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![Property investors score highly near major sporting venues](/upload/images/shutterstock_1326623927.jpg)
A high profile agency has set out the investor advantages of letting properties near major UK sporting venues. Foxtons analysed current market...
22 August 2024
From: Breaking News
![Housing crisis as long term slump in rental supply](/upload/images/shutterstock_2277803769.jpg)
New figures show the scale of the rental supply slump in recent years. The respected Home website, which produces a monthly lettings...
22 August 2024
From: Breaking News
![The best cities for property investment returns since 2021](/upload/images/shutterstock_1414297010.jpg)
An analysis by peer-to-peer real estate investment platform easyMoney has identified three cities behind the best property investment returns since interest...
20 August 2024
From: Breaking News
![Revealed - one of London's newest and hottest property prospects](/upload/images/shutterstock_2418300517.jpg)
Oval has been named one of London’s hottest property prospects by market intelligence company Dataloft. Neighbouring the Vauxhall Battersea Nine Elms Opportunity...
20 August 2024
From: Breaking News
![Green shoots for UK residential investment says global property advisor](/upload/images/shutterstock_1483078088.jpg)
Investment in UK real estate is showing signs of recovery following a prolonged period of uncertainty, says global property advisor JLL. During...
20 August 2024
From: Breaking News
![Introducing Lendlord's New BRRR Analyser: Revolutionizing Property Investment Strategies](/upload/images/360x280(2).png)
In the ever-evolving landscape of property investment, staying ahead of the curve is essential for maximizing returns. Lendlord, is proud to...
19 August 2024
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![Yields at 10-year high as buy to let still rewards shrewd investors](/upload/images/shutterstock_2409073711(1).jpg)
Landlords generated average rental yields of 6.3% in the second quarter of the year, research for Paragon’s latest PRS Trends Report...
15 August 2024
From: Breaking News
![Resi tenants hit affordability ceiling - here are cheapest and dearest locations](/upload/images/shutterstock_2218189005.jpg)
The majority of residential tenants in the UK are at or near to their affordability ceiling, new figures suggest. Landlord services company...
15 August 2024
From: Breaking News
![Worth Investing? Capital appreciation data on every Scottish area](/upload/images/shutterstock_1007740318.jpg)
After three months of growth and a new record high, Scotland’s house prices paused for breath in June with a slight...
15 August 2024
From: Breaking News
![Retirement properties with a tenant in situ can be a smart investment](/upload/images/shutterstock_520738651.jpg)
The demand for retirement housing is on the rise, creating new opportunities for property investors seeking stability and profitability. According to the...
06 August 2024
From: Breaking News
![Green Belt Rethink - new investment opportunities under Labour?](/upload/images/4%20shutterstock_2322971599.jpg)
Property consultancy Carter Jonas has conducted a substantial new analysis of how the Green Belt could offer development and investment opportunities...
30 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![High premiums for landlords selling high-rent locations](/upload/images/shutterstock_416635372.jpg)
A new analysis suggests landlords quitting the sector and selling in high-rent areas enjoy strong premiums. A lettings agency has analysed average...
25 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![UK Investors alerted to 4.5% yield and 10% capital appreciation](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/3-MortgageRates1.png)
New research has given a detailed breakdown of Bristol’s housing market, claiming the city has seen the private rental sector grow...
23 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![INSIGHT: Latest UK sales and lettings snapshot](/upload/images/3%20shutterstock_1487630333.jpg)
Property data consultancy TwentyEA has released its latest snapshot of the housing sales and lettings markets. One stand-out point is the substantial...
23 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Market waiting for base rate cut to take off for autumn - Rightmove](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyStats-400x310.png)
The average price of property coming to the market for sale dropped 0.4% in the past month to £373,493 says Rightmove. This...
18 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![What should investors offer tenants in mainstream rental sector?](/upload/images/shutterstock_194216909.jpg)
Barclays Property Insights data shows the top 10 attributes that renters consider non-negotiable or ‘deal-breakers’ when assessing a property, as well...
16 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Savills says 40% of private rental units could soon be Build To Rent](/upload/images/5%20shutterstock_1141644755.jpg)
According to the Savills estate agency’s latest report on the UK Build to Rent sector, the past decade has seen £35...
16 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Elevate Your Investment Game with Lendlord's Advanced Deal Analyser](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/lendlord/Lendlord%20Orange%20120x120px.png)
Property investors, This one's for you. Lendlord's latest Deal Analyser is here, offering you unparalleled insight and instant results for every...
