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Grey belt land: Five opportunities for investors

The Labour Government’s planning reforms, aimed at "getting Britain building again," have introduced the concept of ‘grey belt’ land - a subset of green belt land identified as suitable for redevelopment.

Utopi and Spaceflow unveil integration transforming student experience

Award-winning proptech innovators Utopi and Spaceflow will preview their highly anticipated integration, along with a roadmap of upcoming powerful features, during a webinar on 28 May.

Hilco completes £11.5m Merseyside student housing loan in 2 weeks

Hilco Real Estate Finance (HREF) this week completed an £11.5m 12 month bridging loan on The Platform, a prominent, 488-unit, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) building located in Liverpool. 

South West for less: Barratt London's Bradbury Apartments launch

KT3 is fast becoming the West London postcode to covet for buyers looking to get more for their money, with apartments in neighbouring Richmond and Wimbledon selling for 80% and 46% more on average than in New Malden.

US economic uncertainty could spark boom in UK real estate investment

As Trump’s economic agenda resurfaces rooted in protectionism, tariffs, and "America First" rhetoric, markets are experiencing renewed and significant volatility. While the goal may be to repatriate jobs and capital, the reality could mirror his first term: supply chain disruption, retaliatory tariffs, inflation, and ultimately, a loss of investor confidence.

Principle to manage 31 luxury flats in impressive building on Devon coast

An impressive building hosting scores of luxury flats for residents over 55 in a Devon coastal town is to be looked after by Principle Estate Management.

Residents “Trapped” by Repeated Lift Failures in Nottingham’s Tallest Residential Block

Residents living in one of the East Midlands’ tallest tower blocks say they feel "trapped" by chronic lift failures that have left vulnerable tenants unable to leave their homes for hours – or even days – at a time.

Company fined after death of man whose life was ‘unjustly cut short’

A construction company has been fined after a kitchen fitter was crushed to death by a pack of concrete blocks at a site in the Cotswolds.

New Co-Chairs appointed to new Association for Rental Living Combined Operations Committee

The Association for Rental Living – the membership body for all institutionally backed, professionally managed purpose-built rental living sectors – has announced the launch of its new Combined Operations Committee. The committee’s role will be to share knowledge among operators across the rental living sector, develop best practice and identify areas of focus for the Association for Rental Living. 

The Top 10 (Almost) Unkillable Plants to Spruce Up Your Balcony

Creating a beautiful garden doesn’t necessarily mean you need acres of space and sprawling flowerbeds. In fact, if you live in a flat with a balcony, it’s still possible to create a stunning garden sanctuary within your outdoor area, enjoying a rich sensory experience that attracts wildlife and looks beautiful.

Apartment residents are being left behind as EVs become more affordable

Purchasing electric vehicles (EVs) has never been cheaper, with some manufacturers bringing the cost of EVs down to match that of their combustion engine equivalents.

deverellsmith releases comprehensive 2025 Salary Guide & Trends Report for the real estate industry

deverellsmith, a leading property recruitment specialist, has released its comprehensive "Salary Guide & Trends Report 2025" revealing significant insights for the leasehold sector amid changing market dynamics.

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