Planning for build-to-rent sites is still slow
New analysis has revealed that 40 per cent of build-to-rent (BtR) sites take at least a year to achieve planning consent, representing a rise of seven per cent from a decade ago. According to new analysis from the British Property Federation (BPF) planning times have become longer because of the application process. Despite this challenge, […]
The National Landlord Investment Show is back for 2024
The National Landlord Investment Show returns to Olympia London on March 6 this year for its first event of the 2024 calendar. Now in its 11th year, the free-to-attend one-day event features a packed schedule. The show includes over 50 seminars, offering the latest insights and advice on everything from tax, finance and legal advice […]
Landlords, would you like to have your say?
It has been another year of ups and downs for the property lettings market, but now landlords, tenants, agents and others involved are being invited to have their say. HM Treasury has opened its representations portal and invited anyone who would like their views to be considered to submit their ideas for the next budget […]
UK Build-to-Rent sector continues to grow
The Build-to-Rent (BTR) sector has continued to expand over the past 12 months despite the challenging economic conditions. According to new research by the British Property Federation (BPF) the total number of BTR homes completed or in the pipeline across the UK rose to 263,694 at the end of the third quarter (Q3) of 2023. […]
Double-glazing and smart technology features are tempting renters
Features such as double glazing, smart technology, and being near a station are the top three features that attract the most demand from those seeking rental homes. A new study of over 600,000 available properties on Rightmove reveals the home features that are driving the most enquiries from home-movers to agents, with these features appealing […]
Help prevent flooding this autumn
Norfolk landlords and homeowners are being urged to help prevent floods this autumn. With bird nesting season over, those who live or own properties in the county are being asked to take small, simple steps to ensure water can drain away from homes. The Norfolk Strategic Flooding Alliance (NSFA) says tasks as simple as keeping drains, ditches and watercourses clear and able to flow […]
Tentative signs of improvement in affordability of property this summer
The average asking price of newly marketed properties dropped in August by 1.9 per cent to £364,895. This is the biggest drop in asking prices at this time of year since 2018, outpacing the average drop of 0.9 per cent in August’s traditional summer slowdown. The much larger than usual price drop this month indicates […]
Guppies – not yuppies! Fewer young people now aim to buy homes…
More than four in 10 British adults under the age of 40 who do not currently own a home have apparently given up on owning their own properties. According to property portal Zoopla, this swathe of the population has now been dubbed Guppies (Given Up on Properties). They are in stark contrast to the “Yuppies” […]
More significant incentives are needed to help landlords make green improvements
Both landlords and homeowners need better incentives to help them with the cost of making green improvements, according to a recent report. Property portal Rightmove’s annual Greener Homes report reveals 60 per cent of its homes for sale and 50 per cent of those to rent have an EPC rating of D or below. New […]
Completed Build-to-Rent Homes up 13 per cent
The number of completed build-to-rent homes in the UK has increased by 13 per cent in the past year to 88,100 units, despite market conditions slowing development activity. New analysis by the British Property Federation (BPF) shows the total number of build-to-rent homes completed, under construction or in the planning pipeline stands at 253,402. The […]