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- Landlords
Landlords still view buy-to-let as a 'worthy endeavour'
Britain’s buy-to-let scene is shrugging off doom-and-gloom predictions, with a fresh survey of 300 UK landlords revealing a third are itching to grow their portfolios in 2025, while 43% reckon yields are on the up. “It…
- Investing
Persimmon bets big on building 11,500 homes—is the property market (finally) back?
Housebuilder Persimmon is riding a wave of optimism, jacking up its 2025 target to 11,500 homes as sales perk up in the early months, fuelled by what chief exec Dan Finch calls “positive tailwinds” from Labour’s…
- Mortgages
First-time buyer mortgage costs ‘20% lower than rents', but you need a £50k deposit
First-time buyers with £50,000 burning a hole in their pocket could dodge a hefty chunk of cash compared to renting, according to Zoopla’s latest number-crunching. The property gurus reckon a typical mortgage for…
- Investing
King Charles acquires £3 million property next to Queen Camilla’s home
King Charles has added a £3 million gem to the royal family’s ever-expanding property stash, snapping up The Old Mill estate in Wiltshire right next to Queen Camilla’s beloved retreat. The Daily Mail spilled the tea on…
- Investing
Expert reveals how you can boost your property value by 20%
London’s property market is a tough nut to crack, with homeowners always on the hunt for clever ways to stretch their space and pad their investment. Enter the loft extension—a runaway hit in 2025 that’s turning cramped…
- Homeownership
How to stop window condensation—expert tips for those on a budget
Condensation creeping across your windows might seem like a small bother, but let it linger and you’re courting trouble—damp patches, mould creeping up sills, and even health risks, as the Government warns. Warm indoor…
- Investing
Sir Sadiq Khan in Cannes to tempt investors back to London—is it too late?
Sir Sadiq Khan has jetted off to Cannes, leading a City Hall posse to Europe’s grandest property bash—MIPIM—marking his first visit in nine years as London’s mayor. He’s got his sights set on luring £22 billion from…
- Investing
Sell your house in weeks, not months—this expert reveals what you need to do
For homeowners fretting over sluggish sales, the property market can feel like a slog—but it doesn’t have to, says Terry Fisher, a seasoned expert at We Buy Any Home . While many sellers resort to slashing prices when…
- Investing
Middle Eastern buyers are on a London property spending spree
London’s luxury property market got a hefty boost in 2024 as high-flying buyers from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, armed with dollar-pegged currencies, poured millions into the capital’s poshest pads. An exclusive…
- Homeownership
£140m property grab by London councils
London councils have splashed out over £140 million snapping up more than 850 homes outside the capital since 2017, a Guardian analysis reveals, shifting homeless families and individuals far from the city’s borders.…
- Landlords
'Tenants like their landlords more than you’d guess', survey reveals
The tired old tale of tenants battling rogue landlords has taken a twist, with a new survey from Leaders Romans Group (LRG) showing that the relationship between the two is cosier than the headlines suggest. Far from…
- Homeownership
52% of estate agents are women—so why are most stuck below the top?
A fresh study has thrown a spotlight on a nagging truth in the UK property world: women make up 52% of estate agents, yet they’re largely locked out of the top jobs. Timed for International Women’s Day tomorrow, the…
- Investing
Property of the week: £2.1m St James’s penthouse that’s too good to miss!
A luxurious two-bedroom penthouse in the heart of St James’s has hit the market for £2,100,000, offering a rare chance to own a slice of London’s historic charm with all the trappings of modern living. Nestled on Jermyn…
- Homeownership
9.3 million homes facing a £6,800 upgrade bill—could Labour’s EPC rules cost you more than you save?
A new study from Eurocell has laid bare a stark reality for England’s property market: over half of the nation’s homes—some 9.3 million—languish at a D rating or below on the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scale…
- Investing
House prices plummet across popular seaside areas – with declines of 4.6% in one year!
High mortgage rates are casting a shadow over Britain’s beloved coastal hotspots, with fresh research from Regency Living revealing a slump in house prices across some of the nation’s priciest seaside retreats. The…
- Investing
Property sellers willing to sell for less before stamp duty deadline—is this the perfect opportunity for first time buyers?