15 July 2024
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![It's Great Up North for property investment - new figures](/upload/images/shutterstock_1297313062.jpg)
There’s a new investment hotspot list prepared by fast-growing UK property portal OnTheMarket. It applies to the second quarter of this year...
09 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Free Data Hub eases path for foreign investors in Barcelona](/upload/images/shutterstock_2463727185(1).jpg)
A data hub established by one of Spain’s leading property experts is helping to make Barcelona the most transparent housing market...
04 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Coastal hotspots give greater returns for property sellers](/upload/images/shutterstock_1008129595.jpg)
House prices in Britain’s hottest coastal housing markets have grown by 4.2% in the past 12 months, bucking the wider national...
27 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Flipping Forward: A Data-Driven Approach to Maximize Profits in 2024](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/lendlord/Landlording%20101(1).png)
The savvy property investor knows the importance of adapting their strategy to the ever-changing market. In 2024, one strategy has emerged...
21 June 2024
From: Sponsored Content
![Renting Cheaper than Buying with 5% Deposit - new figures](/upload/images/24%2006%2020%20%2001.jpg)
Would-be buyers with a 5% deposit face paying £300 per month more in mortgage repayments than if they continued renting, says...
20 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Price Cuts in Prime London Properties may reflect Election Jitters](/upload/images/24%2006%2020%20%2002.jpg)
Price reductions across the prime London sales market offer opportunities for investors seeking out high-value properties in one of the world’...
20 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Holiday Cottage Investment still paying off - new figures](/upload/images/24%2006%2020%20%2003.jpg)
Northumberland is fast becoming a very profitable hotspot in the UK to own a holiday let, according to a new report...
20 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Foxtons internal lettings data shine's spotlight on London rental market](/upload/images/24%2006%2020%20%2005.jpg)
An increase in property listings is helping to create a more normalised market which is a welcome relief to renters, landlords...
20 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Housing Market Holds Firm - not spooked by election](/upload/images/240618%20%2005.jpg)
Buyers and sellers are proving determined to press ahead with their home moves, despite the looming General Election, research has shown....
18 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![New League Table of how many Bedrooms Investors Can Buy](/upload/images/24%2006%2013%20%2004.jpg)
Latest research from Savills reveals how much space £340,837, the average house price for Great Britain, can buy you across different...
13 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Investors given new RICS guide to handling properties at auction](/upload/images/24%2006%2011%20%2001.jpg)
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has launched a new comprehensive and impartial guide to assist investors and other property owners...
11 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Buy To Let Boost as many renters reconciled to not owning a home](/upload/images/24%2006%2011%20%2004.jpg)
Data sourced from millions of bank accounts reveals spending on rent and mortgages increased 6.3 per cent year-on-year in May. Barclays data...
11 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Election 2024 - what impact on the housing market?](/upload/images/24%2006%2006%20%2004.jpg)
We’re two weeks into the election campaign and there’s an increasing volume of evidence pointing to it having only limited impact...
06 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Property Investor Sentiment improving across all sectors](/upload/images/24%2005%2031%20%201.jpg)
Lender and investor sentiment has improved compared to 12 months ago, says property consultancy Savills. The firm’s survey suggests there’s more enthusiasm...
31 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Revealed - Strongest House Prices Over Last Five Years](/upload/images/24%2005%2031%20%203.jpg)
House prices in predominantly rural areas have risen by 22% over the last five years, compared to 17% in predominately urban...
31 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Election Jitters means growth forecast cut for Prime Central London](/upload/images/24%2005%2031%20%205.jpg)
The political uncertainty hanging over the UK property market has come into sharper focus since Rishi Sunak announced a general election,...
31 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![How Taylor Swift can boost your Property Investment Income](/upload/images/24%2005%2029%20%2001(1).jpg)
As Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour sweeps through the UK next month, investors in key concert cities have a unique opportunity to...
29 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Where Best To Find A Fixer Upper...and How To Add Value Quickly](/upload/images/24%2005%2029%20%2003.jpg)
Sunderland is the best place to buy a "fixer-upper" home, according to a new study by home experts from National Insulation...
29 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Non-residential property out-performs resi in new investor analysis](/upload/images/24%2005%2029%20%2004.jpg)
Non-residential transactions have performed better than residential in the past year, research suggests. Software service APRAO analysed the latest data on quarterly...
29 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Top 10 Income-Generating Holiday Let Locations names](/upload/images/24%2005%2021%20%2001.jpg)
The Cotswolds is the most lucrative place in the UK to own a holiday let, according to Sykes Holiday Cottages. With annual...
