on

The construction sector recorded modest growth in the third quarter of 2025, driven by...

London property market worth £2.6 trillion as affordability pressures curb price growth

The combined value of homes across London has surged to £2.64 trillion, according to...

Buyer demand rises but market “engine not yet running smoothly”

Fresh figures from Propertymark show encouraging signs of activity in the UK housing market...

AGENT VIEW: I know I’m not a mathematician but to me 6.5 x is the new 3.5 x

Nostalgia isn’t what it used to be, as they say, and in an era...

The Cambridge invests £1m to tackle inequality and housing challenges

The Cambridge Building Society is investing £1 million into Greater Cambridge Impact, a social...

Stress and costs leave one in five reluctant to move

A growing number of Britons are ruling themselves out of the housing market as...

Labour plan could see ‘affordable homes’ sold to private buyers

Labour is reportedly preparing to let developers sell off newly built “affordable homes” to...
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COMMENT

Comment

Economic abuse: The warning signs every adviser should recognise

Taking out a joint mortgage is one of the most common ways for people to get onto the property ladder. For many, combining earning...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 15

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday last week as...

Why partnerships are key for unlocking advice niches

What’s your USP? It’s a vital question for all businesses to consider, but particularly advice firms. So, what exactly draws a potential client to...

Is landlord liquidity at risk of becoming too overlooked?

Among the many heated debates swirling around the buy-to-let market at present - and there are many - one that gets relatively little attention...

Making children’s cover part of the mortgage conversation

Seeing a child unwell can often change how we feel, especially if you are a parent. Even when it’s a common childhood illness, such...

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