UK Property Surveyors Predict Rise in House Sales

13 May 2024 CW Team

Property surveyors in the UK are anticipating an increase in house sales later in 2024. This positive outlook reflects optimism regarding the housing market's resilience and recovery following recent economic challenges and uncertainty.

Surveyors point to several factors driving this anticipated rise in house sales, including continued demand from buyers, favourable mortgage rates, and government initiatives aimed at supporting the housing market. Additionally, the easing of COVID-19 restrictions and improved consumer confidence are expected to contribute to increased activity in the housing sector.

The prediction of a rise in house sales aligns with broader trends indicating a gradual recovery in the UK real estate market. Despite fluctuations and uncertainties, the housing market has shown resilience, with sustained demand from buyers and ongoing investment in property.

The anticipated increase in house sales is likely to have positive implications for various stakeholders, including homeowners, property developers, and the wider economy. A buoyant housing market can stimulate economic activity, create employment opportunities, and support growth in related industries.

However, surveyors also acknowledge the need for continued monitoring of market conditions and potential challenges that may arise, such as affordability constraints and supply chain disruptions. Maintaining a balanced approach to market dynamics and implementing supportive policies will be crucial in sustaining the momentum of the housing market recovery.

Overall, the prediction of a rise in house sales later in 2024 reflects cautious optimism among property surveyors regarding the resilience and prospects of the UK housing market.

Infrastructure Urban

10 Mar 2026

ABB to Invest Rs 6.25 Billion to Expand India Manufacturing

ABB recently announced plans to invest approximately Rs 6.25 billion ($75 million) in India during 2026 to expand its manufacturing footprint and research and development capabilities. The investment follows more than $35 million spent in 2025 and reflects the company’s continued focus on strengthening its ‘local-for-local’ strategy in the country.The investment will support ABB’s Electrification, Motion and Automation businesses and expand manufacturing capacity for infrastructure sectors such as renewable energy, metro rail, data centres and industrial applications. Approximately 300..

Six WOLFF Cranes Handle 60,000 m³ Concrete for German Hospital

Six WOLFF tower cranes are playing a key role in constructing a new hospital complex in Memmingen, Germany, supporting large-scale material handling for the project. The facility is being built on a 7.7-hectare site and will feature six floors, around 480 beds and a gross floor area exceeding 75,000 sq m.Building shell works began recently in February 2025. One WOLFF 6531.12 Cross crane supported early site preparation before being dismantled in autumn 2025, while five remaining cranes continue operations. Over an average deployment period of 16 months, the cranes are expected to move approxim..

REC Funds Rs 115.6 Million CSR Support for Bihar Eye Hospital

REC recently committed Rs 115.6 million under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme for the procurement of clinical and non-clinical equipment at Sankara Eye Hospital in Saharsa, Bihar. The initiative aims to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve access to specialised eye care services in the region.A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was recently signed between Pradeep Fellows, Executive Director (CSR), REC Limited, and Wg Cdr V. Shankar (Retd), Trustee and Executive Director of Sankara Eye Hospital, at the REC office in the SCOPE Complex, New Delhi.The support is expecte..