Housebuilder shares rise on back of Labour win
Shares in major housebuilding firms rise sharply as analysts view Labour's election victory as "positive" for the housing market
Marc da Silva
‘It’s a new start, so let’s get to work’, says new chancellor Rachel Reeves
Rachel Reeves, who is aiming for growth as the UK's first female chancellor, issues her first statement
Homeowners save almost £300m in equity release borrowing costs
This substantial savings milestone underscores the flexibility and benefits of modern equity release products, says specialist
EYE NEWSFLASH: Angela Rayner appointed deputy prime minister with responsibility for housing
Angela Raynor is the new levelling up secretary
Labour landslide – industry reaction
Labour has won a landslide victory in the general election after winning more than 400 seats - significantly more than the 326 seats required to form a majority
What impact did the general election have on the UK property market?
New data shows what is currently happening the housing market
Property industry reacts to new UK house price data
What does the latest house price data show?
Well-known agency expands with new dedicated lettings office
The agency says the new lettings office will aim to meet the growing demand for lettings services in the area
iamproperty launches new CRM solution for estate agents
iamproperty has added to its 'ecosystem of solutions for UK estate agents'
Trade body launches Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 summary guide
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 introduces critical changes that will significantly impact the conveyancing process
UK PBSA investment hits £1.7bn in first half of 2024
Student accommodation is currently viewed as 'the darling of the alternatives sector', says analyst
Housebuilders sign up to nature initiative
No fewer than 19 homebuilders, who build more than 90,000 homes a year, have already signed up to the voluntary commitment
CLC tells practitioners to improve post-completion work
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) has outlined its growing concern that post completion work is not being done properly and promptly
What does the property industry expect from a Labour government?
With Labour set for a landslide win in today's general election, agents share their views on what the new government will mean for the housing industry
Estate agency eyes growth after securing multi-million pound investment
To drive expansion, the agency has made 10 acquisitions since 2019 - with more to come
OPDA calls on next government to urgently reform the homebuying process
The Open Property Data Association wants the entire home buying and selling process to be digitised
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Strutt & Parker adds to leadership team; Phoebus Software appoints new MD and vice chair; John Ennis joins LonRes
Halifax and Santander cut rates as mortgage price war hots up
Average five-year fixed mortgage rate dips below 5%
BTL landlords express concerns about potential impact of today’s election
The survey, which gathered responses from over 1,200 landlords and tenants across England and Wales, highlights a prevailing sense of uncertainty
More than half HNWs say the UK is not supportive of wealth creation/creators
Some 42% of HNWs feel the UK is not an attractive place to set up a business and 31% now feel more inclined to leave the UK for financial reasons versus 12 months ago