The government needs to revive the appeal of flats — but capping ground rents at £250 a year won’t cut it
Move by one of the biggest UK lenders broadens options available to low-deposit borrowers
Falling levels of immigration also reduce competition among tenants
Claimants hail ‘a decisive victory’ over corrosion and other faults at exclusive development
Rise comes after slight fall at end of last year amid uncertainty around potential Budget changes to property taxes
If more homes are to be built, the problem of rogue estate management companies has to be addressed
Curbing institutional ownership of single-family homes does not tackle the affordability crisis and could make things worse
The city-state’s ‘father of urban planning’ was lauded for his vision but rising resale prices and high demand are bringing strain
The government says it is ‘aware’ of the issue facing tenants and working on a solution
Listed commercial property vehicle had languished on public markets
Limit to be set at £250 a year in England and Wales after PM overrules chancellor to push through manifesto pledge
Agents are ‘gloomy’ about ‘downbeat’ figures from 2025. Projections for 2026 are ‘boring’. But there is some cause for optimism
The most obvious flaw is the abrupt jumps at each band
Sharp annual decline in most expensive boroughs underscores impact of Budget uncertainty
As historic rectories and manor houses attract Hollywood buyers, more agents compete for fees
Figures show a wide regional variation, with affordability most stretched in London
January increase reverses sharp contractions in previous months
Number of leases signed for space priced at $100 or more per sq ft hit all-time high in 2025
Six people arrested and properties raided across England and in Italy
On this evidence, maybe less than he believes
Simon Carter to step down from FTSE 100 property group to head P3 Logistics
Changes in shopping habits have widened the split between those catering to well-off customers and those facing bankruptcy
Lossmaking sales are the latest sign of weakness in the capital’s property market
Britain arrived late to the BTR party, and has taken time to find its groove. But now the shared-amenity model is poised to radically reshape the urban rental landscape
Change would hit buyout groups such as Blackstone and Cerberus that have amassed large residential portfolios
