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Viability in the Margins
LRG chief operating officer David Wilson argues that single-family rental housing and patient institutional capital can help UK developments remain viable where higher construction, financing and regulatory costs undermine conventional projects.
LRG chief operating officer David Wilson argues that single-family rental housing and patient institutional capital can help UK developments remain viable where higher construction, financing and regulatory costs undermine conventional projects.
Source: Estate Agent Today · Originally published: 2026-10-31T00:01:00+00:00
What happens when ministers set the valuation rate?
Leasehold consultant Vanessa Griffiths argues that government-prescribed enfranchisement valuation rates could improve certainty for UK leaseholders while shifting substantial value between leaseholders and freeholders.
Leasehold consultant Vanessa Griffiths argues that government-prescribed enfranchisement valuation rates could improve certainty for UK leaseholders while shifting substantial value between leaseholders and freeholders.
Source: Estate Agent Today · Originally published: 2026-10-31T00:02:00+00:00
A Chancellor, a red box and a lost property Budget
Property industry leaders argue that the UK Autumn Budget offers mixed prospects for housing, welcoming first-time buyer support while warning about rental-income taxes and the absence of substantial stamp-duty reform.
Property industry leaders argue that the UK Autumn Budget offers mixed prospects for housing, welcoming first-time buyer support while warning about rental-income taxes and the absence of substantial stamp-duty reform.
Source: Estate Agent Today · Originally published: 2026-10-31T00:07:00+00:00
Autumn Budget tax rises could hit accidental landlords hardest, expert warns
Property expert Elliot Castle warns that landlords who inherited a home or let a former residence could be particularly exposed to the planned April 2027 increase in UK property-income tax rates.
Property expert Elliot Castle warns that landlords who inherited a home or let a former residence could be particularly exposed to the planned April 2027 increase in UK property-income tax rates.
Source: Property Reporter · Originally published: 2026-10-30
New Growth Deal backed to support Highland Housing Challenge
Highland Council has agreed to open talks with the Scottish and UK governments on a proposed Growth Deal linking housing delivery with infrastructure, workforce and wider regional investment.
Highland Council has agreed to open talks with the Scottish and UK governments on a proposed Growth Deal linking housing delivery with infrastructure, workforce and wider regional investment.
Source: Scottish Housing News · Originally published: 2026-10-30T09:38:44+00:00
Agency to invest in sales after disposal of lettings division
Nottingham agency FHP Living says it will invest in residential sales after selling its lettings and property-management divisions for an undisclosed sum.
Nottingham agency FHP Living says it will invest in residential sales after selling its lettings and property-management divisions for an undisclosed sum.
Source: Estate Agent Today · Originally published: 2026-10-30T00:02:00+00:00