by peter littlewood | Jul 10, 2024 | Political
Green councillor Ellen McLeay is proposing a motion to require planning consent for Airbnb-style short lets in Brighton. This proposal will be discussed at an upcoming city council meeting. McLeay aims to utilize Article 4 Direction powers to control properties used...
by peter littlewood | Jul 10, 2024 | Political
The term “Levelling Up,” introduced by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has been officially abandoned by the new Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner. Here’s a summary of the recent changes and their implications: Changes Announced Rebranding of the...
by peter littlewood | Jul 10, 2024 | Industry News
Propertymark, the trade body for property professionals, has expressed a cautious and somewhat skeptical response to Labour's ambitious housing goals. Here are the key points and concerns highlighted by Propertymark: Key Points Housing Target Challenge: Labour's...
by peter littlewood | Jul 10, 2024 | Industry News
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has responded positively to the Labour government's ambitious housing plans but has raised concerns about certain proposals. Here's an overview of the key points from RICS and Labour's commitments: RICS Response...
by peter littlewood | Jul 10, 2024 | Industry News
Following expectations that interest rates had hit their peak in January, the sales market picked up significantly in Q1 2024 and, despite rates remaining unchanged, improved sentiment on the UK economy maintained this momentum. Winkworth's sales agreed in H1 2024...