21 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Build To Rent in Greater Manchester - an Investment Powerhouse](/upload/images/24%2005%2021%20%2002.jpg)
The strength and popularity of the Greater Manchester single-family Build To Rent sector has been revealed by new research by Manchester...
21 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Rightmove Analysis reveals Britain’s Most Popular Homes](/upload/images/24%2005%2016%20%2002.jpg)
The allure of Victorian architecture continues to captivate homebuyers, as new data from Rightmove unveils that Victorian homes are the most searched...
16 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Country property market warns up as spring finally arrives](/upload/images/24%2005%2016%20%2004.jpg)
There are signs of a seasonal pick-up in activity in country house markets, but higher mortgage rates are keeping demand in...
16 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Struggling market means capital appreciation rarely beats inflation rate](/upload/images/24%2005%2010%20%2004.jpg)
A new analysis suggests that despite a fall in inflation, the stuttering housing market means that just 56 areas of the...
10 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Tax Burden - don't be hit by high council tax](/upload/images/24%2005%2010%20%2005.jpg)
Investors seeking to avoid property purchases in high council tax areas may be interested in new research from finance company RIFT. The...
10 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![The Numbers Game: How to Analyze and Value Investment Properties](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/lendlord/Numbers%20Game.png)
The world of property investing can be alluring, promising financial freedom and a steady stream of income. But before diving headfirst...
07 May 2024
From: Sponsored Content
![Foxtons identifies London hotspots for 2024](/upload/images/24%2005%2002%20%2002.png)
The latest market insight from London's Foxtons lettings agency has revealed that so far this year, the average number of buyer...
02 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Cheaper To Buy or Rent - Rightmove’s city breakdown](/upload/images/24%2004%2030%20%2004.jpg)
Rightmove says it’s now cheaper to buy than rent in each of Great Britain’s biggest cities, highlighting why many determined first-time...
30 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Revealed - top 10 investment hotspots on the holiday let market](/upload/images/24%2004%2025%20%2001.jpg)
A data study has revealed that there are still plenty of profitable holiday destination areas across the UK for investors. According to...
25 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Professional BTL investors continue to streamline portfolios](/upload/images/24%2004%2018%20%2001.jpg)
The typical buy-to-let investor has reduced the size of their portfolio by as much as 27% across England and Wales in...
18 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Improving Retail Footfall figures comfort commercial investors](/upload/images/24%2004%2018%20%2002.jpg)
March witnessed a modest rise in retail footfall across the UK, with an increase of 1.7% compared to February, signalling the lowest...
18 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Demand boost for property in lower-value prime London locations](/upload/images/24%2004%2018%20%2005.jpg)
The number of sales instructions in London was 17% above the five-year average in the first quarter of 2024, according to...
18 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Where to get rental yields over 10%](/upload/images/24%2004%2016%20%2002.jpg)
New research from fast-growing agency group Lomond has revealed the top 10 postcodes that are currently offering the strongest rental yields to...
16 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Two Day Event pledges to “revolutionise property investment education”](/upload/images/24%2004%2011%2001.jpg)
A Scottish property investment specialist is launching what he calls “an innovative new course, designed specifically to encourage property investment and...
11 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![New Builds Higher Prices drive housing market revival - claim](/upload/images/24%2004%2011%2005.jpg)
A property software business says its research shows that the housing market revival is driven by the premiums levied on new...
11 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Investor Insight - Britain’s fastest and slowest sales markets](/upload/images/24%2004%2009%2001.jpg)
New data from Rightmove reveals that Carluke in Scotland is Great Britain’s fastest selling market, with sellers in the area finding...
09 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Buy To Let costs breakdown shows how returns are falling](/upload/images/24%2004%2009%2005.jpg)
The total return of the average buy-to-let property has reduced by 6% over the last two years, driven by a sharp...
09 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Boost for buy to let as renting judged lower cost than buying](/upload/images/240405%20%20%2003.jpg)
For first time buyers, renting is cheaper than buying in most of the UK according to new data from the Halifax. London, the...
05 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![New Build capital appreciation soars, according to new data](/upload/images/240405%20%20%2005.png)
Scottish new build house average prices have soared ahead of existing homes according to analysis of the latest statistics by a...
05 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Rightmove reveals string of 2024 property hotspots](/upload/images/240403%20%20%2001.jpg)
New data Rightmove reveals that Chard, a town in Somerset, is the new hotspot with the number of sales agreed more...
