UK Property: Industry Urges New Housing Secretary on Rent Controls
The UK property industry urges the new housing secretary to rule out rent controls and assist buyers stuck in limbo following the appointment.
The UK property industry urges the new housing secretary to rule out rent controls and assist buyers stuck in limbo following the appointment.
Research warns Burnham's council housebuilding plans risk a postcode lottery due to a shortage of public land in high-need areas.
Research shows buying is cheaper than renting in 41% of UK local markets, with the North East being the best region for first-time buyers.
A UK property auction raised £41m with the top lot selling for £3.235m, £435k over guide, proving buyer demand remains firm.
Viability pressures threaten the regional build-to-rent pipeline as London and big cities account for almost half of all new delivery.
A lettings platform has launched a new suite of insurance products designed to address the changing requirements of the UK rental market following the Renters' Rights Act.
BBC Panorama reveals how criminal gangs use false identities to seize UK rental properties for drug factories and brothels, leaving landlords in legal limbo.
UK prime rents are rising as landlords respond to higher costs and the Renters' Rights Act, supported by constrained housing supply.
UK asking prices fall as buyer distractions rise, while homes for sale reach a 12-year high for the season.
UK property pricing levels dipped in July as the industry reacts to interest rate uncertainty and prioritizes accurate valuations.