Government moves to protect nightlife
The government has unveiled plans to protect existing pubs, clubs and music venues from noise complaints made by people in new developments. Developers will be responsible for soundproofing their buildings…
PPHA secures affordable homes portfolio from Persimmon Homes
A portfolio of 179 affordable properties from Persimmon Homes has been purchased by PPHA, a registered provider of affordable homes. The units will house 644 people, offer a mixture of…
Consumer confidence gradually improving in Wales
Confidence in the state of the economy is gradually improving, which is serving to steadily boost house prices, Principality Building Society found. The society found that the average price of…
A third of tenants have given up on owning
Some 33% of renters aged 25-44 don’t think they will ever own a home, suggesting the future is likely to see more older people in rental accommodation. The Building Societies…
Regions in and around Edinburgh see house prices surge
House prices surged by nearly £28,000 in East Lothian and by £20,000 in Midlothian, the regions East and South of Edinburgh respectively. They also rose by nearly £19,000 in Edinburgh…
Equity release market becoming more popular
More people are dipping into their properties as a source of wealth, data from the Equity Release Council shows. In Q2 2025 there was a 10% increase in total lending…
StuRents’ property management arm partners with guarantor waiver service
Property management platform Concurrent from Sturents has partnered with guarantor waiver service Leap to offer landlords protection against financial risks associated with the Renters’ Rights Bill. Leap’s service removes the…
Mid-market properties the best performers
While the housing market has cooled over the summer demand for family homes has remained strong, data from mortgage tech provider Twenty7tec shows. Searches for homes priced between £250,000 and…
Industry construction programme launches – PropertyWire
Berkeley Group has launched the Net Zero Skills in Construction Programme, an initiative providing construction training, support and awareness for two years. Organisations like Berkeley Group, Kier, Balfour Beatty, Morgan…
Tax payments for the wealthy increase by 40% in four years
Tax contributions paid by the UK’s wealthy individuals increased by 40% in the past four years alone, Ashtons analysis shows. In the 2023-24 tax year, wealthy individuals – defined by…