Anna Ibbotson
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Brighton overtakes London as Britain’s least affordable city for homebuyers
New research reveals Brighton is now the UK’s least affordable city to buy property, with just 8% of homes within reach of the average buyer. London, Bristol and Nottingham also rank among the most…
New Eco-Rules Could Render Industrial Spaces Unlettable by 2030
New research highlights that up to 85% of small-to-mid-box industrial and logistics (I&L) spaces could become unlettable under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)…
Hope Value Premium Reform Could Boost Social Housing Supply
The New Economic Foundation (NEF) is urging the government to abolish the “hope value” premium on building land, claiming it inflates costs and obstructs…
Prime London market stands still as investors weigh 2025 outlook
New data from property consultancy LonRes suggests that 2024 ended with minimal change in prime London house prices, with many indicators barely shifting over the past 12 months.
Spanish golden visa set to end in April: investors urged to move fast
The Spanish government has confirmed that its popular ‘Golden Visa’ scheme – which grants non-EU citizens residency rights in exchange for property or other investments worth at least…
Spain’s proposed 100% property tax for non-EU buyers: genuine move or political posturing?
A surprise announcement by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on 13 January has sparked alarm among non-EU property investors.
Hope Value Premium Reform Could Boost Social Housing Supply
The New Economic Foundation (NEF) is urging the government to abolish the "hope value" premium on building land, claiming it inflates costs and obstructs the construction of much-needed…
Commercial property: investors shift focus amidst falling borrowing costs
Shawbrook reports a 102% increase in commercial property lending year-on-year, driven by falling borrowing costs and investor appetite for high-yield assets.
Landlord exodus drives rental market imbalance, Savills warns
The UK rental market faces significant disruption as Savills predicts rents will increase by 17.6% over the next five years, driven by continued supply shortages and high tenant…
Trump effect triggers ripple in UK country property market as buyers eye long-term value
Even before Donald Trump sets foot back in the White House for his second term, the impact of his political and economic agenda is already reverberating across the…