03 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![The Most Lucrative Locations for Holiday Cottage Investment](/upload/images/240403%20%20%2002.jpg)
A study into crime rates, potential rental yield and nearby tourist attractions has listed a selection of the top holiday cottage...
03 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Auction Purchases up as investors and others seek bargains](/upload/images/240403%20%20%2005.jpg)
Essential Information Group says the UK property auction market saw substantial growth in February - the latest data. Of the 36 metrics...
03 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![This is how much investor buyers can save at auction](/upload/images/240328%20%2001.jpg)
New research claims investors who buy at auction can bag a bargain for 43% less than the price on the wider...
28 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Residential Investment: Biggest Winners and Losers revealed](/upload/images/240328%20%2003.jpg)
New research has produced league tables of UK locations which saw the largest residential price rises and falls in 2023. Researchers at...
28 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Commercial Real Estate Investment Looking Very Positive](/upload/images/240326%20%2001.jpg)
New retail and leisure research has revealed a boom in commercial real estate activity over 2023. The latest report by the Local...
26 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Revealed - the world’s second home investment hotspots](/upload/images/240326%20%2002.jpg)
A new study conducted by comparison site GetAgent has revealed the most in-demand locations to buy a second property in. Global searches...
26 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![London’s struggling prime market offers opportunities for investors](/upload/images/240326%20%2003.jpg)
The prime London sales market recorded both price and transaction falls in February, while in lettings, rental growth increased slightly and...
26 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Average home to top £500,000 within three decades - claim](/upload/images/240326%20%2004.jpg)
An estate agency group claims that a baby born today will need to earn £95,121 as an adult to get a...
26 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![How to Optimize Your Property Investment Returns](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/lendlord/Lendlord%20Article%202%2090x70px.png)
Maximising Returns: Use tech to make better decisions before acquiring your next property As property investors, staying ahead in today's competitive market...
15 March 2024
From: Sponsored Content
![Landlord maintenance costs continue to mount](/upload/images/Maintenance%20OPG(1).png)
If interest rate rises weren’t enough to drive landlords out the market, mounting maintenance costs could be. Various studies and surveys have...
12 March 2024
From: Sponsored Content
![Big discounts for cash buyers as vendors stay desperate to sell](/upload/images/240312%2003.jpg)
New research suggests investment buyers with cash can secure chunky discounts on residential properties. Octane Capital analysed house price data for both...
12 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![House Price Growth in Positive Territory for first time in a year](/upload/images/240312%2004.jpg)
UK house prices rose by 0.7 per cent in February, says the Nationwide, after taking account of seasonal effects. This resulted in...
12 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![UK housing market improves but warning of obstacles to come](/upload/images/24%2003%2007%20%2004.jpg)
House prices across the UK are down just 0.5 per cent in a year as the housing market recovery continues. New data...
07 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Megatrends set to dominate property investment in 2024 - expert panel](/upload/images/24%2003%2005%20%2005.jpg)
Four key ‘megatrends’ are set to dominate investment decisions in 2024 despite the year potentially bringing uncertainty and volatility, a property...
05 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Positive About Spain - the year ahead for investors and buyers](/upload/images/24%2002%2029%20%20%2003.jpg)
In the Spanish property podcast “La Piedra”, Sean Woolley from Cloud Nine Spain and Mark Stücklinfrom Spanish Property Insight reviewed the market to give...
29 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![How will the UK residential rental market develop up to 2030?](/upload/images/24%2002%2029%20%20%2004.jpg)
Zero Deposit has analysed historic rental data from the Office for National Statistics for each region of England, to forecast what...
29 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Will rents keep rising?](/upload/images/24%2002%2027%20%20%2002%20by%20Alison%20Thompson.jpg)
Typically, rents rise in line with wages - which, in turn, tend to track inflation or increase at a slightly lower...
27 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Investor Briefing - the market has turned the page says Hamptons](/upload/images/24%2002%2027%20%20%2004.jpg)
Hamptons head of research Aneisha Beveridge says the early signs in 2024 suggest that the market has firmly turned the page. She...
27 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Green Shoots appear in Prime London sales market - LonRes](/upload/images/24%2002%2027%20%20%2005.jpg)
London-focussed property data firm LonRes says there are signs of green shoots in the capital’s prime housing market. January saw a rise...
27 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Resi Investment to Avoid? Areas where asking prices are routinely exceeded](/upload/images/24%2002%2022%20%2003.jpg)
New research has found the UK areas selling homes the most above list price. The study by experts at moving platform Getamover...
