UK housing shortage blamed on planning rules, not land scarcity
Britain’s housing shortage and weak economic growth stem from decades of restrictive planning policy rather than a lack of available...
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UK property transactions stabilise in June after declines
UK residential property transactions halted a two-month decline in June 2026, according to data released by HMRC, though the traditionally...
UK house price growth slows to 1.8% in July
UK house price growth decelerated in July, with annual increases falling to 1.8% compared to 2.2% in June, according to...
London property transactions take six months to complete
Property transactions in London take an average of 174 days from agreed sale to completion, making it the slowest region...
UK housing market shows signs of stabilisation in July
The UK housing market may be stabilising after several months of subdued activity, with July figures indicating that the slowdown...
Student lettings platform UniHomes achieves +61 NPS rating
Student accommodation platform UniHomes has recorded a Net Promoter Score of +61 in its 2026 annual survey of more than...
First-time buyer demand falls as stock shortage persists
First-time buyer demand across Britain declined in the second quarter of 2026, according to new research from estate agency brand...
Property tax reform divides UK regions, survey finds
A survey of 2,203 UK adults has revealed significant regional differences in attitudes towards replacing council tax and stamp duty...
UK house price growth slows to 2.7% in May 2026
House price growth in the UK decelerated in May 2026, according to the latest Land Registry House Price Index, with...
UK auction volumes rise 35% as landlords offload stock
The number of properties offered at auction across the UK increased by 35.3% in June compared to the same month...
