Property sales activity running at the highest level since the 2020 boom during the pandemic, Zoopla data suggests.

Almost a third of landlords want government help to reach new EPC targets, according to research from Shawbrook.

The UK’s first female Chancellor has spoken in what is Labour’s first Budget for 14 years. A raft of financial measures aimed at protecting working people, fixing the NHS and rebuilding Britain were unveiled by Rachel Reeves.

Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves, in her speech at the party conference, stressed the importance of stabilising the economy, yet her £22bn financial gap presents a substantial challenge. The property market, especially sensitive to fluctuations in taxes, spending, and benefits.

Keir Starmer says Labour's manifesto commitment to protect "working people" from tax rises doesn't cover property owners.

Despite Labour’s positioning as the “party of homeownership,” this year’s Labour Party Conference speeches left much to be desired in terms of concrete plans to make this a reality.

The value of residential project starts fell by 2% in October against the previous three months, suggesting construction activity is currently in a state of stagnation.

Lease lengths are being granted at both 990 years and 50-90 years, as only some are honouring the provisions in the Leasehold and Freehold Act.