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Scottish new build house average prices have soared ahead of existing homes according to analysis of the latest statistics by a...

Housebuilder Crest Nicholson is hosting a pre-launch event at its new Windsor Gate development in Berkshire. On Saturday February 24 and Sunday...

Buy to let landlords who improve the energy efficiency of their rental stock should get tax relief. That’s the view of Heather...

Landlords and property developers can access a free course from a retrofit knowledge and skills provider. The online course - called Retrofit...

Agents working for one of the country’s highest profile and most respected buying services - Stacks Property Search - have been...

Well located building plots and renovation projects near the Cornish coast have historically been in high demand and short supply -...

It’s not just the weather that’s wet and dreary – the outlook looks bleak for landlords too as we head towards...

Proposed tougher energy efficiency requirements for rental properties are already influencing investor buying decisions, with a quarter acquiring higher-rated properties, research...

We all need to learn more about how to reduce our energy bills and take steps to ensure our homes are...

The commercial property sector in England is in the midst of a seismic shift propelled by the introduction of stringent minimum...

Following three years of seismic shifts in the property sector, the UK is moving towards a ‘new normal’ – with the...

A county council in Wales is preparing to develop a new later living scheme on the site of a former care...

New research from Shawnbrook shows that green mortgage discounts could be encouraging landlords to make home upgrades. These discounts can help...

If you’ve wondered whether your home could be more energy-efficient, you’re not alone. Research by property maintenance solution provider, Help me Fix,...

The UK’s buy-to-let market has changed beyond recognition over the last few years and with a recession on the horizon, landlords...

Inflation is at a 30-year high, having increased to 9% and experts predict that it could rise to 11% by the...

The incredible speed at which organisations were able to transition to remote working when the pandemic hit in 2020 was a...

The homes we live in will increasingly be constructed off-site as investors and developers strive to balance spiralling costs with net-zero...

The Urban Splash Residential Fund recently announced that deals worth £28 million have been completed in the first quarter of 2022. A...

With climate change and environmental degradation becoming a daily feature in news cycles, it’s no wonder why many are becoming increasingly...

With energy bills due to increase by 54% next month, research from specialist property lending experts Octane Capital has revealed that...

We’re currently in a cost-of-living crisis. Living costs are rising at their fastest rate in 30 years; a typical domestic energy bill will...

In this guest piece, Reece Mennie, chief executive officer of HJ Collection, sets out the environmental and social benefits of residential conversions. We need...

Possible changes to energy performance certificate (EPC) targets are likely to have a dramatic effect on landlord property purchasing habits. This is...

A trade body has claimed that new financial incentives are needed to bring thousands of empty homes back into use and give...

Buy-to-let (BTL) portfolio landlords are more likely to be aware of the government’s proposed EPC requirements than non-portfolio landlords, according to...

The Chartered Institute of Housing’s (CIH) upcoming 2022 Housing Review shows the lack of clear government strategies and insufficient financial incentives...

In recent years, the interest in and coverage of green homes has grown significantly, in direct correlation with the emergence of the...

Top five housebuilder Bellway has selected leading modular housing company ilke Homes to deliver 40 factory-built homes on a site in...

The property market has weathered the COVID storm better than many sectors over the last couple of years. The crisis has...

Over two million properties in the sector lack basic energy efficiency measures and risk being banned from the market in the...

Whether you are an accidental landlord or witty property investor; you are likely to agree that a wave of new regulations...

Almost two-thirds (62%) of residential property professionals don’t believe that Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are the most suitable method to help...

New research from BDRC BVA highlights the extent of the cost that landlords will need to rack up to get properties...

The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has outlined the key areas it believes the government and the industry should focus on...

Legal & General Capital (L&G) and Hodge have invested £5.5 million into an energy technology and services company supporting the transition...

A leading Spanish home builder has revealed that more than half (54%) of Brits who reserved homes with the firm in...

Proposals to ‘force’ landlords across the country to pay up to £10,000 to improve the energy efficiency of rental properties require...

Unite Students, the UK's leading owner, manager and developer of student accommodation, has published its net zero carbon pathway. The pathway sets...

In this guest piece, St. Modwen Homes explores how homes will navigate the electric vehicle revolution and help our national environmental...

A lettings expert and tenant’s rights campaigner has warned that any progress on climate change as a result of the COP26...

New-build homes can allegedly see homebuyers cut their energy bills by as much as 60%, research from Warwick Estates reveals. Now that...

Niche housebuilder Artisan Real Estate has raised the bar for sustainable development with the launch of an ambitious design framework geared...

This development roundup focuses on building sustainable homes, with Beech Holdings regenerating a former office into 43 eco-friendly apartments, a £10...

Landlords have begun to take steps to improve the energy efficiency of their properties ahead of new rules which are due...

Private and commercial bank Arbuthnot Latham provides some simple steps to help landlords save time, stress, and ultimately money, in the months and years...

Sellers who have upgraded the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of their home to a C, from a D, E or...

Octopus Real Estate, part of Octopus Group and a leading UK specialist real estate lender and investor, has revealed that it has...

This development update is environmentally focused, with 51 high-quality schemes coming to Somerset, 120 net-zero homes suited for the retired community and...

A recent survey has revealed that only one in eight (13%) people in the UK admit that they seriously considered the...

