The article reports that cyber attacks on property businesses have increased significantly, based on data from the Information Commissioner's Office. It indicates a growing exposure of the sector to digital security incidents, though no further detail is provided in the extract.
Research from Hamptons suggests the surge in buy-to-let company incorporations may have peaked, with new formations falling in 2026 as fewer existing landlords transfer properties into limited company structures. The article also notes continued growth in the total number of buy-to-let companies and accelerating rental growth, particularly outside London.
Glenigan’s September 2026 Construction Index shows residential construction starts fell sharply in the three months to the end of August, with private housing and social housing both down significantly year on year. The article says developers are reassessing site viability amid weak sales, higher build costs and the impending building safety levy, while non-residential activity is performing better.
The article reports that tighter holiday-let and foreign ownership rules in the Balearics are pushing investors away from traditional second homes and towards branded residences. It highlights growing demand for hotel-linked tourist accommodation, with a new Majorca scheme already seeing strong pre-sales and offering guaranteed rental returns.
The article indicates that HMRC is preparing a tax clampdown affecting the property industry, with a legal firm reportedly having access to HMRC data. The extract is very limited and does not provide details on the scope, timing or specific tax issues involved.
Ardmore’s creditors have voted to approve seven company voluntary arrangements (CVAs), creating a route for the construction group to appeal a High Court ruling that it says led to its administration. The decision indicates an ongoing restructuring process with potential implications for the firm’s contractual and financial position.
HMRC has received £500,000 from the administration of Readie Construction, far less than the more than £8m originally owed. The report also indicates that unsecured creditors, including a large subcontractor debt, are still expected to receive nothing, with administration costs and failed intercompany recoveries further reducing returns.
The government has published a name-and-shame list identifying more than 600 companies that underpaid staff. The article indicates that property firms are among those exposed, highlighting ongoing enforcement around wage compliance.
The article argues that Andy Burnham’s regeneration approach in Greater Manchester could become a national model if extended through his new role as Prime Minister. It highlights the role of private investment, brownfield redevelopment, and local decision-making in supporting housing delivery, town-centre renewal and wider economic growth.
The article argues that tax planning should be addressed at the outset of property development projects because VAT, reliefs, group structures and timing of liabilities can materially affect viability. It highlights retrofit and brownfield schemes as areas where current tax treatment may hinder commercially and environmentally beneficial development, particularly where cashflow is tight.
