Tag: Property News

Rental Reform: What it means for Lettings Professionals

It's coming into force 1st May 2026. Spoiler Alert - it's not all negative! Read to the end.

What you should know about the Renters’ Rights Act

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is the biggest shake-up in the private rental market for years.

A decade in real estate recruitment

October 2015, my first-ever recruitment placement.   The fee? £2,000 The company? No longer exists The Candidate? No longer in the market What did that teach me?

2025 So Far, and Looking Ahead to 2026

Reflecting on a year of challenges and resilience across Estate Agency, New Homes/BTR, and Business Development, this blog explores the key issues shaping the UK property market: Renters’ Reform, Stamp Duty changes, National Insurance, interest rates, corporate acquisitions, and the growing role of AI and technology.

The real challenge in UK housebuilding: Talent

As the UK targets 1.5 million new homes by 2030, the real estate and construction sectors face a critical workforce shortage. GKR explores why talent is now the true growth constraint and what must change.

The Renters’ Rights Bill: What it means for Property Professionals

The Renters’ Rights Bill is reshaping the lettings sector. Discover how it will impact property careers, compliance skills, and future hiring demands.

Future-Proofing Skills in Block Management: Our Guide with News on the Block

Discover how block management employers can skill-proof teams through tech, compliance, sustainability, ED&I, and continuous learning in our latest NOTB guide.

Celebrating Pride Month

This Pride Month, discover how the property sector is championing inclusion and diversity with real initiatives that support underrepresented talent. Learn how GKR International partners with employers to amplify diverse voices and create workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported.

Bank of England cuts base interest rate 0.25%

In a much-anticipated move, the Bank of England has announced a 0.25% cut to its base interest rate, reducing it from 4.5% to 4.25%. This reduction, the second rate cut of 2025, comes as a welcome boost to the UK property market.

Key changes to the planning system.

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill, introduced in March 2025, is expected to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy in the UK by addressing inefficiencies in the planning system.

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