In this guest piece, Rightio discusses some of the lesser-known costs of being a landlord. To the uninitiated, being a landlord might...

In light of the recent research on the Green Homes Grant scheme from the National Audit Office, Ross Counsell, chartered surveyor and...

The built environment will play a key role at the upcoming UN climate change conference, COP26, which is being held across...

Asset management platform for property finance LendInvest recently partnered with two British multinational universal banks Barclays and HSBC. LendInvest offers products and...

The government has talked plenty about improving the energy efficiency of private rented homes, but despite this rhetoric, only 5% of private...

Electric vehicles are driving the UK’s green transition, helping the nation on its journey towards sustainability and net zero emissions by...

From health monitoring panic rooms to biometric sensors in every corner, by 2071 our homes could virtually run themselves. With the recent...

Off-site construction specialist Premier Modular has been awarded a place on the new £330 million LHC Modular Buildings Framework. Premier’s appointment to the...

Simple Life has partnered with Vistry Partnerships and Wakefield District Housing to build 140 two and three-bedroom eco-friendly properties in the...

Pipelife Norway has become the latest supplier to use BIOVYN™, the world’s first commercially available bio-attributed PVC from INOVYN. As Norway’s largest...

In December 2015, the UK accepted the terms of the Paris Agreement. The accord recognised the growing threat of climate change...

The latest figures from an online estate agent have revealed which region in England and Wales is the most energy-efficient. With 85%...

Three in every five landlords are now interested in green mortgages, according to Mortgages for Business. The buy-to-let (BTL) broker says 62%...

Herefordshire Council has approved plans for a development that will see the delivery of 120 factory-built affordable homes – one of...

Some 62% of landlords are now interested in mortgages which reward borrowers with discounted rates for making their properties more energy...

With the UK enduring its third national lockdown, Property Investor Today speaks with Michael Taggart, chief executive officer of luxury homebuilder...

Covid-19 hasn’t changed the fundamentals of property investment (or any other form of investment). It has, however, changed some of the...

With some 20% of the UK’s carbon emissions coming from domestic buildings, the importance of sustainable construction has become undeniable. Over the...

The Green Homes Grant scheme went live on September 30 2020, offering landlords and investors the chance to apply for £5,000...

With new regulations and rules now in place for landlords, our in-house property experts outline their 10 essential safety requirements for...

I have been a developer and landlord for over 25 years and, for my sins, ended up owning an estates and...

A unique site in Havant has been visited by Environment Minister Rebecca Pow after its borough council became the first local...

The other major housing announcement in the Chancellor’s recent summer economic update, aside from the headline-grabbing stamp duty holiday, was the...

Funds advised by Hilltop Credit Partners, a specialist funding partner for SME residential developers, have completed a £3 million loan to build...

Palazzo Ricci, a new private residence club located in Abruzzo, Italy, is launching sales this summer. Approximately two hours from Rome and Naples, the 220-year-old palazzo,...

A leading modular housing company has partnered with housing provider Stonewater to deliver 120 affordable eco-homes to Hereford in a deal...

As is always the case in times of crisis, people are asking what might follow, what industries might thrive as normal...

With sustainability and green issues becoming popular buzzwords in 2019, driven by an increasing awareness of the climate crisis, the school...

With stories of housing crises crossing borders and seas, politicians, policymakers, architects, developers and housebuilders from across the world have been...

Newton Property, one of Scotland’s largest property factors, has announced an emergency building eco-improvements fund up to £100,000 per eligible property. Newton...

Moving home? Here’s your guide to property jargon When it comes to buying, selling, letting or renting a property, you will likely...

The increasing amount of lettings regulations is making it difficult for letting agents and landlords to remain compliant and protect the safety of...

With a new year now upon us, it’s time to look forward to what might happen (and what is definitely happening)...

Letting a home can be an intimidating task if you’re doing it for the first time. You may have deliberately entered...

Micro homes are the next big thing for London’s property market, according to property inventory firm Assist Inventories. The new trend is...

Even though the most recent Budget offered some welcome relief for landlords and the buy-to-let sector as a whole, there are...

Buying a new home is a risk even when it doesn’t need renovating. By taking the chance on an unrenovated property,...

Some 80% of landlords plan to increase their portfolios over the next 12 months, according to advice website The Property Hub. Its...

Some 78% of Britons place high importance on environmental sustainability when choosing a new home, according to a recent survey by...

The first full development of family properties featuring Apple Home, Siri and Apple Homekit accessories has been built in the UK,...

The CLA has condemned the government for an ‘abdication of responsibility’ over new energy efficiency rules for listed buildings. In a damning...

In just a few months the minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for commercially rented properties will come into force. From 1 April...

If you are a buy-to-let investor you are may be required to take action to ensure that your rental properties comply...

After calling a surprise snap general election in a bid to increase her party’s majority in the House of Commons and...

With just 12 months until the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) come into force, property software provider Arbnco, formerly known as CO2 Estates, has released...

Investing in residential properties can be a great way to accumulate wealth. But before parting with your cash, an investment strategy...

With a new set of energy efficiency regulations set to be introduced in Scotland later this year, commercial property owners north...

An inquiry into the energy efficiency of private rented housing has been launched by The All Party Parliamentary Group for the...

Almost half of private tenants are unsure with whom responsibility lies for a number of aspects of their tenancy, according to...