Ryan Bembridge

The UK’s effort in decarbonising its housing stock has been labelled ‘underwhelming’ by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The lack of progress is being blamed on cost barriers, though on the upside it seems more developers are now tracking the biodiversity of their projects. I

Investors are increasingly turning to commercial property thanks to lower borrowing costs and strong market performance in areas such as heavy industry. There’s been a 102% year-on-year increase in the proportion of lending allocated specifically to commercial property purchases from 2023 to 2024

The CPI inflation rate increased to 2.3% in October, a worrying rise after inflation levels looked to be getting under control. This represents an increase from 1.7% the month before, while the surge was driven by a 5% annual rise in services inflation, as well as a 3.3% rise in core inflation, w

Homeowners prioritise location above price when it comes to choosing a home, a study from Go.Compare Home Insurance has revealed. More than three-quarters (79%) of homeowners consider location their top priority. For renters, who tend to have less money to spend, price is more often the main c

Some 100 affordable homes to let are being delivered in Southall, West London. Southall’s Golf Links estate will see the construction of 143 homes, including 104 affordable new homes to let to council tenants. They are expected to be ready for people to move in from autumn 2026. Councillor

Some 44% of office buildings in the US are seen as outdated and in need of investment, analysis from commercial real estate firm JLL has found. This compares to 34% in Europe, as some countries are ahead of others in terms of decarbonising commercial stock. New York, Washington DC, Paris, Chic

A company that specialises in building structures with Modern Methods of Construction says the UK needs a vast change of direction if it’s to get anywhere near its targets. Labour has targeted building 1.5 million homes in this parliament, as well as rebuilding 500 schools. Gary Robertson, VAS

Landlords with properties in Leeds can attend a seminar next week in-person and online to get clued up on enforcement activity in the city. The council’s officers conduct three inspections every working day, issuing enforcement actions on at least one property daily. Often these are to prohibit t

UK House prices will rise by just 2.5% in 2025, as higher mortgage rates have an effect, Knight Frank has predicted. The firm reacted to rising borrowing costs since the Autumn Budget, which is pushing lenders to raise mortgage rates. After that house price growth should increase, to 3% in 202

The government will overhaul the leasehold system in England and Wales by the end of the current parliament. From January the ‘Two-Year Rule’ should be abolished, meaning leaseholders will be able to extend their lease or purchase their freehold immediately after acquiring their property. From