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Better Design Can Keep New Homes Cooler, Say Experts

Modern homes are increasingly at risk of overheating, but design-led solutions could provide a sustainable fix, say industry specialists. Two key factors drive overheating in new housing. Firstly, developers often meet only the […]

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London and Manchester Named UK’s Build to Rent Capitals, New Research Reveals

Centre for Cities highlights Build to Rent’s growing role in tackling Britain’s housing shortage London and Manchester have been identified as the UK’s leading Build to Rent (BtR) hubs, according to new analysis […]

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Social Housing Growth Lags Behind Rising Demand in England, Research Finds

New analysis highlights largest gap between housing supply and need since 2019 England is facing an escalating social housing crisis, with the gap between the number of new affordable homes and the growth […]

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Private Rented Sector Preventing Scotland’s Housing Emergency from Worsening

New analysis of official Scottish Government figures highlights the crucial role that the private rented sector (PRS) in Scotland has played in preventing the country’s housing emergency from becoming far more severe. Between 1993 and […]

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Labour Launches £100 Million Training Plan to Tackle UK Housing Crisis by Developing 40,000 Skilled Builders by 2029

In a bold move to address the UK’s escalating housing crisis, Labour has unveiled a £100 million investment plan aimed at training 40,000 skilled construction workers, including bricklayers, roofers, and electricians, by 2029. […]

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Surge in Property Down Valuations Wipes Millions from Stagnant UK Housing Market

Property experts are sounding the alarm over a sharp rise in property down valuations across the UK, with some homes seeing more than £1 million wiped off their market value as surveyors take an increasingly cautious approach […]

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Scottish Government Accelerates Action to Tackle Housing Emergency with Major Investment Boost

In a decisive response to Scotland’s ongoing housing emergency, the Scottish Government has announced a comprehensive package of measures aimed at increasing affordable housing supply and reducing reliance on temporary accommodation. Building on […]

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Report Reveals Potential for 25,000 New Homes from Empty Council Buildings Amid UK Housing Crisis

A new report by Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (HfHGB) has revealed that vacant council-owned properties could be converted into 25,000 desperately needed homes, offering a faster, greener and more cost-effective solution to the UK’s housing […]

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UK Private Rents Fall for First Time in Five Years as Cooling Mortgage Rates Ease Pressure on Tenants

Millions of renters across the UK are experiencing a welcome shift in the property market as average private rents fall for the first time in half a decade, according to the latest Hamptons Lettings […]

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