UK’s Largest Net Zero Housing Development Set to Transform Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
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 […]
Scottish Housing Bill Passes into Law, Introducing Rent Controls and Strengthened Tenant Protections
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 […]
High-Rise Approval Delays Threaten UK Housing Targets as Developers Warn of Growing Crisis
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. […]
UK Government Plans to Cut Homebuying Time by Four Weeks in Major Housing Market Reform
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 […]
UK House Price Growth Slows as Buyers Show Caution Ahead of Autumn Budget
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 […]
Scottish Government Announces £10 Million Funding Boost for RAAC-Affected Homes in Aberdeen
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 […]
Scotland Faces Urgent Need for Over 15,000 Affordable Homes Annually, University of Sheffield Report Reveals
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 […]
Wales to Deliver UK’s Largest Net Zero Housing Development at Cosmeston Farm
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 […]
UK Government Proposes New Housing Reforms to Boost Sales and Transparency
Home sellers in the UK could soon be required to disclose issues such as damp or flooding risks under government plans aimed at streamlining property sales and reducing the number of transactions that fall through. The proposed […]