Op-ed/interview pitch by Mike Lord, CEO and Chairman of Stiltz Homelifts
Bungalows have long been a staple of retirement living. A single-storey property can be easier to maintain and there are usually no stairs. The large gardens also allow people to spend their free time nurturing plants and communing with nature. All this encourages downsizing from the family home. But Mike Lord,...
As we move into 2026, the UK real estate market stands at a pivotal crossroads. Economic uncertainty, political shifts, and changing lifestyles are converging to reshape how people live, work, rent, and invest. With a major Budget announced just weeks before year-end, the sector faces a rare mix of volatility and opportunity.
Here are the key dynamics set to define the year ahead....
The most recent government data shows that the UK is monitoring more high-rise buildings with potential cladding risks than ever before, yet fewer are actually entering remediation. Property Inspect UK is now warning that the widening gap between identification and action reflects a persistent structural issue in how remediation is managed, verified, and delivered.
In 2026, the luxury housing market will continue to follow its own rhythm: it will be less reactive to interest rates or political headlines, and more driven by lifestyle, mobility, and long-term wealth strategy.
The top of the market behaves differently. Luxury buyers make considered, strategic decisions - they're buying stability, privacy and the certainty of long-term value....
The latest research from The Property DriveBuy reveals that Scotland and Yorkshire have been home to the UK's most active housing markets in 2025, with Birmingham, Somerset, Cornwall and Buckinghamshire also ranking within the top 10.
The Property DriveBuy has analysed the latest Government figures on residential sales volume and found that so far this year, the UK has seen a total...
The latest research from award-winning mortgage adviser, Alexander Hall , has revealed that - despite the government failing to leave any affordability-focused initiatives under the tree in the recent Autumn Budget - this Christmas is shaping up to be a far more positive one for the nation's homebuyers, as borrowers entering the market today are benefitting from greater choice, lower rates,...
The World Class Real Estate podcast is to launch a new estate agency training workbook designed to support senior agents, managers and business owners in how teams learn and develop on the job.
Co-hosts Mark Worrall and Ian Macbeth are set to unveil the WCRE Annual Manual 2026 - a practical, structured training resource built from the most valuable insights shared across World Class...
The festive season isn't just about mince pies and mistletoe – it's also one of the hottest moments of the year for home movers. New data from Hillarys reveals Boxing Day is now one of the single busiest days for property portals, with record numbers of buyers heading to sites like Rightmove and Zoopla once the Christmas leftovers are cleared away.
Footballing legend and longtime visitor buys luxury villas at Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residence
Riyadh, 22 December 2025 – Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has welcomed football icon Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez as homeowners at Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residence. The homes are part of The...
The festive season isn't just about mince pies and mistletoe – it's also one of the hottest moments of the year for home movers, with the number of new properties listed for sale on Boxing Day up 26% year on year. With even more sellers expected to join the Boxing Day boom this year, standing out from the crowd is about more than just good photography – it is about how a home feels during...
