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A report by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) reveals that 84 per cent of home builders continue to find implementing Biodiversity Net Gain BNG challenging, with the policy having a clear and growing...

With the cost‑of‑living squeeze more and more people of all ages are having to live with friends, parents or people they previously didn’t know. According to recent research by the Nationwide, people...

Millions of would-be first-time buyers are being held back by widespread confusion about mortgages, according to new research from the HomeOwners Alliance. And the organisation is now keen to debunk some...

The UK housing market is seeing steady levels of sales activity despite rising uncertainty linked to events in the Middle East. According to property portal Zoopla’s latest House Price Index, tensions...

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has welcomed the announcement of the proposed locations of seven new towns. The idea is that the ambitious housebuilding programme will create well-connected...

New analysis has revealed the price gap between a typical first-time buyer home and a middle-market second-stepper home is the highest it’s ever been. In March, the average asking price for a zero...

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has responded to the government’s consultation on proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The organisation is also still...

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has launched a comprehensive plan to raise the profile of architecture, reform practice, and build the skills needed for the future. Towards Tomorrow’s...

February is on track to record the highest number of new home listings in a decade, according to Zoopla’s latest House Price Index. Combined with falling mortgage rates, the market is currently...

Women across the UK will have the chance to gain first-hand experience of site management roles in home building. The move comes as the industry supports a national initiative focused on improving access...

Once again, some ground-breaking architectural projects have been shortlisted for the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) East Awards. Among the 18 different buildings or developments chosen...

The crocuses are beginning to appear and with them comes the best time to sell a home, according to recent research. New analysis from the property platform Rightmove, reveals that February is the most...