A quarter of homebuyers polled in a new survey have confessed that they turned to backhanders to secure their dream homes.

The pipeline of small sites for SME housebuilders to develop is a ‘step in the right direction', according to the Federation of Master Builders.

The latest research by HomeOwners Alliance shows that for many young people, homeownership has become an impossible dream.

Tom Bill, head of UK residential research at Knight Frank, looks at why the outlook for the UK housing market is continuing to defy expectations.

Although first-time buyers could be forgiven for focussing on mortgage rates and local house prices, affordability is just one part of the puzzle when deciding where to live.

Kevin Shaw, National Sales Managing Director at Leaders Romans Group, highlights 11 key areas for potential home sellers to consider.

Suzanne Tucker, head of planning at Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler shares insight on what developers with farm plots need to know about the potential new rules.

Ralph Elliot, planner at Carter Jonas, looks at Policy T2 and how it needs to evolve to be successful in outer London boroughs.

The Society has liaised with the councils over the holiday lets restrictions, as it has sought to balance local housing needs with the economic benefits tourism can provide.

The rebound in mortgage market activity is being fuelled by existing homeowners taking advantage of lower rates and locking in new deals.