Why new-builds are being future-proofedđź› 

Why new-builds are being future-proofedđź› 

With the UK setting the ambitious target of reaching net-zero by 2050, the Government is now turning its attention to property developers and new homeowners to take responsibility for the planet in small, but significant ways.

This is why new legislation states that every new home built from 2022, with an associated parking space, will be required to have an electric car charging station installed in a bid to boost demand for the vehicles. The new rules will apply to both homes and non-residential buildings built either from scratch or undergoing major construction from January this year. To continue reading, please Click Here


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January 2026 showed a market regaining momentum. Across much of the UK, sales agreed are running ahead of two years ago, led by the Midlands and East. Scotland and Wales are also strengthening. London remains mixed, and Northern Ireland softer. This is not a boom, but a steady, broad based rebuild driven by realistic pricing.

More households are reassessing space in early 2026. If your home feels tighter than it once did, this spring may offer the right conditions to move up.

In early 2023, forecasters warned of a steep UK housing slump, predicting falls of up to 15% after rising rates and political turmoil. Three years on, the data tells a calmer story. HM Land Registry shows prices nearly 4% higher nationally, with Attleborough steady. As 2026 begins, is crash talk fact or just headlines?

Not every home that goes on the market ends up sold but knowing the reasons why can be the difference between “listed” and “sold”.