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April 17, 2026
Planning reforms accelerate the 1.5 million homes target: can the UK close the delivery gap?
The Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 and revised National Planning Policy Framework represent the UK's most significant planning overhaul in over a...
April 17, 2026
Leeds Build-to-Rent boom accelerates as Legal & General commits £140m to city centre development
Legal & General's £140m investment in Leeds signals growing institutional confidence in the city's Build-to-Rent sector, with over 16,000 BTR units now in...
April 17, 2026
How the Renters' Rights Act reshapes UK landlord dynamics in favour of institutional investors
The abolition of Section 21 evictions from 1 May 2026 marks the most significant shift in England's private rented sector in nearly four decades. While...
April 16, 2026
Rental yields surge past 8% as UK landlords capitalise on persistent rent growth
Average gross rental yields in parts of the UK have climbed above 8%, with some northern and Scottish postcode districts now exceeding 14%, according to...
April 16, 2026
UK house prices reach £371,000 as falling mortgage rates fuel asking price optimism
Average UK asking prices have climbed to £371,042 according to Rightmove's March 2026 data, supported by easing mortgage rates that Savills had forecast...
April 16, 2026
Regional housing shift: North and Midlands outpace London as buyers prioritise space and affordability
A significant recalibration is underway in the UK housing market as buyers increasingly favour Northern England and the Midlands over London. REalyse data...
April 14, 2026
Rental yields surge past 8% as new lets flood the UK market ahead of Renters' Rights Act
Gross rental yields in the UK's highest-performing regions have climbed above 8% according to the latest REalyse data, with the North East of England and...
April 13, 2026
Northern regions and devolved nations outpace London as UK house price growth diverges sharply in 2026
The UK housing market is experiencing a pronounced regional divergence, with Scotland and Wales recording positive annual price growth while London and the...
April 13, 2026
Seven new towns: Can Labour's bold housebuilding plan solve England's housing crisis?
The UK government's proposal for seven new towns marks the most ambitious planned development programme since the post-war era, targeting 1.5 million homes...
April 13, 2026
Business rates revaluation 2026: what landlords and tenants need to know as rateable values shift
The April 2026 business rates revaluation brings significant changes to rateable values across England and Wales, with commercial landlords and tenants...
April 9, 2026
Energy-efficient new builds surge ahead of Future Homes Standard deadline
UK housebuilders are accelerating delivery of zero-bills homes featuring solar panels, battery storage, and heat pumps, positioning themselves ahead of the...
April 9, 2026
Suburban single-family rental communities emerge as the new frontier for UK build-to-rent capital
Build-to-rent developers are pivoting from urban apartment towers to suburban single-family rental communities, capitalising on sustained remote work...
April 9, 2026
New towns programme gains momentum as planning reforms unlock major housing pipeline
England's new towns initiative is accelerating following December 2025 planning reforms, with large-scale residential schemes now progressing through...
April 8, 2026
Wales clarifies council tax rules for HMOs: what landlords and tenants need to know
Wales has confirmed new council tax regulations for Houses in Multiple Occupation, aligning with England's single-dwelling valuation approach. This...
April 8, 2026
Unlocking Britain's empty homes: why Propertymark's policy roadmap could add thousands to housing supply
Propertymark's latest roadmap proposes a balanced mix of financial incentives and local authority action to bring the UK's estimated 700,000 empty homes...
April 8, 2026
Seven new towns could transform England's housing supply – here's what the data tells us
The government's ambitious plan to create seven new towns across England aims to deliver up to 300,000 homes and tackle the nation's chronic housing...
April 8, 2026
UK house prices edge up amid growing regional divergence in 2026
Average asking prices across the UK reached approximately £371,000 in March 2026, but this headline figure masks significant regional variation. While...
April 8, 2026
Seven new towns to accelerate English housebuilding: what the government's landmark initiative means for the property market
The government has announced plans to develop seven large-scale new towns across England, aiming to deliver hundreds of thousands of homes over the next...
March 24, 2026
BTR pipeline grows with 135,000 homes despite construction pause
The UK's build-to-rent sector continues to demonstrate long-term resilience, with over 620 active BTR schemes representing nearly 135,000 homes now...
March 24, 2026
Build to rent investment accelerates as institutional capital targets UK rental housing supply
Institutional investors are pouring billions into UK build-to-rent developments, with REalyse data showing over 140,000 BTR units now in the development...
May 28, 2025
Unlock UK Property Investment Potential with REalyse’s AI-Powered Data and Analytics Platforms
Access to detailed and reliable UK property data is a game-changer for investors, developers, agents and analysts.
May 22, 2025
How to Use REalyse's Powerful Data Platform to Find Small Land Sites for Development?
For small to medium-sized developers, finding suitable land for development presents a significant challenge.
May 2, 2025
How Long Does Land Registry Take to Transfer Property Ownership?
Securing a favourable property deal is just the beginning; the subsequent transfer of ownership requires patience.
May 2, 2025
How to Sell a Residential Property in the UK? The Expert’s Advice
Selling a residential property can be a challenging endeavour. With the right approach, you can expedite the process.
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