Construction output to fall for first time in six years

The UK’s construction industry is expected to experience a moderate fall in 2018, following five years of consecutive growth. The Construction Products Association’s Summer Forecasts anticipate growth for the whole of 2018 to fall 0.6%, before accelerating to 2.3% in... View Article

Scotland’s retirees facing significant property shortfall

People approaching retirement in Scotland are facing a significant financial property shortfall, according to new research published by leading UK planning and design consultancy Barton Willmore. The firm’s ‘Later Living – Are We Planning for our Future?’ report reveals that specialist UK... View Article

Robertson Residential launches new division with new MD

Part of the Robertson Group of companies, Living by Robertson, officially launched on 27th July by opening its first apartment development at Ferry Village, Renfrew. Living by Robertson will specifically target those buying solo, first time buyers and downsizers, offering contemporary... View Article

Reform of land registration to stem property fraud

The Law Commission has announced its proposals to reform the system of land registration to bring it up-to-date with the modern world, and stem the rise of property fraud. The commission says that the Land Registry has had to make... View Article

The rise of the UK build-to-rent market

The UK’s Private Rented Sector (PRS) is going through a period of rapid change. A recovering UK economy and increasing interest by both UK and overseas large institutional investors are key elements in the recent expansion of the PRS. Rising... View Article

Revised National Planning Policy Framework published

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) has been revised by the Ministry of Housing including new rules intended by the to make it easier for councils to challenge poor quality development, and provide communities with a greater voice on how... View Article

CALA trio scoop highly commended awards

Three Site Managers from CALA Homes across Scotland have achieved a Highly Commended status at the industry’s top health and safety awards, following their commendations earlier this year. The trio were awarded the prestigious commendation in recognition of their commitment... View Article

Comment on the latest Equity Release Council figures

The latest Equity Release Council figures show that lending in Q2 2018 is close to £1bn. Steve Wilkie, managing director of Responsible Equity Release, comments: “It’s staggering to think that seven years on, an industry that lent less than £200m in... View Article

The right tile for the project

Tiles have long been the go-to option when it comes to the bathroom, but today the demand for trend-led tiles throughout new builds is on the increase. Liam Poole of British Ceramic Tile explains how to select the right tile... View Article

London housebuilders selling to BTR investors ‘not a surprise’

Property expert Jean-Marc Vandevivere said research by data firm Molior London showing house-builders off-loading stock in the capital to build-to-rent (BTR) investors and housing associations “should not come as a surprise” given the weakening demand from would-be buyers. Vandevivere, former head of... View Article