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UK Property Buyers slow down with stamp duty deadline looming
With the stamp duty deadline looming buyers seemed to be shying away from making quick decisions

Smarter Property Investing
Mar 14, 20252 min read


Stunning Norfolk Omaze £6m Mansion in Planning Investigation
Omaze is currently embroiled in an investigation into a breach of planning rules relating to one of its prize mansions

Smarter Property Investing
Mar 13, 20252 min read


Orwell HA secures funding from Natwest bank to help increase its stock
Orwell Housing Association based in the East of England has secured £32.5m RCF funding with Natwest bank.

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Mar 13, 20251 min read


Government Social Housing Regulator, the RSH, annual Value for Money report for 2024 shows record spending
The Social Housing Regulator, the RSH, has recently released its Value for Money report covering 2024. The findings show that housing...

Jason Guest
Mar 13, 20251 min read


Is Greater Manchester still suffering from rental supply and demand issues?, as average rents soar across the region
Rents throughout the Greater Manchester area have increased once again, with tenants paying upto 10% more than this time 12 months ago...

Smarter Property Investing
Mar 12, 20252 min read


London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, at MIPIM, Cannes, France to seek London investment
Opportunity London is being launched at MIPIM property conference in Cannes, France by Sadiq Khan

Smarter Property Investing
Mar 11, 20252 min read


Druids Heath in Birmingham set for extensive regeneration plan by the Council
Birmingham council has committed to regenerating Druids Heath, after submitting plans for 3,500 homes, which 1,785 will be affordable homes

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Mar 11, 20252 min read


Younger renters are urged to 'Stop! Think Fraud' in the face of growing rental fraud
18 to 39yrs are urged by the NFIB to 'Stop! Think Fraud'

Smarter Property Investing
Mar 10, 20252 min read


The introduction of Awaab’s Law and what it means for Social Housing
In the run up to the intro of Awaab’s Law, effective in October 2025, a £15m programme carried out by local councils in the West Midlands

Smarter Property Investing
Mar 10, 20255 min read


The Zoopla PRS March update for 2025
There are some positives happening in the private rental sector, albeit very slow...

Smarter Property Investing
Mar 6, 20252 min read


What is a listed building?
Beginning in the 1940s under the Town and Country Planning Acts of 1944 and revised 1947, over 370,000 buildings have been noted as 'Listed'

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Mar 5, 20252 min read


RICS Home Surveys Explained: Options and Costs
When buying a property in the UK it is advisable that you get a property survey, which can also be known as a home or house survey

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Mar 5, 20253 min read


Government announces £1.5 billion funding for 75 selected areas of the UK, Plan for Neighbourhoods
£1.5bn for funding towards helping 75 of the most deprived areas of the UK, has been announced by the government.

Smarter Property Investing
Mar 5, 20253 min read


The rise and popularity of the virtual office & landlords
Due to the shift in how many people work, we have seen the rise in popularity of the virtual office.

Smarter Property Investing
Mar 4, 20253 min read


Quick UK Property Market Update
Is the UK property market in the clear? February marks the sixth month in a row where property prices have gone up...

Smarter Property Investing
Feb 28, 20251 min read


UK Government to introduce new regulator to the construction industry
The UK government is to introduce a regulator of the construction industry, as part of new reforms to hold the sector accountable, off...

Smarter Property Investing
Feb 27, 20252 min read


Lettings & Management, the Basics
Lettings & Management, the Basics

Smarter Property Investing
Feb 26, 20253 min read


North Yorkshire Housing Association to Increase their Portfolio by 200 Homes
Harrogate Housing Association in North Yorkshire has agreed a £15m loan from Triodos Bank UK. This is to help increase its current...

Jason Guest
Feb 26, 20251 min read


Scotland Lifts Rent Controls for 2 Years
Scotland's housing minister, Paul McLennan has justified the choice to remove private rent regulations for two years, asserting that...

Jason Guest
Feb 26, 20251 min read


Former Manchester Development Site Revived
Could the beleaguered former Union Square, Manchester development, where works stopped over five years ago, be revived. Noble Design &...

Jason Guest
Feb 25, 20251 min read
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