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UK’s Largest Net Zero Housing Development Set to Transform Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

By Penny Tomlinson At 12/10/2025

The Welsh Government has partnered with Barratt Redrow to deliver the UK’s largest net zero carbon housing development, believed to be one of the largest of its kind in Europe. Located at Cosmeston Farm in the Vale of Glamorgan, the project […]

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Scottish Housing Bill Passes into Law, Introducing Rent Controls and Strengthened Tenant Protections

By Penny Tomlinson At 12/10/2025

The Scottish Parliament has passed the Housing (Scotland) Bill in a landmark vote, delivering major reforms to the nation’s rented housing sector and embedding new duties on homelessness prevention. Approved by 89 votes to 28 after consideration of […]

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High-Rise Approval Delays Threaten UK Housing Targets as Developers Warn of Growing Crisis

By Penny Tomlinson At 12/10/2025

The UK government’s flagship pledge to deliver 1.5 million new homes in England by 2029 is at serious risk, as developers warn that mounting delays in high-rise building approvals are stalling construction across the country. […]

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UK Government Plans to Cut Homebuying Time by Four Weeks in Major Housing Market Reform

By Penny Tomlinson At 12/10/2025

The UK government has unveiled new proposals to speed up the homebuying process by up to four weeks, as part of an ambitious overhaul designed to make purchasing a property faster, fairer, and more […]

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UK House Price Growth Slows as Buyers Show Caution Ahead of Autumn Budget

By Penny Tomlinson At 12/10/2025

The latest Halifax House Price Index reveals that UK house price growth has slowed sharply, as prospective buyers adopt a more cautious stance ahead of the upcoming Autumn Budget. According to Halifax, average UK house prices […]

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Scottish Government Announces £10 Million Funding Boost for RAAC-Affected Homes in Aberdeen

By Penny Tomlinson At 05/10/2025

The Scottish Government has confirmed a £10 million funding agreement with Aberdeen City Council to support the remediation of properties affected by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in the Torry area. This significant investment aims to protect residents, accelerate […]

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Scotland Faces Urgent Need for Over 15,000 Affordable Homes Annually, University of Sheffield Report Reveals

By Penny Tomlinson At 05/10/2025

A new report from the University of Sheffield highlights the urgent need for affordable housing in Scotland, projecting that over 15,000 new homes will be required each year between 2026 and 2031 to meet growing demand. The […]

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Wales to Deliver UK’s Largest Net Zero Housing Development at Cosmeston Farm

By Penny Tomlinson At 05/10/2025

The Welsh Government has partnered with Barratt Redrow to deliver the UK’s largest net zero carbon housing development, marking a major milestone for sustainable housing in the UK and one of the largest initiatives of its kind in […]

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