Divide between houses and flats widening
Demand to buy flats is dwindling compared to houses, the government’s house price index for England shows. Flats are 1.4% cheaper than a year ago, averaging at £129,000, data from…
County Durham development given the green light
A vacant site in County Durham will be transformed into 248 new homes after housebuilder Strata secured planning permission. The site at Merrington Lane, Spennymoor, County Durham, was formerly used…
Building where netball was invented forms part of Kent development
The developer Bellway has acquired land and begun demolition to deliver 93 new homes and restore the historic Kingsfield House in Dartford. The house, built in 1859, was used by…
Zoopla warns government – don’t overburden struggling housebuilders
Zoopla has warned the government that developers need reforms rather than restrictions to increase the level of housebuilding across the UK. There are growing concerns that the government will introduce…
Chancellor urged to remove council tax on new build-to-rent homes
The British Property Federation has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to remove council tax on newly developed build-to-rent homes. As it stands homes are liable for council tax three months…
Destinations offering incentives for British expats to buy property
From Italy’s iconic €1 houses in picturesque villages to Thailand’s luxury developments designed for foreign ownership, the experts at William Russell have revealed everything you need to know about buying…
Landlord scheme launched in Scunthorpe after false start
A selective licensing scheme in Scunthorpe has launched following a failed landlord challenge. Landlords in the Crosby & Park and Town wards must now have a license to rent their…
Alpine homes proving to be strong investments
Alpine properties are outperforming other property investments due to a rise in remote working and permanent mountain living, according to Knight Frank analysis. Prime prices for alpine homes rose by…
Government fails to review County Courts
The government has refused to carry out a root-and-branch review into County Court failures, going against recommendations made by the Commons Justice Committee. Instead, the government said a focus on…
Nottingham City Council vows to get tougher on rogue landlords
Nottingham City Council is looking to improve its enforcement of laws including the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022. The legislation was introduced to prevent unfair ground rent charges, and…