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

The average gross rental yield reported by landlords has reached the highest level since the second quarter of 2018, according to...

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...

An expert says a change in Stamp Duty Land Tax, coming into effect on June 1, will alter how investors and...

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...

A real estate solicitor at Primas Law has given a detailed overview of what the abolition of Multiple Dwellings Relief means...

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,...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Scottish new build house average prices have soared ahead of existing homes according to analysis of the latest statistics by a...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

Almost four in 10 of landlords would like to expand their property portfolio in the next year says investment platform Lendlord. This...

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

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

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

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...

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,...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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

Figures released by the National House Building Council show 133,213 new homes were completed in 2023, down 12 per cent on...

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

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...

A property analyst has taken the long view and produced an optimistic snapshot of the current housing market for investors. Anthony Codling...

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

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...

Commercial properties and development sites across the UK, from Bolton to Birmingham, Sheffield to Stoke-on-Trent and Kettering to Wolverhampton, will feature...

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

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...

Waypoint has launched its UK Affordable Single-Family Housing Fund focused on new build, affordable single-family housing.  The vehicle will be kick-started with...

A new analysis of the top 30 holiday hotspots across England has tried to quantify the premium for homes on sale. Using...

Just under half of mortgage brokers expect to place more limited company buy-to-let business throughout the next 12 months, Paragon Bank...

An estate agency has analysed the latest sold price data from the Land Registry looking at the best performing markets when...

A recently completed residential development in the Birmingham suburb of Acocks Green will feature in Bond Wolfe’s next live-streamed auction, with...

Data from London property data consultancy LonRes suggests supply in prime areas of the capital is improving and so rental growth...

An estate agency claims its research shows that fixer-uppers sell at only 6.2 per cent less than comparable ready-to-occupy properties. YOPA analysed...

An investment consultancy has produced new data analysing the complex regional differences between rental returns. Analysts at Invezz examined data provided by...

Commercial property prices have shown strong year on year growth of as high as 21 per cent across some regions of...

An expert has shared his eight steps to help boost chances of securing capital growth when investing in property this year.  Jonathan...

Despite a sharp fall in the number of homes bought by landlords in 2023, the number of limited companies set up...

A finance company has analysed the scale of discount which auction properties claim to offer potential buyers. Apex Bridging analysed market data...

Claire Flynn, mortgages expert at Confused .com, has given 12 tips for anyone considering investing in student housing. “Investing in student properties...

Birmingham council, which last autumn declared itself effectively bankrupt, has instructed retained auctioneers Bond Wolfe to put 29 disused properties, investments,...

We believe a well-functioning housing system is one that meets everyone’s housing needs. There will always be people who can’t or...

New analysis from Rightmove looks at the most prominent trends expected in the rental market during 2024, with advertised rents predicted...