RICS: Scotland needs more surveyors if it wants to build more
The Scottish government won’t be able to make a dent on supply unless it trains more housing professionals like surveyors, RICS said. The organisation argued that a lack of professionals…
Government gives disabled housing grant cash injection
The government has pledged £50 million for the Disabled Facilities Grant in 2025-26, enabling around 5,000 more people to adapt their homes. The money will be used for features like stairlifts,…
Commercial rent hike ban could have unintended consequences
The government’s ban on upward-only rent hikes on commercial property could lead to landlords seeking rent increases via other means, a lawyer claimed. Patrick Ansell, legal head of litigation at…
Scottish Budget must support the housing sector
David Alexander, the chief executive officer of DJ Alexander Scotland, looks ahead to the Scottish Budget this week This is a chance for the SNP government to set out a…
North East and Yorkshire rental markets experience December chill
The cost of renting dropped rapidly in the North East as well as Yorkshire & the Humberside, with short-term falls in demand pushing prices down. In the North East rents…
Londoners most likely to sell for less than they paid
Last year 14.8% of Londoners sold their home for less than they bought it for, the highest proportion in England & Wales, Hamptons research shows. Previously, in nine of the…
Council takes over rogue landlord’s properties
Durham County Council has taken charge of managing a landlord’s portfolio after slapping him with a two-year ban. Kamran Adil failed to reach minimum housing standards across his portfolio, which…
Development coming to West Lothian
A new development is coming to Kirkton North in Livingston, comprised of two to five-bedroom homes. There will be detached, semi-detached, terraced homes and cottage flats, while the plans have…
North of Glasgow sees biggest house price growth in past five years
East Dunbartonshire house prices have risen by £62,450 between November 2020 and October 2025 – putting price inflation above every other region, analysis from estate agency DJ Alexander has revealed.…
HMO landlords forced to spend big on maintaining properties
HMO landlords spend 45% of gross rental income on running costs, compared to 25% for non-HMO landlords. This includes money spent on maintenance, servicing, insurance, utilities, professional fees and regulatory…