A significant uplift in support for housebuilding was revealed during Rachel Reeves’ Spending Review announcement today. The Chancellor laid out a ten-year strategy worth £39 billion, aimed at
Reeves Announces £39bn Affordable Homes Plan
Reeves Pledges to End Asylum Hotel Use by 2029
Nikka Sulton
Rachel Reeves has pledged to bring an end to the government’s use of hotels to house asylum seekers, calling the current approach “costly” and inefficient. However, the change
Reeves Reveals Housing Plans
Nikka Sulton
Chancellor Rachel Reeves recently addressed the House of Commons with her Spending Review, unveiling a sweeping set of measures that significantly reshape the UK’s approach to housing, public
BoE Weighs Cuts as Budget Bites
Nikka Sulton
The Bank of England is facing renewed pressure just days before its upcoming decision on interest rates. Fresh data reveals that unemployment has reached its highest level since
Govt Keeps Renters’ Bill Court Impact Secret
Nikka Sulton
A lettings industry supplier has voiced strong concerns after the government refused to publish the Justice Impact Test linked to the Renters’ Rights Bill. This key document assesses
Solar Panels Set to Be Law for New Builds
Nikka Sulton
From 2027, the majority of new homes in England will be required to have rooftop solar panels, according to Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. He described the move as
House Prices Up £7K, But Affordability Still Tough
Nikka Sulton
New figures have revealed that average house prices across Britain dipped slightly in May, showing a modest fall compared to the previous month. According to the latest data,
Why Banks Are Boosting Mortgage Offers
Nikka Sulton
Banks are now giving home buyers access to significantly larger mortgage loans, with borrowing potential increasing by tens of thousands of pounds. Since March, several major high street
Nationwide Cuts Rates Amid Market Hikes
Nikka Sulton
Nationwide is set to reduce interest rates on selected fixed-rate mortgage deals, effective from tomorrow. The changes will apply across two, three, and five-year fixed terms. The lender
Landlords Reject Starmer’s Energy Targets
Nikka Sulton
The government’s proposed plans to improve the energy efficiency of privately rented homes have come under fire for being unrealistic and unachievable. This concern was raised by the