Buy to Let Landlords Optimistic About Performance of Their Investments
A new survey of buy-to-let (BTL) landlords in the UK has found: BTL landlords are optimistic for the future as they look to maintain or expand their portfolios in the…
Pilbeam Urges Government to Address Chronic Skills Gap
Labour facing shortfall of workers to build 1.5m homes Contractor Pilbeam Construction is urging the government to take immediate action to tackle the escalating skills gap and prioritise small and…
BCIS 5 Year Maintenance, Cleaning and Energy Forecasts
Maintenance costs are set to rise 16% by 2Q 2029, according to the latest forecast data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) All-in Maintenance Cost Indices. Cleaning costs, mainly…
BCIS Forecasts 15% Rise in Building Costs in Next Five Years
Building costs will increase by 15% over the next five years, while tender prices will rise by 20% over the same period, according to the latest construction forecast data from…
Sustainability and Community Top Must-Haves for Homebuyers
A sense of community and energy efficient features are essential items on new-build house hunters’ shopping lists, a survey from housebuilder Pye Homes has found. A poll of its customers…
UK Marketing Agency Helping Property Professionals to Stay On Top of Proptech Events
A UK marketing company, Recall Marketing, is helping those in the to keep on top of upcoming proptech events in the UK. Their guide to UK events in 2024 and…
UK Homebuyers Want Action On Competitive Property Market, Research Finds
Homebuyers are calling for action from the government to tackle the competitive and stressful nature of the UK property market, new research Market Financial Solutions has revealed. The London-based specialist…
Increasing Income and Profits Through Strategic Refurbishment Projects
As the rental market in the UK continues to soar, letting agencies are continuing to seek innovative ways to both enhance their profitability and offer the highest levels of customer…
UK Social Housing Sector Can Thrive Under Labour and Help Meet Net Zero Targets
The Labour government, elected in July 2024, has pledged to build 1.5 million new homes over the parliament, with at least half of them being affordable and social rented homes.…