Major players in the insurance industry are making bold moves globally, with Howden expanding in Japan, Ageas acquiring Saga’s underwriting arm, BMS entering Australia, and Aviva sealing its takeover of UK-based Direct Line.Howden has acquired Holos, a retail insurance broker in Japan with over 400 employees across 20 offices. Founded[Read More…]

The United Kingdom housing market faced a significant setback as average home prices recorded their steepest monthly decline in two years, reflecting mounting economic pressures and weakening buyer demand. According to the Nationwide Building Society, UK house prices slipped 0.2% in June, the biggest monthly fall since mid-2022, as high[Read More…]

Institutional Real Estate, Inc. strengthens its international presence through strategic media acquisition. Institutional Real Estate, Inc. (IREI), a U.S.-based media and events company focused on real assets, has acquired London-based Lyndon Publishing 2 Limited. The deal strengthens IREI’s presence in the U.K. and Europe as part of its global growth[Read More…]

In a recent episode of the Reinventing Real Estate podcast, Richard Simpson, CEO of Olympian Homes, spoke about how the company is helping shape the future of UK cities through thoughtful, modern development. Simpson, who once trained as a professional middle-distance runner, now leads one of the UK’s most active[Read More…]

London, July 1, 2025. The UK housing market is starting to recover after a period of high mortgage rates and falling demand. With interest rates now coming down and prices beginning to stabilise, experts say this could be a smart time for buyers to re-enter the market. “We’re seeing a[Read More…]

London, July 1, 2025. A major transformation in the UK automotive sector is creating fresh opportunities in the property market, as the move toward electric vehicles (EVs) and green technology changes how land and buildings are used. With traditional car manufacturing, sales, and fuel infrastructure being replaced by EV production,[Read More…]

London, July 1, 2025, UK property prices declined slightly in June, falling by 0.8%, according to new figures from the Nationwide Building Society. The average house price now stands at £260,470, down from £262,590 in May. While this marks the second monthly drop of 2025, housing experts say it’s not[Read More…]

London, July 1, 2025  The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) is changing. Once dominated by individual landlords using the buy-to-let model, the market is now facing major shifts due to rising costs, new rules, and changing tenant expectations. For many years, buy-to-let was a popular choice for investors. But in[Read More…]

London, July 1, 2025  A former senior UK diplomat has defended the high cost of a proposed deal with Mauritius over the Chagos Islands, calling it a fair price for maintaining access to one of the world’s most important military locations. Sir Douglas Harrison, former Permanent Secretary at the Foreign[Read More…]

London, July 1, 2025  After a hectic start to the year driven by the end of temporary stamp duty savings, the UK housing market is now showing signs of stabilisation. With the rush over and market pressures easing, activity is beginning to return to more normal levels. The government’s stamp[Read More…]