Buy-to-let Property News, Market
ONS: private new housebuilding falls 4.9% in July
ONS data shows private housing new work fell 4.9 percent in July 2026, even as total construction output edged up 0.1 percent.
Planning reform
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Government opens mayoral planning powers for 150-home schemes
The government has opened consultation on new mayoral planning powers for schemes of more than 150 homes, marking the first step toward a bigger metro mayor role in major housing approvals outside London.
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Government fast-tracks homes near stations in planning rewrite
The government says thousands of homes will be fast-tracked near stations under new planning rules published on 17 August, a move landlords will watch for its effect on future supply and local development density.
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Planning reform could fast-track homes near stations and boost development
Major planning reform plans unveiled by Housing Secretary Steve Reed will allow housing developments within a 15-minute walk of train and tram stations to gain…
