Major lender calls for more gradual EPC regulations
The Mortgage Works (TMW) has called for EPC regulations to focus on the least energy efficient properties first, rather than expecting all properties to reach a C rating by 2030.…
Inntelo AI appoints global advisory board to accelerate innovation and growth in hospitality tech
UK-based hospitality technology company Inntelo AI has announced the formation of its global advisory board, comprising renowned hospitality leaders from the UK, Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Inntelo…
Inner London to increasingly price out new buyers
All but those earning over £90,000 are expected to be priced out of the Inner London boroughs by 2035, affordable housing charity Dolphin Living has projected. London’s population is expected…
Industry leaders warn government: Tax landlords and you harm tenants
Tenants and first-time buyers could be left worse off if the government continues to squeeze landlords, industry figures warned. Landlord groups are worried the Chancellor Rachel Reeves could again increase…
NRLA rallies against Renters’ Rights Bill pet amendment
Planned changes to the Renters’ Rights Bill will mean landlords will be required to shoulder the risk of damage to properties by pets. Proposed amendments will reverse plans to enable…
79 homes to be built in Surrey village
A development that will bring 79 homes to Cranleigh, Waverley, has been submitted by developer Bellway. The new homes would include a range of one and two-bedroom maisonettes and two,…
Americans looking to escape to Greece
Greece’s Golden Visa programme has seen a bigger increase in applications from US citizens than from any other Western nation in the past 12 months, research from Astons has found.…
Estate agents don’t trust automated valuations
The majority of estate agents rely on AI or automated valuation models (AVMs) – despite most distrusting the results. The consensus is they routinely fail to reflect a homes true…
Government vows to reduce energy costs in ‘industrial strategy’
The government wants to reduce energy costs for businesses as part of its ‘industrial strategy’. It will launch a “British industrial competitiveness scheme” from 2027, with automotive, aerospace and chemicals…
Pets add premium to home insurance policies
Home insurance premiums jump by 10% for pet owners, analysis from GoCompare shows. The median cost of joint buildings and contents home insurance is £219 for those who don’t have…