"During the heatwave of 1976 there were 15 consecutive days where the temperature exceeded 32 degrees somewhere in the UK."

"The Cotswolds continues to demonstrate the strength of its appeal, with demand for homes remaining resilient despite a more balanced housing market in recent years."

"The land market has continued to experience regional divergence over the first quarter of 2026."

"What will shape UK residential returns over the next five years? From inflation and interest rates to planning reforms, mortgage flexibility, and rental legislation, Lucian Cook explains the forces redefining housing markets and investor strategies."

"UK greenfield land values remained flat this quarter, bringing annual growth to 0.3%. The quiet Summer has played a role in slowing transactions, but September has seen an increase in activity across the land market..."

"A steady new build market drives land demand, but planning constraints and costs limit supply. Easing policy and SME support could stimulate activity and help tackle Scotland's housing emergency"