22 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![London Briefing - what investors should know about sales and rentals](/upload/images/24%2002%2020%20%2004.jpg)
Growing confidence in the property sales market and lower mortgage costs led to a 21 per cent increase in the number...
20 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Investing Abroad? Top European locations for expats and holiday homes revealed](/upload/images/240213%2001.jpg)
The most popular regions in Europe for prospective expats and holiday home owners have been revealed by sales website Your Overseas...
13 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Knight Frank’s Investor Update on residential sales and lettings](/upload/images/240213%2004.jpg)
Sales Market: The UK housing market is at an inflection point, which means mixed signals for buyers and sellers. Inflation has fallen...
13 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Commercial Good News - Retail Parks hit highest occupancy since 2019](/upload/images/24%2002%2008%2002.jpg)
In Q4 2023 the overall commercial vacancy rate was stagnant at 14.0 per cent - but there is good news for prospective...
08 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Buy To Let Growth - new league table of UK’s city hotspots](/upload/images/24%2002%2006%2001.jpg)
Glasgow has been revealed as the UK city with the biggest rise in the number of buy to let properties in...
06 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Capital Investment - High yields across six postcodes in Edinburgh](/upload/images/24%2002%2006%2004.jpg)
Edinburgh-based property portal ESPC has revealed the city’s top-performing postcodes for rental yields in the last quarter of 2023. The latest rental...
06 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![New analysis shows huge returns on properties used as short lets](/upload/images/24%2002%2001%2001.jpg)
A new analysis of the top 30 holiday hotspots across England has tried to quantify the premium for homes on sale. Using...
01 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Revealed - the Top 10 Property Locations to Watch](/upload/images/24%2001%2030%2001.png)
An estate agency has analysed the latest sold price data from the Land Registry looking at the best performing markets when...
30 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Investors Warned - rising prime London lettings supply hits rental growth](/upload/images/24%2001%2030%2005.jpg)
Data from London property data consultancy LonRes suggests supply in prime areas of the capital is improving and so rental growth...
30 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Regional Rental Returns - new analysis shows wide variations across England](/upload/images/24%2001%2025%2002.jpg)
An investment consultancy has produced new data analysing the complex regional differences between rental returns. Analysts at Invezz examined data provided by...
25 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Investors see growing numbers of lots at auctions](/upload/images/24%2001%2025%2005.jpg)
In the wake of a turbulent 2023 for the property industry, Essential Information Group, a leading provider of data and insights...
25 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Huge Rise in incorporation for UK buy to let investors](/upload/images/24%2001%2023%2003.jpg)
Despite a sharp fall in the number of homes bought by landlords in 2023, the number of limited companies set up...
23 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Capital Appreciation set to rise more than expected this year](/upload/images/24%2001%2023%2004.jpg)
Investors relying on capital appreciation are in for a pleasant surprise in 2024 according to Knight Frank. Tom Bill, head of the...
23 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Recent house price rises give hope for improved 2024 - new analysis](/upload/images/24%2001%2018%2001.jpg)
A house price index has indicated a gentle rise in capital appreciation coming through at the end of 2023, and says...
18 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Auction properties promise big discounts - but do they deliver?](/upload/images/24%2001%2018%2003.jpg)
A finance company has analysed the scale of discount which auction properties claim to offer potential buyers. Apex Bridging analysed market data...
18 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![High end restaurants offer tasty property investment potential](/upload/images/24%2001%2016%2003.jpg)
London’s restaurant scene is thriving in spite of the cost-of-living crisis, with 253 new openings in 2023, up from 243 in...
16 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Flipping Returns as Investment Prospect for 2024](/upload/images/24%2001%2004%20%2001.jpg)
Flipping a property is something that so many people have a desire to do, in fact, data shows that searches for...
04 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Rich Pickings - Market boom for prime and super-prime property in London](/upload/images/23%2012%2028%204.jpg)
Investment returns and activity in London’s property market has been stronger than the rest of the country over the last 12...
28 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Late Autumn Property Sentiment surges in prime London](/upload/images/23%2012%2014%203.jpg)
It’s not often you can say the property market was stronger in November than in September, but it was this year....
14 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Residential Letting - rent rises outstrip inflation in past year](/upload/images/23%2012%2007%2001.jpg)
Latest data from The Deposit Protection Service shows that average UK monthly rents for Q3 2023 were £1,121.46: a rise of...