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UAE investor agrees £40m Hotel Indigo Kensington deal
An unnamed UAE investor has agreed to buy the 100-room Hotel Indigo Kensington in London from Cairn Hotel Group for £40 million, with completion approaching.
An unnamed UAE investor has agreed to buy the 100-room Hotel Indigo Kensington in London from Cairn Hotel Group for £40 million, with completion approaching.
Source: Property Week · Originally published: 2026-10-28T09:33:34+00:00
Bleak housing market forecast from Office for Budget Responsibility
The Office for Budget Responsibility warned that higher landlord taxes could constrain rental supply and push up rents while forecasting modest house-price growth amid mortgage and income pressures.
The Office for Budget Responsibility warned that higher landlord taxes could constrain rental supply and push up rents while forecasting modest house-price growth amid mortgage and income pressures.
Source: Estate Agent Today · Originally published: 2026-10-28T13:59:37+00:00
Budget ‘falls short’ for housebuilders as landlords dealt property income tax blow
The UK Budget raised planned rental-income tax rates by another two percentage points from April 2027 and pledged additional social housing support, drawing criticism from housebuilders over development viability.
The UK Budget raised planned rental-income tax rates by another two percentage points from April 2027 and pledged additional social housing support, drawing criticism from housebuilders over development viability.
Source: Property Week · Originally published: 2026-10-28T15:18:30+00:00
New warm home loans to support Scottish families
The UK Government’s Warm Homes Loan Scheme will offer Scottish homeowners low-interest and interest-free financing for solar panels, batteries and heat pumps alongside existing support.
The UK Government’s Warm Homes Loan Scheme will offer Scottish homeowners low-interest and interest-free financing for solar panels, batteries and heat pumps alongside existing support.
Source: Scottish Housing News · Originally published: 2026-10-28T09:21:09+00:00
Propertymark urges review of landlord tax changes
Propertymark is urging the UK Government to review the combined tax burden on landlords, reform Stamp Duty and provide clearer support for energy-efficiency improvements to protect housing investment and supply.
Propertymark is urging the UK Government to review the combined tax burden on landlords, reform Stamp Duty and provide clearer support for energy-efficiency improvements to protect housing investment and supply.
Source: Property Reporter · Originally published: 2026-10-28
New Home Group Scotland development ends five-year wait for Edinburgh family
Home Group Scotland has completed 36 affordable homes at Farrier Fields in Edinburgh, comprising 22 homes for social rent and 14 for mid-market rent.
Home Group Scotland has completed 36 affordable homes at Farrier Fields in Edinburgh, comprising 22 homes for social rent and 14 for mid-market rent.
Source: Scottish Housing News · Originally published: 2026-10-28T08:08:11+00:00