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Electric overload: Expert advises on how to stay safe from electricity disasters this festive season

Black Friday has been and gone, and millions of Brits will be taking advantage of cheap deals on electrical appliances for themselves and their loved ones this Christmas.

But according to an electrical expert from MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, buying “bargain” unregulated products, or overloading your sockets with new appliances, can result in huge electrical hazards...

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Autumn Budget 2025: Property Industry Reacts

The Autumn Budget has confirmed a series of major housing and property tax reforms that will reshape the market over the coming years. The measures place particular emphasis on higher value homes, revised council tax structures and long term planning reform.

Below is a breakdown of the announcements that directly affect the property market, together with reaction from across the...

Dubai property market insight and predictions

With many wealthy homeowners considering a move abroad, Bardia Eshghi of Grand Lux Properties in Dubai shares his thoughts on how the city's luxury property market is changing, and what buyers need to know:

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"Dubai's evolution into a global wealth hub means capital preservation and long-term appreciation are now the key drivers, resulting in investors becoming...

Budget ends speculation that has stalled the market for months, says Reapit

A series of tax and spending measures in today's Budget are expected to bring much needed clarity to the property sector after months of uncertainty, says Dr Neil Cobbold, Commercial Director at Reapit, a leading technology provider to the property sector.

As agents adapt to the changes, their ongoing success will depend on combining proactive advice to buyers, sellers, landlords and...

Ahead of the Autumn Budget, interest in Golden Visa is booming

The latest analysis from international property consultancy, Astons , the international property consultancy, reveals a dramatic rise in global interest surrounding Golden Visas and residency-by-investment programmes, with online search activity surging by as much as 378% over the past year, fuelled by an explosion of interest in the past three months alone. This all comes ahead of the UK's...

Trump's renovation mistakes wipe $144m off the value of the White House

The latest analysis from Enness Global suggests that Donald Trump's controversial overhaul of the White House has wiped $144.5 million off its hypothetical market value, serving as a timely reminder that even the world's most recognisable homes are not immune to damaging design decisions.

But while America debates the cost of presidential renovations, Enness Global reports a far more...

Awaab's Law: Raising the Bar for Healthy Homes - and Why Material Choices Matter More Than Ever

The introduction of Awaab's Law in October 2025 has marked a pivotal moment for the UK housing and construction sectors. Named after Awaab Ishak, whose tragic death in 2020 was linked to prolonged exposure to mould in his home, the new legislation sets strict timelines for social landlords to investigate and repair damp and mould issues. Beyond compliance, it signals a cultural shift: a...

Agent confidence split as housing market braces for Autumn Budget impact

The latest agent sentiment survey from GetAgent.co.uk reveals that, while property market activity has remained resilient through 2025, confidence among agents is now divided as the industry awaits key housing announcements in the Autumn Budget.

The survey of estate agents, commissioned by GetAgent, found that whilst cautiously optimistic, there are increasing concerns about external...

UK housing affordability set to improve for a fourth consecutive year as income to house price ratio forecast to fall to 8.2

The latest research from London estate agent Benham and Reeves has found that the UK's house price to income affordability ratio is forecast to fall to 8.2 in 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year of improving affordability for homebuyers, following a peak of 9.5 in 2022, when house price growth significantly outpaced earnings.

Benham and Reeves analysed the latest figures on...

London homebuyers have paid nearly £25bn in Stamp Duty over the last decade, with prime boroughs hit hardest

The latest research from Jefferies London shows that, as many await news of potential Stamp Duty reform in the upcoming Autumn Budget, homebuyers across the capital have collectively paid almost £25bn (£24.9bn) in Stamp Duty over the last ten years, with buyers in prime central London contributing the largest share by a considerable margin.

Jefferies London analysed every primary...

Leaders Offers Free Health Check for Landlords as the Renters' Rights Bill Becomes Law

With the Renters' Rights Bill now officially an Act, landlords across England and Wales are being urged to make sure they are ready for one of the most significant shake-ups in rental legislation for decades. Although the new rules have not yet been implemented, the first stage of the Renters' Rights Act comes into force on 1 May 2026. Leaders is encouraging landlords who aren't already...

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