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£35.5m build-to-rent finance backs 96-flat Earlsfield scheme
United Trust Bank provided Dominus New Homes with a five-year £35.5 million facility to refinance a 96-apartment rental development in Earlsfield and release equity as construction nears completion.
United Trust Bank provided Dominus New Homes with a five-year £35.5 million facility to refinance a 96-apartment rental development in Earlsfield and release equity as construction nears completion.
Source: Property Reporter · Originally published: 2026-10-27
Suffolk BS introduces top slicing for buy-to-let mortgages
Suffolk Building Society will consider surplus personal income for qualifying UK and expat buy-to-let mortgages and has revised residential affordability assessments for UK nationals living in selected tax-free jurisdictions.
Suffolk Building Society will consider surplus personal income for qualifying UK and expat buy-to-let mortgages and has revised residential affordability assessments for UK nationals living in selected tax-free jurisdictions.
Source: Property Reporter · Originally published: 2026-10-27
Scottish government’s proposals for Passivhaus equivalent energy standard criticised by housing bodies
Scottish housing bodies warned that proposed Passivhaus-equivalent energy standards would increase construction costs and reduce housing delivery, while the government said it would consider industry feedback before implementation.
Scottish housing bodies warned that proposed Passivhaus-equivalent energy standards would increase construction costs and reduce housing delivery, while the government said it would consider industry feedback before implementation.
Source: Housing Today · Originally published: 2026-10-27T03:55:00+00:00
Last Saturday in January among busiest festive trading days for hospitality
Square’s UK food-and-drink transaction data placed 31 January third among the busiest trading days of the 2025–26 festive period, with transactions 61% above the period’s daily average.
Square’s UK food-and-drink transaction data placed 31 January third among the busiest trading days of the 2025–26 festive period, with transactions 61% above the period’s daily average.
Source: Restaurant Online · Originally published: 2026-10-27T16:57:25.73Z
The Social Hub submits plans for £200 million Edinburgh project
The Social Hub submitted plans for a £200 million redevelopment of Edinburgh’s former Fountain Brewery site, including 580 student, hotel and extended-stay beds plus coworking and public spaces.
The Social Hub submitted plans for a £200 million redevelopment of Edinburgh’s former Fountain Brewery site, including 580 student, hotel and extended-stay beds plus coworking and public spaces.
Source: Urban Living News · Originally published: 2026-10-27T10:32:37+00:00
Scotland’s housing builds slow to lowest level in over a decade
Official statistics show Scotland added 18,028 homes in 2025–26, down 8% from the previous year and the lowest total since 2014–15 outside the pandemic period.
Official statistics show Scotland added 18,028 homes in 2025–26, down 8% from the previous year and the lowest total since 2014–15 outside the pandemic period.
Source: Scottish Housing News · Originally published: 2026-10-27T10:19:00+00:00