NRLA rallies against Renters’ Rights Bill pet amendment
Planned changes to the Renters’ Rights Bill will mean landlords will be required to shoulder the risk of damage to properties by pets. Proposed amendments will reverse plans to enable…
79 homes to be built in Surrey village
A development that will bring 79 homes to Cranleigh, Waverley, has been submitted by developer Bellway. The new homes would include a range of one and two-bedroom maisonettes and two,…
Americans looking to escape to Greece
Greece’s Golden Visa programme has seen a bigger increase in applications from US citizens than from any other Western nation in the past 12 months, research from Astons has found.…
Estate agents don’t trust automated valuations
The majority of estate agents rely on AI or automated valuation models (AVMs) – despite most distrusting the results. The consensus is they routinely fail to reflect a homes true…
Government vows to reduce energy costs in ‘industrial strategy’
The government wants to reduce energy costs for businesses as part of its ‘industrial strategy’. It will launch a “British industrial competitiveness scheme” from 2027, with automotive, aerospace and chemicals…
Tenants will pay more for greener homes
The majority (92%) of investors reckon that tenants are willing to pay more for greener homes. BuyAssociation, which conducted the research, added that investing in green upgrades acquires higher quality…
London property takes four and a half months to sell
It takes 139 days to sell property in London, making it among the slowest property markets across the UK, research from Sell Homes Fast has found. In the capital luxury…
Labour members worried about threat of Reform
More than 20% of Labour members expect Reform to be the largest party after the next General Election, while only 3% expect a large Labour majority, a LabourList poll has…
Think tank urges London to build upwards and increase housing benefit
London needs to allow more high-rise buildings in areas with strong public infrastructure, a think tank has recommended. Centre for London said this could be achieved by enhancing compulsory purchase…
infinitSpace appoints Heiko Himme as Head of Real Estate for Mainland Europe
infinitSpace, the global flexible workspace provider, has appointed Heiko Himme as its new Head of Real Estate for Continental Europe, marking a significant step in the company’s strategic expansion across…