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Lender and investor sentiment has improved compared to 12 months ago, says property consultancy Savills. The firm’s survey suggests there’s more enthusiasm...

House prices in predominantly rural areas have risen by 22% over the last five years, compared to 17% in predominately urban...

Off-plan house purchases have plummeted in the last year - and that’s largely down to higher mortgage rates. Property consultancy Hamptons says...

The political uncertainty hanging over the UK property market has come into sharper focus since Rishi Sunak announced a general election,...

Following its recent expansion into the West Country, buying agency Black Brick’s newly founded Country & Coast team has analysed the...

Non-residential transactions have performed better than residential in the past year, research suggests. Software service APRAO analysed the latest data on quarterly...

What are bridging loans and when are they useful? Bridging loans are a type of short-term financing that property investors can use...

Handelsbanken’s latest ‘Property Investor Report’ shows the East of England as the most attractive region for property investors over the next...

The average price of property coming to the market for sale rose by 0.8% this month (+£2,807) to a new record...

The Cotswolds is the most lucrative place in the UK to own a holiday let, according to Sykes Holiday Cottages. With annual...

The first quarter of 2024 witnessed an average annual growth rate of 4.1% across the 44 markets covered by the Knight...

The latest UK house price index from e.surv suggests house prices have fallen over the past year - this is in...

New research by property software firm APRAO shows that developer demand for land-only plots has declined by 11% on an annual...

A European real estate valuation service has released what it calls “a comprehensive study on housing affordability in the United Kingdom”,...

Surveys help investment buyers understand more about the properties they consider purchasing - and could save them money in the long...

There are signs of a seasonal pick-up in activity in country house markets, but higher mortgage rates are keeping demand in...

The future of Build To Rent and its impact on the Birmingham rental market will come under the spotlight later this...

A new analysis by online agency Yopa suggests that London has a weak ripple effect for house price growth across local...

A new analysis of major demographic changes in the UK offer pointers for long-term property investment aiming to find different tenants. A...

Developers are being offered a unique opportunity to purchase four historic Georgian townhouses in the heart of Edinburgh’s West End, with...

New figures from the Halifax show where in the UK capital appreciation is running at its highest. Northern Ireland remains the strongest...

A new analysis suggests that despite a fall in inflation, the stuttering housing market means that just 56 areas of the...

The average price of detached homes in Edinburgh has risen by over £1,000 a week over the last year according to...

Tech platform GetGround - which previously had a customer base of buy to let individuals who chose to incorporate - is...

A new analysis of London neighbourhoods suggests some prices are falling by as much as 19% in a year.  The analysis looks...

The world of property investing can be alluring, promising financial freedom and a steady stream of income. But before diving headfirst...

The latest market insight from London's Foxtons lettings agency has revealed that so far this year, the average number of buyer...

The latest research by London lettings agency Benham and Reeves has shown that rental stock availability is up 12% year on...

New figures from a comparison website suggest that many sellers - including investors realising their assets - are failing to price...

A developer claims international investors are flocking to purchase properties across Paros and Crete. Leptos Estates says south east Asian purchasers are...

Property investment consultancy Knight Knox has launched a podcast for property investors. Titled ‘The Knight Knox Podcast’, each episode will cover property...

Rightmove says it’s now cheaper to buy than rent in each of Great Britain’s biggest cities, highlighting why many determined first-time...

Analysis from online platform Home Sale Pack suggests that sellers could bag an average premium of £47,000 if they market a...

A data study has revealed that there are still plenty of profitable holiday destination areas across the UK for investors. According to...

Would-be home-buyers are enjoying the highest level of spring-time choice of homes in five years says Zoopla. And the greater the supply,...

There's good news for the buy to let sector as mortgage product availability is showing signs of stability, according to the...

It’s no coincidence that many property owners choose to sell their homes in spring – everywhere looks and feels better when...

Southall in West London is set to be one of the capital’s hottest property investment spots in 2024, according to a...

Average prices across 56 major global housing markets increased again last quarter, with average annual growth now at 3.9% across a...

A total of 149 lots are listed across southern England in the latest auction by Clive Emson Auctioneers. Bidding by the...

New analysis from Rightmove unveils the most expensive streets to buy a home in the UK currently, with Buckingham Gate in...

There wasn’t much by way of good news in the Spring Budget for landlords and property investors last month. Although some rumours...

The typical buy-to-let investor has reduced the size of their portfolio by as much as 27% across England and Wales in...

March witnessed a modest rise in retail footfall across the UK, with an increase of 1.7% compared to February, signalling the lowest...

Buyer appetites for new-build properties have dipped by 0.1% while stock levels have fallen by 0.5%.  But the quarterly figures show a...

With analysis from property lender Together finding that, as of 2023, there are 1.55m abandoned residential homes worth £531 billion across...

The number of sales instructions in London was 17% above the five-year average in the first quarter of 2024, according to...

National Landlord Investment Show has announced that the former Leader of the Conservative Party, the Rt Hon Sir Iain Duncan Smith,...

Twenty twenty-four is a pivotal year for landlords in the Private Rented Sector (PRS). It is still the Government’s aim that...

Homes England and Network Rail Property have signed a development agreement with McLaren Property and Arlington Real Estate to be strategic...

