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Before the war, we used to live together. Three, even four, generations would commonly share the same roof, with that property passed down through the family. Then came the rise of the post-war middle classes. Britain, by the 60s, had never had it so good, with an economic boom and growing affluence enabling more people to afford their own homes than ever before. Under Thatcher, home ownership surged once more - from 55% of the population in 1980 to 67% just a decade later. Yet fast-forward to today, and

A housing system will only work if it respects all stakeholders That’s the view of Sim Sekhon, MD of LegalforLandlords, who was politely expressing his frustration at comments made by Michael Gove in a recent interview with the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg. During the interview, the Housing Secretary committed to outlawing no-fault evictions by the as-yet-unknown date of the next election. However, only a matter of weeks ago, the Government announced that the proposed ban on Section 21 evictions would not be im

Aspiring Bristol homeowners are set to benefit from a boost of affordable new homes this spring, with the forthcoming launch of Abri Home’s Shared Ownership apartments at the historic old Ashton Gate Brewery site on North Street in Southville. Abri Homes is gearing up to launch its collection of 107 one, two and three-bedroom affordable apartments to market with prices starting from £89,250 based on a 35% share. 98 homes will be available with shared ownership and 9 for social rent, supported by grant fun

The latest research by HomeOwners Alliance shows that for many young people, homeownership has become an impossible dream. 1.9 million aspiring homeowners do not think they will follow in the footsteps of their home owning parents. Three quarters (73%) of aspiring homeowners say their parents owned their home, but only 48% expect to own themselves (a drop of 25%). Fewer homeowners today means fewer homeowners in the future. Our research reveals that most homeowners follow in the footsteps of their home ow

Integrating state-of-the-art technologies, holistic gym design principles, and the latest fitness trends of 2024 into the blueprint of your newly established or upgraded fitness facility, guarantees your gym remains at the forefront of industry trends. This forward-thinking approach not only ensures your space incorporates the latest gym equipment but also proves to be a wise financial investment, ultimately enhancing the overall appeal and efficiency of your fitness space. Whether you’re in the residenti

In a haunting echo of the Grenfell Tower catastrophe, a devastating inferno ripped through an apartment block in Valencia, Spain, leaving behind a scene of horror and despair. The blaze, reminiscent of the tragedy that claimed 72 lives in London's Grenfell Tower, has already claimed four victims, with fears mounting for the fate of 14 others, including tourists. Firefighters, battling against the inferno exacerbated by inflammable cladding and strong winds, expect to discover more casualties as they navig

Thank you to Future Group for their contribution to this article. Future Group, and their specialist service EV Connected, are a UK-based installation company delivering full-service EV charging for residential blocks. Introduction: As a Property Manager in the UK, the prospect of integrating EV charging stations for your residents requires a well-thought-out strategy encompassing technical know-how, financial planning, and adherence to regulatory standards. This guide aims to provide a comprehensive r

National trade body The Property Care Association (PCA) has established a new membership category, representing specialists with the skills to help householders encountering problems where sprayed foam insulation is installed in pitched roofs. Homeowners have experienced a number of issues where sprayed foam has been applied in the roof space, including situations where properties have been hard to sell, or were unacceptable for equity release lending, due to potential issues with the installation. Now, w

The Hill Group, a leading privately-owned housebuilder, recorded £150 million of land investments during 2023, significantly boosting the company’s pipeline by over three thousand new homes. The investments, which span the breadth of the South of England, represent Hill’s commitment to delivering much-needed, sustainable new homes, either as part of its development activity or as a partner of choice. Hill’s investments encompass 11 developments with a gross development value (GDV) of £1.3 billion deliveri

London is a city with two urgent crises: a desperate shortage of housing and an unacceptable level of crime. Thomas Balashev, Chief Executive of Monta Capital, says that the capital’s property developers have an opportunity to directly address and perhaps even solve both of these issues, but only if public money can be properly spent. At the end of 2023, London was named the best city in the world for the eighth consecutive year. And while Thomas Balashev agrees that London is a world-beating city, boasti

A new study by 24housing.co.uk reveals that Stratford-on-Avon had the most completed new builds in the UK from 2020 to 2023. The study examined building completion rates in various local authorities across the UK between 2020 and 2023 and compared them to the population of each local authority to determine the number of builds completed per 10,000 people. Stratford-on-Avon takes first place with 283.9 new buildings completed per 10,000 population, reflecting a concerted effort to meet the growing demands

Located in Pimlico near the River Thames, Dolphin Square is one of London’s most distinguished rental addresses. With a colourful history, this unique development of residential flats has just completed Phase 1 of a large-scale restoration programme and now boasts a state-of-the-art gym, new spin and fitness studios and restored squash courts open to residents and external members. The swimming pool, sauna and steam will return in 2024. Back in February 2022, construction and development consultancy Ra