More middle-aged people are now renting their homes
The number of middle-aged households privately renting has nearly doubled in the space of a decade, with many set to remain in rented homes for the long-term. Paragon Bank’s analysis of government data shows the number of households in England where the lead reference person is aged between 45 and 64 has increased from 691,000 […]
One in 40 homes in Britain is now valued at £1 million or more
There are now 730,390 homes valued at £1 million or more across Great Britain, according to recent research. This is the equivalent to one in every 40 homes, or 2.5 per cent of all housing stock. Over the past three years, the number of £1 million-plus homes has increased by some 40 per cent, according […]
The east of England sees high numbers of successful planning applications
The east of England is one of the areas of the UK currently seeing some of the highest levels of successful planning applications each month. Research has shown that across the UK, almost 24,500 planning applications are received on average each month at the moment, with just over 20,500 (84 per cent) of those successful. […]
Help for landlords as tax deadline draws nearer
Consumer champion Which? has published an e-guide and video for landlords offering advice on filing self-assessment tax returns. As the deadline of January 31 draws closer, the organisation has come up with tips and suggestions that are particularly relevant to buy-to-let landlords. These include examples of the kinds of costs and expenses that can be […]
The construction industry needs more women
Women into Construction is working with The Home Builders Federation (HBF) to launch a nationwide employment programme for women. The aim is to help address the gender imbalance in the construction workforce, which currently sees just 16 per cent female representation. The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has teamed with Women into Construction to launch a […]
The housing market is subdued this winter
UK house price growth slowed in November, according to the Nationwide’s House Price Index. Prices fell by 1.4 per cent from November – the biggest drop since June 2020 – and the housing market remains subdued. A market slowdown was expected given the current economic climate and the inflation of house prices over recent years. […]
Extra support for upgrading homes
The government has announced plans for a new scheme to help householders reduce their energy bills through loft and cavity wall insulation, as well as smart heating controls. The move is part of wider action this across energy policy to help the UK meet its ambition of becoming energy independent. The new ECO+ scheme will […]
Build-to-rent homes can be a good option for some tenants
The largest ever analysis of build-to-rent (BTR) homes in England shows the sector has a broad and evolving customer base similar to the wider private rented sector (PRS). In its third year, the Who Lives in Build-to-Rent? report from the British Property Federation (BPF), Dataloft, BusinessLDN, and the UK Apartment Association (UKAA) analysed 122 schemes in England totalling over […]
Active Building Centre calls for built environment to exceed net zero requirements to become climate positive
As Cop27 continues and countries debate global climate goals, the Active Building Centre (ABC) is calling for the built environment to step up and play its part. According to the organisation, buildings in the UK account for around a quarter of total carbon emissions and if the country is to reach net zero by 2050, […]
Slowdown in annual UK house price growth
House prices in Britain have fallen for the first time in 15 months. The average price of a property dropped to £268,282 in October, down 0.9 per cent compared to October, according to the Nationwide’s House Price Index. Robert Gardner, Nationwide’s chief economist, said: “October saw a sharp slowdown in annual house price growth, to […]