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Build-to-Rent's to be a Panacea for the UK's Chronic Housing Shortage

Recent research from the British Property Federation highlights the rapid growth of the Build to Rent (BTR) sector in the UK. The number of BTR homes is set to rise from 76,800 to over 380,000 within the next decade. As demand for professionally managed rental proper...

Read    01/12/2022

Steps To Make a Property More Inclusive For All Users

Homes England, the non-departmental public body that funds new affordable housing in England, is implementing plans to improve diversity and inclusion in the housing sector. In its first Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Report, Homes England identifies the steps an...

Read    01/12/2022

Prospects of Rising Energy Costs Drive UK Renters to Look for Bills-included BTR

Currently, the Built-To-Rent sector is experiencing a tsunami of tenants looking for homes with bills-included rents. Bills-included topped the search terms in the property sector a couple of months ago. Private and institutional landlords operating in the BTR sector...

Read    01/12/2022

Leveraging Price Escalation Clauses to Manage Supply Cost Volatility in Construction Projects

Construction cost volatility is a major factor threatening the viability of housebuilding and Build to Rent projects besides supply labour shortages. Contractors must maintain equilibrium in construction costs by controlling labour and material costs and managing del...

Read    01/12/2022

New Register of Overseas Entities (ROE) impacts Overseas Entities' investing in UK Real Estate

The 1 August 2022 and 15 March 2002 are important dates for Overseas UK property investors.  The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (The ECTEA) came into force 15 March 2022 after receiving royal assent. The ECTEA aims to support the governme...

Read    01/12/2022

Britain's Economic Outlook remains Grim because of Lurking Challenges amid Political Turmoil

The UK is grappling with the cost-of-living crisis with rising inflation, plummeting currency, and a steep rise in energy prices, thanks to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Add to these the recent political turbulences, after-effects of the mini-budget, and fallout f...

Read    01/12/2022

The UK Government Missed the Chance to Improve Private Rented Housing Supply

The UK government’s Autumn Statement released recently had a glaring gap. Many expected the government to take steps to improve the private rental sector supply, but that didn’t happen. There is a massive demand for private rented housing in the country. There is a s...

Read    01/12/2022

The UK Government Will Introduce New Mould Rules for Landlords and Agents

According to a recent announcement, the UK government will review guidance to landlords about health risks from dampness and mould quickly. Michael Gove and Steve Barclay, the housing and health secretaries, made the announcement. The new guidance will be published b...

Read    01/12/2022

Insurance Brokers and Freeholders to Face Action over Unfair Commissions

A disturbing development in the UK property market is severely impacting leasehold property owners. Evidence suggests the existence of unfair insurance commission practices, with commission rates paid by insurers to brokers reaching 30% or more—a cause for concern.

Read    30/11/2022

What Leaseholders Must Know About Airbnb Short-Term Lets Before Entering Into a Lease Contract

There has been an astronomic rise in the presence of Airbnb in the UK in recent years. Airbnb is a peer-to-peer platform connecting homeowners with space to spare to those who need space for a short term. They can let an extra room while still residing on the propert...

Read    30/11/2022

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