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Bidwells appoints new Head of Residential Research

Leading real estate advisory Bidwells has strengthened its research team with the appointment of Scott Cabot as Head of Residential Research. 

Our predictions for the property market in the second half of 2026

There is a lot going on right now that’s impacting the property market, both in terms of direct legislation and the wider economy:  Global conflicts affecting consumer confidence and interest rates

Government reforms set to turbo-boost the housing market

The Government’s recently announced homebuying shake-up proposals could provide the boost the market needs, according to Anna Joiner, a Partner at Furley Page Solicitors, specialising exclusively in real estate work. 

Under 11 metres, under the wire: the eight-week window building owners cannot afford to miss

For years, the story of building safety funding has had a hard edge at 11 metres. Above it, a route to remediation funding; below it, leaseholders and responsible entities left to argue their case with freeholders, insurers and developers, often with nowhere to turn. That changed on 9 July, when the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government announced new funding through the Cladding Safety Scheme, delivered by Homes England, for multi-occupied residential buildings under 11 metres in England.

Brady Solicitors secures investment to accelerate its next phase of growth

Brady Solicitors, a leading specialist property management law firm, has secured investment from LDC, part of Lloyds Banking Group, to support the firm’s next phase of growth.

deverellsmith publishes 2026 Real Estate Salary Guide & Trends Report

Specialist recruitment and talent solutions consultancy releases its most data-rich annual report to date, combining salary benchmarks with direct workforce sentiment from real estate professionals.Key findingsSalary alone is no longer enough - 41% of professionals cite higher salary as their top priority, but work-life balance, flexibility and culture are closing the gap fast.Nearly half haven't had a pay rise in over a year - 44% of respondents had not received a rise in over a year, or ever, with most

Balancing Buildings, Business and Bedtimes

Returning properly to work after the arrival of a new baby is an interesting experience. The business is still moving, the inbox is still flowing and clients still expect the same high standards, but the person returning to the desk is not quite the same person who stepped away.As the founder of B2B Property Management, I am responsible not only for supporting clients and managing buildings, but also for leading a growing business. At home, I am a father of four children. Both roles bring responsibility,

Renters Rights Act- it’s not all doom and gloom

The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (“the Act”) represents the most significant overhaul of the private rented sector in England in over three decades. Whilst much of the public commentary has centred on the enhanced protections afforded to tenants, the Act also introduces a number of measures that stand to benefit responsible and proactive landlords. 

Real Estate Market Update Webinar 2026

Gallagher is one of the leading providers of insurance and risk management solutions for the real estate sector. Our dedicated real estate team supports property owners, investors, managing agents, asset and fund managers, and developers with innovative solutions to help protect their assets and manage risk with confidence.

Primary schools account for 50% of RAAC-affected education establishment

The latest analysis by Property Inspect has revealed that an estimated half of England's schools and education settings confirmed to contain reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) were primary schools, as the government's focus shifts from identifying affected buildings towards delivering long-term remediation and demonstrating the ongoing safety of the school estate. Property Inspect analysed the Government's historic published data on education settings with confirmed RAAC, alongside the latest u

Homeownership dream rebounds - but more than half fear it will never become reality

Homeownership remains a powerful aspiration in Britain, but millions of would-be buyers are losing confidence that they will ever achieve it.   The 10th annual survey finds that 73% of non-homeowners want to own their home. Yet among those who aspire to buy, more than half – 52% – doubt they will ever be able to do so.Aspiring first-time buyers are markedly more pessimistic than the wider public. More than half, 51%, believe now is a bad time to buy, compared with 35% of UK adults overall.  The findings s

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