Finance
Investment into UK PBSA hits £2.45bn in H1 2024
Robust investment in the first half of 2024 demonstrates the resilience and attractiveness of the UK student accommodation sector
News
Acquisitions
Well-established estate agency expands after completing acquisition
The purchase enhances the estate agency's market position, footprint and service capabilities
Lettings
King’s Speech reforms could unintentionally exacerbate the rental crisis
There are widespread concerns that the new government's proposed changes could reduce housing supply in the PRS
Finance
Labour kicks business rates reform into the long grass
John Webber, head of business rates at Colliers, believes that the current system which provides £30bn a year for local authority funding, “is not fit for purpose”
Finance
Sharp rise in former rental homes for sale as landlords flee buy-to-let sector
New data shows a significant uplift in the number of landlords selling up
Other News
Zoopla lands major Channel 4 property show product placement coup
The commercial agreement means Zoopla’s data on house prices will feature in each episode, providing viewers with insight and value on the areas featured
Lettings
King’s Speech – industry reaction
Property professionals reflect on the commitments made by Sir Keir Starmer in the King's Speech to reform the planning system and end Section 21 evictions
Other News
Home values are on the up, says Zoopla
Growing buyer confidence and a rising volume of transactions are translating into firming home values
Other News
Property industry responds to latest UK house price data
What does the latest house price data show?
Events
RICS Matrics Awards 2024 shortlist unveiled
The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in November
Politics
What does today’s King’s Speech mean for housing?
Housing and renting reforms set to feature in a Labour government's first King’s Speech for more than 70 years. Here’s what you need to know
Agency
The ‘very best agents’ will act now ‘before any incentives are removed’
Which areas will be most affected by falling first-time buyer stamp duty relief?
Finance
Rightmove: Half year results for the six months ending 30 June 2024
Rightmove said that it remains the place to which consumers turn to first
Tech
Major PropTech provider announces rebrand including new name
The company has become a well-established name within the industry since launching last year
Politics
BoE must ‘stop squeezing living standards’ and cut interest rates, says policymaker
Swati Dhingra urges Bank of England’s monetary policy committee to lower interest rates in August
Lettings
Government urged to use landlord licensing schemes to improve housing standards
New legislation on the private rented sector is expected to be announced in today's King’s Speech
Agency
Property auctions show ‘remarkable growth’, with lots offered and sold up sharply
Growth in the residential property sector is fuelled in part by significant activity in major London sales
Finance
Build to Rent completions hit all-time high
Build to Rent completions are now running at over two and a half times the average for the period 2017-19
Finance
Cash homebuyer activity reaches decade high
More buyers are spending cash amid unfavourable mortgage rates
Finance
Property completions 40% below ‘normal market conditions’
Housing market activity stagnates despite strong supply, new report shows