National property journalist, Marc Da-Silva, has worked in the property industry for over ten years. After gaining a media & journalism degree in 2004, he joined Property Investor News as assistant editor. He has since written for a host of national newspapers, magazines and websites, including the Times and Sunday Business Post. Marc is currently the news editor of Show House and Homes Overseas print and online.
Government plans to pilot a ‘rent first, buy later’ scheme to reinvigorate the housing market have been greeted with a mixed response throughout the industry. More »
Contractor Laing O’Rourke has declared a three quarter leap in profits despite poor UK market conditions thanks to the firm’s strong overseas order book. More »
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has announced today that it will be enhancing the role that it undertakes on behalf of the construction industry. More »
In a surprise move for the markets, Barratt Homes’ shares have risen by 17% after the firm confirmed it is close to completing a refinancing package. More »
The economic and housing downturn, which has led to a significant fall in consumer demand and completions of house sales, is having a detrimental affect on the housebuilding sector, with thousands of jobs being cut. More »
