Home insurance after flooding averages £437 a year, according to Compare the Market, highlighting a recurring cost buyers should investigate before committing to a property.
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SubsidenceSubsidence payouts reached £297m by 2025, according to Groundsure, raising questions about insurance and property checks for buyers in areas with clay soils.
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Buying & sellingYour First Home could increase Bellway’s annual building by around 10%, its chief executive says, while uncertainty over the launch risks delaying first-time buyers’ purchases.
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Weather & climateFlood risk in England is going unrecognised by more than two million people, according to an Environment Agency warning urging households to check and prepare.
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Buying & sellingBuyer demand increased faster than usual in early September, according to Rightmove, although the seasonal recovery did not bring activity back to last year’s level.
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Buying & sellingThe Bank of England base rate stayed at 3.75% in September, but Rightmove warned that fixed mortgage pricing still reflected the possibility of future increases.
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Buying & sellingMortgage deals stayed available for an average of 13 days in October, according to Moneyfacts, putting pressure on buyers and homeowners comparing borrowing options.
20 October 2026
House pricesRightmove asking prices rose nationally in October, but falls in several cheaper markets show how higher mortgage costs are putting pressure on buyers and sellers.
19 October 2026
House pricesAsking price reductions affected 38.5% of concluded listings in 2026, according to TwentyEA, even as sellers lowered their starting prices and fewer deals collapsed.
19 October 2026
House pricesFlat rental yields have risen across England and Wales, according to Brickview, but the figures leave buyers and landlords with important costs to assess.
16 October 2026
Buying & sellingYour First Home could increase Bellway’s annual building by around 10%, its chief executive says, while uncertainty over the launch risks delaying first-time buyers’ purchases.
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Buying & sellingBuyer demand increased faster than usual in early September, according to Rightmove, although the seasonal recovery did not bring activity back to last year’s level.
14 hrs ago
Buying & sellingThe Bank of England base rate stayed at 3.75% in September, but Rightmove warned that fixed mortgage pricing still reflected the possibility of future increases.
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SubsidenceSubsidence payouts reached £297m by 2025, according to Groundsure, raising questions about insurance and property checks for buyers in areas with clay soils.
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SubsidenceSubsidence claims could reach £250m between August and November 2026, according to Geobear, as specialists warn that drought damage is spreading beyond established hotspots.
15 October 2026
SubsidenceSubsidence claims are rising sharply at some insurers, while affected homeowners describe worsening damage, delayed inspections and uncertainty over repairs and the cost of future cover.
15 October 2026
Weather & climateFlood risk in England is going unrecognised by more than two million people, according to an Environment Agency warning urging households to check and prepare.
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Weather & climateThe Lundy water shortage has disrupted holiday accommodation and daily life for 28 residents, with emergency supplies providing relief while managers plan additional storage.
17 October 2026
Weather & climateEngland drought restrictions could extend to businesses as three water companies seek government approval to curb demand and protect supplies to homes and communities.
16 October 2026
PlanningBudget housing proposals should face checks for their effects on supply and purchases, a committee says, alongside calls for simpler support for smaller builders.
17 October 2026
PlanningThe housebuilding target faces renewed scrutiny after reported ONS figures showed three monthly falls in private residential new-build output, alongside warnings about development costs.
16 October 2026
PlanningReedham House demolition plans secured approval despite heritage objections, but the developer said in May 2024 that further work was needed before demolition could begin.
15 October 2026
RenovationGlasgow Cathedral spire repairs will involve dismantling and rebuilding its upper section, with Historic Environment Scotland aiming to preserve as much medieval stonework as possible.
18 October 2026
RenovationScotland’s Places of Worship Fund offers up to £1m towards repair VAT, with eligible applications considered in arrival order during a pilot ending in March 2027.
18 October 2026
RenovationHeritage skills gaps reported by Scottish employers have implications for maintaining older homes, as Historic Environment Scotland calls for stronger training and clearer career routes.
18 October 2026
InsuranceHome insurance after flooding averages £437 a year, according to Compare the Market, highlighting a recurring cost buyers should investigate before committing to a property.
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InsuranceHome insurance premiums averaged £391 for combined cover in April to June 2025, according to the ABI, but the figure does not predict individual renewal costs.
17 October 2026
InsuranceAn LV= subsidence claim has left a family awaiting major repairs, while the insurer reviews an annual premium increase from £400 to £2,500.
16 October 2026
Leasehold & lawHousing benefit shortfalls affect 58% of supported private renting households across Great Britain, according to Citizens Advice, which wants ministers to reconnect allowances with local rents.
19 October 2026
Leasehold & lawCapital gains tax reform proposed by the NRLA would recognise inflation and long-term letting, but the call does not establish a new entitlement for landlords.
17 October 2026
Leasehold & lawEstate agent AML costs could rise as compliance teams seek more resources, according to Thirdfort research, but the findings do not establish higher customer charges.
16 October 2026
Period homesBarn Close in Stanwix received Grade II protection in 2023, recognising its Arts and Crafts architecture and placing its historic character within England’s listed-building controls.
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