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Labour told to support first-time buyers to meet housebuilding targets, says Persimmon chief
Persimmon’s CEO urges the government to reintroduce first-time buyer support if it hopes to meet its goal of 1.5 million new homes by 2029. The builder sees signs of market recovery but warns that…
Best buy-to-let hotspots for a £25k deposit: Where landlords can still secure strong returns
It is a challenging time to be a landlord, with steeper running costs, looming legislation to ban no-fault evictions, and a sluggish rental market.
Leicester emerges as the UK’s top city for commercial property investment in 2025
Leicester ranks as the UK’s best city for commercial property investment, outpacing strong contenders like Bristol and Derby, while Cardiff and Birmingham face notable challenges, says new research…
UK office market set for major rental surge, forecasts BNP Paribas Real Estate
BNP Paribas Real Estate predicts prime office rental growth of up to 31% across London and key regional UK cities by 2029, creating new opportunities for investors amid…
Manchester tops England property rankings again, says new Colliers report
Manchester has retained its position as the highest-ranked English city for property investment, according to Colliers’ latest Top UK Residential Investment Cities report for the second half of…
How to identify the next property investment hotspot
Choosing where to invest in property requires careful attention to lasting economic and demographic trends, rather than quick-fix, media-fuelled notions of “hotspots.”
Landsec plots £2bn office sell-off in pivot to residential market
Property investment giant Landsec has announced plans to drastically scale back investment in office-led developments over the next five years and shift its focus to the residential sector.
UK house prices have risen three times faster than flats since 2020
House prices have climbed three times faster than flat values since the start of the pandemic, with cladding concerns and mounting service charges weighing on the popularity of…
House prices climb again as buyers race to beat looming stamp duty hike
UK house prices rose for the sixth consecutive month as buyers rushed to complete before stamp duty changes.
Energy rules could leave 80% of commercial buildings unlettable by 2030
Over 80% of England’s commercial buildings could be unlettable by 2030 under proposed government energy targets.