DOWNLOAD IPFS Mortgage approvals across the UK continued to climb in June, marking a second consecutive month of growth, according to the latest Bank of England (BoE) figures. The data shows that 64,167 mortgages were approved for house purchases in June, up 1.4% from May’s 63,288. This also represents a[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS A surprising rise in buyer activity is cutting through the usual summer lull in the UK housing market, with increased sales and a record number of homes now available. According to Zoopla’s latest House Price Index, demand has jumped by 11% year-on-year, with sales agreed up 8% and[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS U.K. house prices are showing a growing regional divide, with some parts of the country seeing sharp increases while others face noticeable declines. According to new figures from property website Zoopla, house prices in Northern Ireland surged by 6.1% annually, while areas in southern England, including Truro and[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The equity release market has recorded a 10% rise in annual growth, with older property owners accessing a total of £636 million in the second quarter of 2025, according to new figures from the Equity Release Council (ERC). The latest quarterly report shows that 14,404 customers, including both[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS A stricter licensing scheme for private landlords in parts of Scunthorpe will now officially begin this October 6, following the dismissal of a legal challenge. North Lincolnshire Council’s long-delayed plans aim to raise housing standards and ensure responsible property management across more than 1,200 privately rented homes. The[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The cost of buying a home in Great Britain is soaring well beyond the reach of the average worker. New figures reveal that house prices are rising at more than five times the rate of wage growth. This widening gap between earnings and property values makes home ownership[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS New data show that the United Kingdom’s housing market is showing signs of activity ahead of the summer holidays, but wide regional disparities and rising stamp duty costs are starting to weigh on overall growth. Activity in the property market has picked up compared with summer 2024, with[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Residents in East Malling are bracing for another planning fight after the Vita Group announced early-stage proposals for 60 homes at Belvidere House, just a short distance from the previously rejected Ivy Farm scheme, KentOnline reports. Villagers had recently celebrated a hard-won victory against a 52-home plan at[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS A proposal to convert a historic chapel in Birstall into 21 apartments has been recommended for approval, pending the outcome of a wildlife survey to determine if bats are present on the site. Wesley House, a Grade II-listed former place of worship located at the corner of Huddersfield[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS A long-standing family home in Southampton is set to partially transition into a childcare facility, following planning approval for a nursery on the property’s ground floor. The change marks a significant residential-to-commercial adaptation in the city’s Sholing area, reflecting broader trends in how private homes are being repurposed[Read More…]