Half of agents to adopt AI in 2026
Some 52% of agents plan to adopt and use AI for listings, leads and marketing, while two-thirds turn to automation to manage regulation, the Alto Agency Trends Report has revealed.…
Developers struggling with build and labour costs
The majority (82%) of developers say they face challenges in the current market, a poll from lender Octane Capital shows. High build and labour costs are the most pressing issue,…
UK Build to Rent investment gained ground in 2025
Investment into the Build to Rent sector surged by 14% year-on-year in 2025, amounting to £4.7bn, CBRE research found. BTR is benefiting from a lack of supply combined with solid…
Rental growth strongest in the North
The North West and Yorkshire & the Humber saw the strongest rental growth across the UK in 2025, Rightmove data shows. In the North West rents rose by 3.6% and…
One developer accounts for 70% of projects in Liverpool
Liverpool-based developer Legacie has entered 2026 overseeing more than 70% of all live development projects currently under way in the city centre. Five of the seven tower cranes presently operating…
Maidenhead redevelopment kicks off after acquisition
Property developer HJ Collection has acquired a prime commercial site in Maidenhead for £3.3 million. The firm will redevelop 31 residential units, comprising 22 one-bed, six two-bed and three three-bed…
Persimmon ups completions with thanks to cheaper new build prices
Housebuilder Persimmon completed 11,905 homes in 2025, an increase of 12% year-on-year. The developer added that full-year pre-tax profits are between £415-£440 million, which is at the upper end of…
West Yorkshire development gets go ahead after funding deal
The second phase of a residential scheme near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, has launched after local housebuilder Vivly Living partnered with Hampshire Trust Bank. The bank provided a £13.68million development facility,…
Cheaper areas see rents surge
The steepest room rent rises are in northern England, Scotland and the Midlands, the Q4 2025 rental index data from flatshare site SpareRoom has revealed. Almost half of the most…
Scottish Budget introduces ‘mansion tax’ – landlord groups frustrated
Scotland has introduced two new council bands for high-value properties in the country’s Budget announcement. From 1 April 2028, homes valued at between £1 million and £2 million will fall…