New research from fast-growing agency group Lomond  has revealed the top 10 postcodes that are currently offering the strongest rental yields to...

A barn conversion in Highland Perthshire has been launched to the open market through property consultancy Galbraith, offering what the agency...

The private rental sector may have been tough for investors in recent months in particular, but new figures show a healthy...

London Labour Mayor Sadiq Khan says he will build 6,000 “affordable” rental homes by 2030 - with their rents capped. Khan, standing...

The latest index by London agency Benham and Reeves shows that buyer demand for both prime (£2m+) and super prime homes...

A property software business says its research shows that the housing market revival is driven by the premiums levied on new...

New data from Rightmove reveals that Carluke in Scotland is Great Britain’s fastest selling market, with sellers in the area finding...

Slowly reducing mortgage rates this year have led to first-time buyers accounting for a record 33% of all buyers across Britain...

The latest market analysis from Zoopla shows housing market activity improving by all key measures during Q1 2024. Sales activity and house...

Grainger, the UK’s largest listed provider of rental homes, has revealed its second Build To Rent development in Bristol. Located within Temple...

The total return of the average buy-to-let property has reduced by 6% over the last two years, driven by a sharp...

Although economic activity has picked up since the start of the year, the outlook remains weak by historical standards according to...

For first time buyers, renting is cheaper than buying in most of the UK according to new data from the Halifax. London, the...

New data Rightmove reveals that Chard, a town in Somerset, is the new hotspot with the number of sales agreed more...

A study into crime rates, potential rental yield and nearby tourist attractions has listed a selection of the top holiday cottage...

The Home Builders Federation, the developers trade body, says planning permissions for new homes continues to fall sharply. Figures for 2023 -...

New research claims investors who buy at auction can bag a bargain for 43% less than the price on the wider...

The average landlord looking to offload their portfolio from April 6 stands to save 4% on the rate of Capital Gains...

New research has produced league tables of UK locations which saw the largest residential price rises and falls in 2023. Researchers at...

The largest lettings agency in Scotland says purchases by landlords and other investor buyers in that country have risen sharply despite...

More than two in five UK property investors say they rely on the property and finance trade press - such as...

A new study conducted by comparison site GetAgent has revealed the most in-demand locations to buy a second property in. Global searches...

The prime London sales market recorded both price and transaction falls in February, while in lettings, rental growth increased slightly and...

An estate agency group claims that a baby born today will need to earn £95,121 as an adult to get a...

From executive homes to single-bedroom flats, an enormous range of homes feature in Bond Wolfe’s 190-lot live-streamed auction this Wednesday. A guide...

Home sellers’ optimism is vastly improved compared to March last year, according to the latest Asking Price Index from respected property...

The Sunday Times has published its latest ‘Best Places’ guide - often considered a pointer to up-and-coming locations which could be...

The average price of property coming to the market for sale rises by 1.5% (+£5,279) this month to £368,118, as the...

New and past landlords tempted back to Buy to Let have been warned - passive income from property isn’t easy.  This is...

A developer once said that after a slowdown, you need no further bad news for two consecutive quarters for a recovery...

Proposals to deliver a “once in a lifetime” regeneration of Glasgow’s Charing Cross have taken a step forward with the submission...

Maximising Returns: Use tech to make better decisions before acquiring your next property  As property investors, staying ahead in today's competitive market...

January 2024 has been classed as the busiest ever January in property auction history by the Essential Information Group. Regarding the number...

Knight Frank has launched to the market a 44-acre school site involving 14 buildings in Surrey. It’s on sale for £7m. The...

We are thrilled to report that the first National Landlord Investment Show of 2024 in London on March 6 was a...

The Chancellor has abolished multiple dwellings relief for stamp duty land tax. Relief from SDLT for multiple dwellings in England and Northern Ireland...

New research suggests investment buyers with cash can secure chunky discounts on residential properties. Octane Capital analysed house price data for both...

UK house prices rose by 0.7 per cent in February, says the Nationwide, after taking account of seasonal effects. This resulted in...

The director of two companies which operated an unauthorised property investment scheme costing investors more than £57 million has been banned...

La Manga - a 3,000 acre resort at Murcia in south east Spain - is offering apartments for sale with the...

A prestigious development of 39 apartments carved from a former Victorian wool warehouse has been officially unveiled in the centre of...

The UK house building industry needs “significant intervention” from government to address planning, quality and financial problems according to the Competition...

Foxtons says the Build To Rent sector has vast growth potential - and even now in its infancy it is enjoying...

Four key ‘megatrends’ are set to dominate investment decisions in 2024 despite the year potentially bringing uncertainty and volatility, a property...

Landlords play a crucial role in providing safe and comfortable housing for tenants while also managing rental properties effectively. Staying informed...

Average house prices rose £7,599 in Scotland last year according to analysis of the latest statistics by DJ Alexander Ltd, the...

Aldermore has named Bristol, as the best city for landlords to invest in for 2024.  Manchester, Coventry, Brighton and London make up...

In the Spanish property podcast “La Piedra”, Sean Woolley from Cloud Nine Spain and Mark Stücklinfrom Spanish Property Insight reviewed the market to give...

Zero Deposit has analysed historic rental data from the Office for National Statistics for each region of England, to forecast what...

Based on average house prices in the UK, a correlation has been found that properties with a higher Energy Performance Certificate...