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Land & Development
Housing approvals stabilise amid planning shakeup
Approvals for new homes in England and London held steady in Q3 as planning reforms progress
18 December 2025
Land & Development
Progress for London housebuilding policy...but the clock is ticking
The government and City Hall deserve credit for taking the first difficult steps to reversing this generational decline in housebuilding. Officials have listened closely to developer submissions, and the time limited nature of the plans will incentivise teams to accelerate progress.
24 October 2025
Build-to-rent and Multifamily
UK BTR market update Investment momentum continues
Investors have committed more than £3 billion to the BTR market so far this year
22 October 2025
New Homes
New Homes Update: taking stock of a year of reform
Assessing progress and pitfalls in Labour’s planning overhaul
02 October 2025
Residential
In London’s new homes market, value still rules – for now
Sales rates at recent launches underscore just how price-sensitive London’s new homes market has become. But with completions set to fall sharply, supply – rather than value – could be the deciding factor by the end of the decade.
26 September 2025
Land & Development
Why are fewer homes breaking ground in London?
Lead-in times, planning delays, and market uncertainty are slowing new housing delivery
21 August 2025
Land & Development
Low starts, high stakes
Both buy-side and supply-side reform is needed to help unlock delivery as well as demand.
15 July 2025
Global
A new rental cycle, and an old problem for UK growth
Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe
25 June 2025
Build-to-rent and Multifamily
The rise of new entrants in the UK’s single family market
In recent years, the UK's single family housing market has emerged as a compelling proposition for institutional investors. What was once a relatively niche asset class is now firmly on the radar of a diverse range of players, eager to deploy significant capital into this increasingly mainstream subsector of the build to rent market.
09 April 2025
New Homes
London new homes update – February 2025
Sales strongest for build-complete homes, with nearly a third of developers anticipating stronger reservation volumes overall in 2025 versus 2024
27 February 2025
Energy & Sustainability
The ESG outlook: What’s next for 2025?
A new year invites reflection on what the next 12 months might hold. Before looking ahead to 2025, let’s reflect on some major ESG developments from 2024
09 January 2025
New Homes
What’s driving demand for homes in the Alps?
In this episode, we delve into the results of our new 51ยายื Alpine Property Report.
20 December 2024
Investment
A sober 2025 for global prime housing markets
This year, many prime housing markets returned to growth after prices retreated in 2023. With rates on their way down, albeit slowly, the outlook for 2025 anticipates further growth, led by Dubai, New York, Geneva, and Paris. However, with affordability still tight and inventory levels rising, several key markets are facing a standstill in prices, with one or two at risk of a decline.
20 December 2024
Investment
UK Cities DNA | The new case for UK Commercial Real Estate
The UK frequently ranks first or second as a destination for cross-border real estate investment, and with ongoing relative liquidity and an overt commitment to growth sectors, the UK continues to be a favourable real estate market.
17 December 2024
Tax
Budget Uncertainty and Tax Changes Cloud Horizon for UK Housing Market in 2025
Tax changes, a new US President, and lingering doubts around the Budget will create an environment of uncertainty early next year.
17 December 2024
New Homes
New energy rules for French homes in 2025
What holiday homeowners need to know and do
03 December 2024
Forecasts
New 51ยายื forecasts for house prices and rents
Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe
27 November 2024
New Homes
Governments need to shake up the delivery of new housing or face falling behind on economic growth
15 November 2024
Rural
Biodiversity Net Gain Guide
- Updated - October 2024 - New developments will need to enhance biodiversity, the Department for Food, the Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) confirmed in February 2023.
25 October 2024
New Homes
The London New Homes Report
Analysing the market drivers of the capital’s new build residential market, as well as case-studies of exemplary large mixed-use schemes, and opportunities to convert office blocks into residential schemes.
22 October 2024
Residential
The new, super-sized, super-prime property market
Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe
08 September 2024
Industrial and logistics
Exploring the changing influences on the European logistics market
From new sustainability standards to greater adoption of technology and e-commerce
15 August 2024
Residential
Inflation ticks up, but in a good way
Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe
14 August 2024
New Homes
London new homes update – Summer 2024
Demand for new build homes in London eased in the run up to and just after the General Election, but more recent data points to building momentum.
13 August 2024
Tax
Italy doubles flat tax for wealthy new residents
Prime Minister Meloni increases the annual levy for ultra-high-net-worth individuals to help raise revenue
08 August 2024
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