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Written by Peter Mitchell

Average rents exceed £1,400 for first time

Written by: Property Investor Today Team

Rightmove reports record rental prices of £1,418 outside London and £2,825 in the capital as housing shortages and mortgage costs persist. ...

15th October 2026
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Two-year high for share of properties managed by agents

Written by: Liz Morrell

More landlords are turning to letting agents, with full management services gaining popularity as rental responsibilities increase ...

15th October 2026
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Gulf investors each plan £78.3m UK property spend

Written by: Liz Morrell

Gulf investors plan significant UK property investment, with growing interest in regional cities as London's appeal declines. ...

15th October 2026
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Rental yields rise in 8 of 10 regions

Written by: Liz Morrell

Fleet Mortgages reports average rental returns of 7.9%, with Yorkshire leading at 9.3% as landlord portfolios expand. ...

15th October 2026
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Property-specific social media app launches

Written by: Liz Morrell

Gatha introduces a free networking platform connecting UK property professionals, tradespeople and developers without advertising-driven algorithms. ...

15th October 2026
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Record rents in seven of UK’s nine regions

Written by: Liz Morrell

UK room rents reach a record £769 per month in Q3 as rental supply drops 4.7%, with seven regions recording new highs. ...

13th October 2026
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London flats most likely to sell at a loss

Written by: Liz Morrell

Nearly 40% of London flats resold at a loss, while annual house price growth across Great Britain slows to 1.5%, according to e.surv. ...

13th October 2026
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Liverpool overlooked as buy-to-let investment hotspot

Written by: Liz Morrell

Liverpool leads UK property hotspots with 8.1% annual price growth, rising rents and a 5.8% gross yield, according to Landlord Resource. ...

13th October 2026
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Housing commission sets out a radical new plan

Written by: PIT Team

Prosper UK proposes sweeping reforms to boost housebuilding, improve affordability and tackle barriers to residential development. ...

13th October 2026
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Rathbones to expand into EU after securing new licence

Written by: Liz Morrell

Rathbones secures regulatory approval to offer investment and financial planning services across Europe through its Irish division. ...

13th October 2026
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Professional landlord commitment remains strong

Written by: Liz Morrell

Fleet Mortgages reports larger portfolios and rising yields despite softer purchase activity during Q3. ...

8th October 2026
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Resi starts down 33% compared to last year

Written by: Liz Morrell

Glenigan reports a sharp annual decline in residential construction, despite a modest quarterly rise in private housing. ...

8th October 2026
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BTR investment so far in 2026 hits £4.2bn

Written by: Liz Morrell

Knight Frank reports £4.2bn invested across the sector this year, with strong demand for single-family housing. ...

8th October 2026
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Nearly a third of rental listings secured tenant in Q3

Written by: Liz Morrell

LegalforLandlords data reveals modest quarterly growth in demand, with significant differences emerging between local markets. ...

8th October 2026
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More buildings need cladding remediation

Written by: Liz Morrell

Thousands of residential buildings remain under scrutiny for unsafe cladding despite progress on remediation. ...

8th October 2026
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Cost of rental voids up 58% in three years

Written by: Liz Morrell

Empty periods are lasting longer, increasing lost income and putting greater pressure on property owners. ...

6th October 2026
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Rental stock down by up to 42% in Q3

Written by: Liz Morrell

Available homes to let fell sharply during Q3, with several English areas recording significant declines following recent reforms. ...

6th October 2026
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Inheritance boom could bring thousands more landlords

Written by: Liz Morrell

Rising inheritances could encourage thousands of people to invest in homes to let as intergenerational wealth transfers increase. ...

6th October 2026
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Holiday let profit lost if reclassification goes ahead – claim

Written by: Liz Morrell

Research warns proposed tax changes could slash returns for operators and hit tourism-dependent communities. ...

6th October 2026
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September house price growth halves

Written by: Liz Morrell

Nationwide reports subdued UK property values as rising mortgage costs weigh on demand and activity. ...

6th October 2026
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Rightmove downgrades price forecasts

Rightmove cuts its 2026 outlook as asking values decline and...

‘Unintended consequences’ continue to boost rents

UK rents accelerate while property values weaken, with signs London’s...

Controversy over Rayner return

Property leaders have welcomed Andy Burnham’s appointment as Prime Minister,...

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Two-year high for share of properties managed by agents

More landlords are turning to letting agents, with full management...