The number of approvals to convert office blocks into homes increased last year, new figures have revealed, reversing a six-year trend of declining activity. The total number of office buildings approved for conversion to residential housing increased by 24% last year...
The average UK house price rose again in April, up by 1.1%, or £3,078, in the month. This was the 10th consecutive month that property values have increased, the longest run of continuous gains since the end of 2016, according to the Halifax House Price Index. After...
Build-to-rent investment deals worth £1.7b were made in the UK in the first quarter of 2022 according to consultancy firm, JLL. Housing Today reported that: “Investors ploughed more than 50% extra into built-to-rent schemes in the first quarter of this year compared...
The House of Lords Built Environment Committee says planning reform is necessary to address the nationwide housing shortage. In January, the committee published its report, ‘Meeting housing demand.’ The report concluded that the government must address barriers to...
Since launching with one office and a small team in Warrington in 2015, Advantage has grown rapidly, providing structural warranty cover for projects throughout the UK, and the company’s directors are currently investing in their ongoing expansion in Northern Ireland....
