NEWS ARCHIVES
Where have house prices risen the most since the turn of the millennium?
First-time buyers have found it increasingly difficult to get onto the housing ladder over the past 25 year
Approach to tackling discrimination needs fundamental reform – IEA
Anti-discrimination law was initially intended to shield individuals from unfair acts of direct discrimination but over recent decades it is claimed that it has widened in scope and ambition
Major property management firm suspended by trade body
MPs argued that the company is treating leaseholders as “cash cows,” prioritizing profit over service quality
Landlords must improve energy efficiency of homes by 2030 under new plans
The government said the proposals could save renters £240 a year on average on their energy bills
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
Residential property sales last month were up 29% compared with the corresponding month last year, and yet overvaluing is still causing issues in the market
Housing market sees seasonal dip as estate agents agree fewer sales
Propertymark’s latest housing insight report has been released
Estate agents face increased workload as almost 3,000 homes sold daily
The government is trying to incentivise homebuying with increased supply and more accessible mortgages
BTR code of practice and customer charter enters industry consultation phase
The road testing of the code of practice has resulted in a number of amendments to the document