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Lewisham Council Uses AI Tool to Identify Over 3,000 Small Housing Sites
Lewisham Council has identified more than 3,000 small sites with housing potential using an AI-based mapping tool, offering new insights for planning and property professionals.
Foundation Home Loans Revamps Buy-to-Let Range with New Products and Rate Cuts
Foundation has updated its buy-to-let mortgage range, introducing new products and reducing rates across most existing deals, with changes aimed at supporting a variety of landlord needs.
East Herts Council Cuts Site Assessment Time with Digital Platform
East Herts District Council saved around 10 hours per site by using a digital call for sites platform, automating early site identification and data collection.
Durham Council Halves Site Assessment Time with Digital Platform
Durham County Council reduced site assessment time by over 50% using the PlaceMaker digital platform, streamlining processes and saving operational costs.
Central Bedfordshire Uses Digital Mapping to Assess Development Sites
Central Bedfordshire Council piloted digital mapping to analyse local services and infrastructure, supporting site identification for its local plan.
Basildon Council Identifies 23% More Urban Housing Sites Using Digital Tools
Basildon Borough Council used digital mapping tools to identify 23% more potential urban housing sites and reduce processing time for site submissions.
Conveyancing Costs Remain Steady Despite Rising UK House Prices
Research from Lyons Bowe shows conveyancing costs held steady as UK house prices rose between April 2025 and April 2026, remaining at 0.53% of average property value.
Atom Bank Focuses on Speed and Automation in Mortgage Lending
Chris Storey of Atom Bank highlights the lender's focus on speeding up mortgage processes and using automation to benefit brokers and borrowers.
Principality and Market Harborough Announce Rate Reductions
Principality and Market Harborough have announced reductions to selected mortgage and bridging rates. The changes affect residential, buy-to-let, and bridging finance products.
RICS Urges PM Burnham to Address Home Transaction Failures
RICS has called on new prime minister Andy Burnham to address the high rate and stress of home transaction collapses, offering support for housing reforms.
John Healey Appointed Chancellor in New Cabinet Reshuffle
John Healey has been appointed chancellor by the Prime Minister, with Angela Rayner returning as housing secretary. The appointment follows speculation over other potential candidates.
Angela Rayner Reappointed as Housing Secretary in Burnham Cabinet Reshuffle
Angela Rayner has been re-appointed as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government in Andy Burnham's cabinet reshuffle. Matthew Pennycook remains as housing minister.