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After Keir Starmer’s resignation as Prime Minister on Monday, Google searches for “predicting UK mortgage costs” have surged by 5,000% this week. In light of the UK’s changing political landscape, Joseph Lane, founder of Mortgage Lane, has explained the impact of the PM’s resignation on UK mortgage holders, and the impact that Andy Burnham, his potential replacement, could have on UK mortgage holders. For most people, that's a political story. For property buyers, developers and investors, it's a mortgage story.

AI has yet to become a mainstream part of the homebuying journey, but new research from HomeOwners Alliance reveals a market in transition, with younger homeowners and active buyers increasingly open to using AI-powered tools alongside more traditional sources of advice.

On Friday 19 June 2026, The Property Institute (TPI) welcomed over 700 guests to the stunning Old Billingsgate in London for ACE Awards 2026, a spectacular evening dedicated to recognising and celebrating excellence across the property management sector.Set against the iconic London skyline, ACE Awards 2026 brought together property management professionals, suppliers, sponsors, partners and special guests from across the sector to celebrate the individuals, teams and organisations who continue to raise s

Andy Burnham returns to Westminster with considerable experience of the gap between policies announced in Whitehall and delivery on the ground. If he contests the Labour leadership, I would urge him to make housing a central part of his economic programme - but to resist the temptation to answer every problem with another intervention. 

If you manage a residential block or have an interest in service charges, you may have come across terms like "company limited by shares" and "company limited by guarantee." These are common structures for Resident Management Companies (RMCs) in the UK, but they work in different ways. Let’s break down the key differences and their significance in residential block management.

From my perspective, the question is less about who occupies Number 10 and more about what they do once they get there. Whether it is Sir Keir Starmer continuing in office, Andy Burnham emerging as a future challenger, or someone else entirely, the next phase of leadership in Britain must focus on growth, housing and opportunity.

Fire safety often framed as a matter of compliance, ensuring that codes are met, boxes are ticked and relevant certificates are issued. Whilst all of this is true, in building design, the decisions that play a key role in shaping fire safety outcomes occur much earlier in the process.

The role of alternative accommodation during major incidents is evolving. Rising costs, constrained housing supply and increasing scrutiny on resident outcomes are driving a shift away from short-term fixes towards more considered, resident-focused solutions.

Camden Council has appointed Higgins Partnerships to deliver the first phase of the regeneration of the 1960s West Kentish Town Estate, a wider redevelopment programme that will provide 850 new homes, including 325 council homes.

New research1 by re:sustain, the leading science-based technology platform which optimises the energy consumption of real estate assets, highlights the challenges posed by European insurance asset managers due to investment in buildings with poor energy efficiency.  Re:sustain surveyed 80 European real estate insurance asset managers in the UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, Spain and Italy, with a combined AUM of €117 billion.

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (“Act”) received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026. Among its most significant commercial property reforms is the proposed prohibition on upwards-only rent reviews (“UORRs”) in business leases.