With the clock ticking towards this month’s stamp duty deadline, home sellers across Britain are slashing asking prices to soften the blow of looming tax hikes, according to a fresh analysis from GetAgent.co.uk. The…
- Mortgages
London’s property buyers 'wait the longest to complete property sales'—is your postcode holding you back?
London homebuyers are facing a frustrating reality: they’re waiting longer than anyone else in the UK to seal the deal on their property purchases. Fresh figures from quick-buying platform OneDome paint a stark picture…
- Mortgages
Halifax slashes rates by up to 0.31%—is this your chance to save big on your mortgage?
Halifax has thrown a lifeline to borrowers, rolling out rate cuts set to take effect from tomorrow, Friday 7th March. The lender’s latest move trims selected remortgage fixed rates by up to 0.25%, while product transfer…
- Investing
What a 3-bedroom home (really) costs in every major UK city – with 1 huge surprise!
This analysis from The London Property News underscores the diversity of the UK housing market, with prices for 3 bedroom homes varying widely from £175,000 in Bradford and Belfast to £750,000 in London. Whether you're…
- Investing
This property type is beating the market—you’ll never guess what it is!
New research from Regency Living, a top name in residential park bungalows, has uncovered a standout in England’s sluggish property market: while house prices have mostly flatlined over the past six months, one property…
- Investing
Why fixer-uppers are the secret weapon homebuyers can’t resist right now
Fresh insights from Yopa, the full-service estate agency, reveal a savvy shift in the property game: homebuyers across England are snapping up fixer-uppers to dodge the steep costs of homeownership. With modern homes…
- Investing
These hilarious street names could make or break your property investment
A fresh study from cash house buyer Good Move has turned the spotlight on the UK’s quirkiest street names, revealing a surprising twist: these oddball addresses might just sway property prices. From the cheeky ‘Dumb…
- Homeownership
London has been crowned the UK’s weakest link for broadband reliability
London has been crowned the UK’s weakest link for broadband reliability, with a new survey from Broadband Genie exposing the capital’s digital Achilles’ heel. Drawing on responses from 3,200 people nationwide, the study…
- Homeownership
Bermondsey regeneration presents rare opportunity for buyers, with 'Zone 2 living at a Zone 3 price tag'
For those hunting prime investment prospects in London, Bermondsey is emerging as a standout contender, according to fresh insights from sales agent JLL. At the heart of this vibrant Zone 2 district’s ongoing…
- Mortgages
Mortgage approvals set to climb by 13.4% in 2025, according to new research
The UK property market could see mortgage approvals reach their highest annual total since 2021, with a projected 13.4% surge in 2025, according to new research from award-winning mortgage adviser Alexander Hall. Buoyed…
- Homeownership
Build-to-rent is 'a cornerstone of the housing crisis that must adapt', experts warn
The Build-to-Rent (BTR) sector is poised to play a pivotal role in addressing the UK’s deepening housing crisis, but industry leaders stress it must evolve to stay viable, sustainable, and truly community-focused. This…
- Homeownership
Andy Porter has been appointed as Senior Director at United Trust Bank
United Trust Bank (UTB) is doubling down on its mission to bolster housebuilders and developers in the South of England, bringing seasoned banker Andy Porter on board as Senior Director in its business development crew.…
- Homeownership
Office market rebounds as remote working fades, Savills reports
The shift away from home working is breathing new life into the UK’s commercial property sector, with Savills forecasting a robust 2025 fuelled by cheaper finance, a push for sustainability, and a growing return to…
- Investing
Strong end to 2024 for UK house prices, with northern regions leading growth
UK house prices finished 2024 with a 4.7% increase compared to December 2023, marking a resilient conclusion to the year despite ongoing affordability pressures. According to Robert Gardner , Chief Economist at…
- Homeownership
'Hotel of mum and dad' can help first-time buyers jump the rent trap nearly 4.5 years sooner
The latest research from award-winning mortgage adviser Alexander Hall reveals that first-time buyers could get onto the property ladder nearly four and a half years sooner if they were to rely on the support of the…
