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Housebuilders look to replenish land pipelines as sentiment improves
Plus, positive and pragmatic moves on the green belt and investors spend record sums acquiring and funding family homes to rent
2 days ago
Development
Why more investors are seeing opportunities in the single family housing for rent market
Investment in the single family housing market jumped significantly last year as investors turned their attention in greater numbers to the suburbs.
18 days ago
Development
A turning point for residential development
Build cost inflation is past its peak, land house price declines look to have bottomed out, and demand from prospective purchasers is stabilising.
One month ago
Podcast
How can the UK's living sectors ease the housing crisis?
From student bed shortages to net zero dilemmas in property redevelopment, this episode provides a snapshot of the UK’s housing landscape.
One month ago
Development
What were the key March Budget pledges for UK new homes?
There were no headline measures aimed at first time buyers, but east London secured some targeted funding for new homes and a life sciences hub, while first steps were taken towards an ‘accelerated…
One month ago
Development
Green shoots emerging in new homes and land markets
Plus, the Living Sectors shine and how many homes can be built on brownfield sites in London?
2 months ago
Research
For one UK real estate sector, 2023 was a record year
Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe
2 months ago

Latest News

Development
What does stronger UK population growth mean for the housing market?
The ONS published its latest population projections in January which suggest that the UK’s population is likely to grow far faster than previously expected.
2 months ago
Development
What’s happening to land values in England?
Land prices in England were flat in the final quarter of the year, with housebuilders predicting values will stay stable in early 2024.
3 months ago
Development
How can Britain’s brownfield boost housing numbers?
Three months’ ago, Labour pledged to kickstart Britain’s housebuilding by using areas of previously developed green belt.
3 months ago
Research
The Red Sea crisis rattles investors
Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe
3 months ago
Development
New starts nosedive but will 2024 brighten by spring?
Plus, predictions across development and living sectors
3 months ago
Development
Housing Delivery Test 2022: Which areas are falling short?
Nearly a fifth of local planning authorities in England face having less sway over planning decisions
3 months ago
Research
London's prime postcodes feel the early Christmas cheer
Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe.
4 months ago
Development
How are pollution rules impacting housing delivery in England?
Plus nutrient credits and European deal cycles.
5 months ago
Development
What are the key Autumn Statement pledges for new homes?
New homes got some decent airtime in the chancellor’s Statement, while the Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts shed light on future net housing delivery and transaction levels.
5 months ago
Research
London office landlords shift from sell to buy
Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe.
5 months ago
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