Renting remains cheaper than buying in UK as mortgage rates soar June 17, 2024 The financial burden is greatest in London, where buying a house costs an additional £775 per month, or £9,300 annually, compared to renting.
Crest Nicholson and Bellway tie-up shows ‘logic’ say investors June 17, 2024 Housebuilders are consolidating to expand their land banks ahead of a potential market upturn, expected once higher interest rates stabilise.
China faces uphill battle for recovery amid mixed economic data June 17, 2024 China faced several economic challenges in May, notably with industrial output growth falling short of expectations.
CMA launches investigation into £2.5bn Barratt-Redrow merger June 14, 2024 The competition watchdog has launched a formal investigation into the £2.5bn tie-up between Barratt and rival housebuilder Redrow.
Harworth Group: Green light for logistics hub at major Northern rail interchange June 14, 2024 Property developer Harworth Group has been given the green light to build a 1.5 million sq ft industrial and logistics hub.
Crest Nicholson: Bellway’s bid ‘significantly undervalued’ housebuilder June 14, 2024 Bellway yesterday went public with the news it had tabled a bid on 7th May for its smaller rival in the latest of a flurry of consolidation efforts
Industry welcomes Labour plans to win over first-time buyers with housing reforms June 13, 2024 Opposition party Labour has promised a major reform to housing, if it wins the next general election, including support for first time buyers.
Crest Nicholson: House builder’s profit craters 71 per cent ahead of new chief’s arrival June 13, 2024 House builder Crest Nicholson said operating profit slid in the first half of the year as the firm continues to be bruised by challenges in the property sector.
Confidence in UK property market starts to dip ahead of election June 13, 2024 Confidence in the UK housing market is starting to dip despite signs of improvements in recent months, according to the latest property surveyor report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
GPE’s rights issue brings in the money for property group June 12, 2024 Demand for the Great Portland Estates (GPE) rights issue was strong according to the company.