9+ hour, 59+ min ago  (726+ words) By Louisa Fletcher, Prop Tech editor of Show House The government has unveiled major reforms to the home buying and selling process, designed to reduce transaction delays, introduce digitalisation and the use of AI and cut the number of property…...

11+ hour, 4+ min ago  (243+ words) The launch comes at a time when the industry is facing rising operational costs, increasing compliance requirements, shifting consumer'expectations,'and growing focus on digitisation from both the government and consumers." The UKPA says that, while technology adoption across the sector…...

15+ hour, 11+ min ago  (511+ words) Chestnut Homes is highlighting the its commitment to ongoing learning, professional development and career progression. Across the business, colleagues are balancing demanding roles with additional study to strengthen their skills, increase confidence and open pathways towards future leadership positions. The…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (445+ words) L&Q has announced the "1billion sale of its Private Rented Sector business to an investment fund managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing and Ridgeback Group. The sale of the business, which trades as Metra Living, will see the partnership…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (287+ words) A new report from the Home Builders Federation has highlighted the substantial contribution the private home building sector makes to Welsh communities, local economies and public services, and the significant opportunities that could be unlocked by increasing housing delivery during…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (561+ words) The Mayor of London has launched a "Singapore-style" housing development arm for the capital, with the GLA investing "100million to become part of the Silvertown Partnership. The partnership will deliver 7, 000 new homes on a site in the Royal Docks, East London,…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (400+ words) Show House has partnered with Fix Fest, the music festival and trade event from Fix Radio, bringing together the UK construction and trade community for a day of live music, entertainment, networking, food, demonstrations and hands-on industry experiences. The event,…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago  (758+ words) After taking a career break to care for her children, Claire Follows feared she didn't have the right experience to pursue a career in construction. However, she entered the industry through the support of the Women into Homebuilding (Wi HB)…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (477+ words) A selection of Prop Tech firms and software developers have collaborated in a series of hackathons designed to test how property data can be shared seamlessly across the home-moving process. The hackathons, hosted by The Open Property Data Association (OPDA)…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (460+ words) Rental prices in traditionally affordable places are rising at double the average rate of rental inflation, according to Zoopla's latest Rental Market Report. The report reveals that in areas where average rents are "750pcm or less, rents are rising by 5% on…...