Joseph Lee
Sellers experience a house price 'reality ...

High street bank lending for house purchases grew by 3.6 per cent compared to the same month in 2017, UK Finance figures released today demonstrate.

Sellers experience a house price 'reality check' despite a climb in mortgage approvals
Joseph Lee
Poll finds considerable support on the UK for ...

Almost half the population in the UK, some 48% think re-introducing 100% mortgages is a good idea, a nationwide poll has found.

Poll finds considerable support on the UK for the re-introduction of 100% mortgages
Joseph Lee
Cohousing is an inclusive approach to smart, ...

The sense of community that emerges from cohousing developments is not merely due to its physical design, nor is it a happy accident — it is the central aim of the development and management process, which starts prior to the design and development of these communities.

Cohousing is an inclusive approach to smart, sustainable cities
Joseph Lee
Bank of Mum and Dad has important role in ...

The vast majority of building societies, some 87%, expect the Bank of Mum and Dad to play an increasing role in helping first time buyers get on the housing ladder over the next five to 10 years.

Bank of Mum and Dad has important role in helping first time buyers
Joseph Lee
Brownfield land map tool aims to help tackle ...

Some 17,000 brownfield sites have been identified and mapped in Britain, totalling around 27,700 hectares, which could provide space for more than 961,000 new homes.

Brownfield land map tool aims to help tackle the housing crisis

mark Emlick property

Multi-family homes and student housing are next big trend for real estate investors

Multi-family homes and student housing are next big trend for real estate investors

In the UK, multi-family is still a young sector with total investment volumes at £2.6 billion in 2017, just 18% of Germany’s volumes but up 20% on 2016.

Ground rents need reforming, but not at the expense of vital retirement housing

Ground rents need reforming, but not at the expense of vital retirement housing

The UK housing shortage is a complex issue that spans across many aspects, affecting many industries. In this current series of articles, we examine the various ideas and solutions being discussed from a cross section of the property industry. Opinion piece from Clive Fenton, CEO of leading retirement home builder.