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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...

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...

A Scottish property investment specialist is launching what he calls “an innovative new course, designed specifically to encourage property investment and...

Citygate, a UK-based social housing investment firm, and UCEA, a third-generation Single Family Office, say they’re going to help solve the...

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...

Shawbrook is enhancing its support for professional landlords and property investors seeking larger, more complex financing solutions, increasing its maximum loan...

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

There appears to be more evidence that these are good times for auctions - often seen as the property investor’s favourite...

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...

New research shows that sellers in Wales are likely to be hit hardest by a down valuation, with the average home...

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

Essential Information Group says the UK property auction market saw substantial growth in February - the latest data. Of the 36 metrics...

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...

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...

New retail and leisure research has revealed a boom in commercial real estate activity over 2023.  The latest report by the Local...

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...

Investors looking for the next hot location will keep an eye on a new residential neighbourhood promised by a real estate...

A prime town centre shop unit in Bromsgrove is listed with a starting price of £250,000 in Bond Wolfe’s next auction. The...

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

Two players in the online auction sector have merged.  My Auction and Bamboo Auctions have teamed up to form a new brand...

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

Hamptons has launched a residential investment department - and it’s using the sister Connells brand to give new homes more exposure...

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

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...

UK house prices rose for the fifth consecutive month in February, up by 0.4 per cent or £1,091 in cash terms,...

New research suggests that a majority of the British public believe the government should be doing more to support students find...

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...

If interest rate rises weren’t enough to drive landlords out the market, mounting maintenance costs could be. Various studies and surveys have...

A legal firm says Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has effectively slashed the value of holiday homes which are sold from April 2025...

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...

A saddle makers’ factory in a Black Country town which still contains some of its raw material leather, sewing machines and...

New research by consumer group HomeOwners Alliance shows that for many young people, homeownership has become an impossible dream. A sentiment survey...

Knight Frank says private investors remain the most active buyers in global commercial property. In 2023 private capital invested US$338 billion globally,...

Mallorca is booming.  Visitor numbers are at an all-time high and the property market has shown a stable 1.7 per cent annual...

House prices across the UK are down just 0.5 per cent in a year as the housing market recovery continues. New data...

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...

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...

Housing Secretary Michael Gove is changing the rules governing Airbnb-type lettings by requiring planning permission for properties let for more than...

Typically, rents rise in line with wages - which, in turn, tend to track inflation or increase at a slightly lower...

International entrepreneur David von Rosen has launched 25 Degrees – a new top-end Dubai-based property development company co-founded with a Dubai-based...

Hamptons head of research Aneisha Beveridge says the early signs in 2024 suggest that the market has firmly turned the page.   She...

London-focussed property data firm LonRes says there are signs of green shoots in the capital’s prime housing market. January saw a rise...

Housebuilder Crest Nicholson is hosting a pre-launch event at its new Windsor Gate development in Berkshire. On Saturday February 24 and Sunday...

Building homes on brownfield land will be turbocharged under a major shake-up to planning rules promised by the UK government. Every council...

Total value of UK housing fell marginally in 2023 by 0.3 per cent or £27 billion, but remains significantly higher than...

Labour leader Sir Kier Starmer has confirmed that Awaab’s Law - putting a strict timescale on urgent repairs being done -...

Commercial property agency Bond Wolfe is selling a major residential development site with planning permission for 93 apartments in the Suffolk...

Thames Ditton Marina in Surrey has come to the market for the first time in nearly 20 years. The freehold marina was...

Buy to let landlords who improve the energy efficiency of their rental stock should get tax relief. That’s the view of Heather...

Growing confidence in the property sales market and lower mortgage costs led to a 21 per cent increase in the number...

Hamptons has struck a deal for its name and brand to be used in a new overseas territory - and in...

Property investment specialist lender Shawbrook has completed its first limited company remortgage in just 28 business days. The professional property investor, an existing...

UK housing costs hit £200 billion for the first time in 2023, according to the latest research by the property firm...

The number of landlords who have fallen behind on their mortgages has jumped, says lenders trade body UK Finance. Buy to let...

The most popular regions in Europe for prospective expats and holiday home owners have been revealed by sales website Your Overseas...

Average house prices rose by 1.3 per cent in January, the fourth monthly rise in a row according to the Halifax. Property...

New government figures show a net loss of 16,000 social homes in England last year, as sales and demolitions continue to...

Sales Market: The UK housing market is at an inflection point, which means mixed signals for buyers and sellers. Inflation has fallen...

The West Midlands industrial market is poised for continued rental growth over the next five years, according to Savills latest Big...

Calling all landlords, Investors and property professionals: National Landlord Investment Show returns to Olympia London on 6th March for its first...

A recent survey by digital mortgage lender, Molo, revealed that nearly 60% of UK landlords have seen a rise in late...

In Q4 2023 the overall commercial vacancy rate was stagnant at 14.0 per cent - but there is good news for prospective...

Pressure is ramping up on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to cut stamp duty at next month’s Budget on March 6. Former Housing Secretary...

The latest Build To Rent report prepared by lettings agency Savills claims 2023 saw a total of £4.5 billion of investment...

A new networking service for property insiders, including landlords and investors, is being launched by two brothers. The UK Homes Network is...

In the buy to let market, success goes beyond the transaction of paying rent. Ultimately, fostering a healthy landlord-tenant relationship can...

Glasgow has been revealed as the UK city with the biggest rise in the number of buy to let properties in...

Landlords are spoilt for choice, having seen the number of buy to let mortgage products increase by 8.8 per cent in...