Data centres driving UK construction
Infrastructure demand is fuelling UK construction activity compared to the rest of Europe, research from global construction consultancy Linesight shows. The UK is seeing strong momentum in data centre development,…
Rental growth drops because of “stretched renters”
The cost of renting has slowed to its lowest annual increase since the coronavirus pandemic, leading campaign group Generation Rent to conclude that renters are stretched so thin they can’t…
Calls for ‘New Town’ between Liverpool and Bootle
There are calls to secure New Town status for a major regeneration scheme by the Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram. The Mayor is looking for a 10-year vision, encompassing…
Prime Central London sellers slash prices due to nom dom rules
Sellers in Prime Central London are being forced to offer discounts to attract buyers after changing non dom rules dampened the market, according to Knight Frank analysis. Average prices have…
Younger Britons want to be buy-to-let landlords
A third of UK adults aspire to own a buy-to-let property, with the clamour being highest for young adults, a study from lender Market Financial Solutions has revealed. One in…
Developers told to use solar panels in Future Homes Standard
The upcoming Future Homes Standard will promote the installation of rooftop solar panels. Under the proposals developers will need solar panels to cover 40% of the building’s floor area, which…
Scottish property changes hands the fastest
Over half (54%) of homes sold in Scotland last month went under offer within 30 days, Hamptons research has found. This represents an increase from 50% in May 2024, and…
Belfast labelled best investment hotspot
Rental demand is outstripping supply in Belfast, with regeneration projects in the Titanic Quarter and high student populations fuelling activity. As a result, buy-to-let yields are among the highest in…
Scotland to implement EPC standards
If regulations go through Scottish properties will need to comply with a minimum EPC rating of C for newly let properties by 2028, the same target that could be imposed.…
Government withholds court and tribunal impact of Renters’ Rights Bill
The government is refusing to publish the Justice Impact Test for the Renters’ Rights Bill, a document outlining the legislation’s impact on the courts and tribunal system. The test is…