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London’s property market is losing its once “safe bet” status. Discover why rising costs, tougher regulation, and economic headwinds are making investments riskier than ever.
UK Property Insights

London’s housing gamble: why the capital may no longer be a safe bet

Property Portfolio Investor

For decades, London’s residential property market was regarded as a near-guaranteed investment, buoyed by global appeal, strong demand for rentals, and impressive capital growth. However,…

House prices have climbed three times faster than flat values since the start of the pandemic, with cladding concerns and mounting service charges weighing on the popularity of apartments, according to research from Zoopla.
UK Property Insights

UK house prices have risen three times faster than flats since 2020

Property Portfolio Investor

House prices have climbed three times faster than flat values since the start of the pandemic, with cladding concerns and mounting service charges weighing on…

A new survey has highlighted Betws-y-Coed as the most profitable location in North Wales for holiday let owners, with homeowners in the picturesque “alpine village” generating an average annual revenue of £33,000.
UK Property Insights

Betws-y-Coed takes top spot as North Wales holiday let hotspot with owners earning £30k+ a year

Anna Ibbotson

A new survey has highlighted Betws-y-Coed as the most profitable location in North Wales for holiday let owners, with homeowners in the picturesque “alpine village”…

Wales’s property market appears poised for renewed growth as house prices held firm in the final quarter of 2024.
UK Property Insights

Wales housing market shows signs of steady recovery amid stable prices

Anna Ibbotson

Wales’s property market appears poised for renewed growth as house prices held firm in the final quarter of 2024. The average selling price reached £233,200…

Property Investment Advice

It is a challenging time to be a landlord, with steeper running costs, looming legislation to ban no-fault evictions, and a sluggish rental market.
Advice

Best buy-to-let hotspots for a £25k deposit: Where landlords can still secure strong returns

Property Portfolio Investor
Choosing where to invest in property requires careful attention to lasting economic and demographic trends, rather than quick-fix, media-fuelled notions of “hotspots.” The best long-term investments feature strong fundamentals that can support stable rental yields and capital growth over a 15 to 20-year horizon.
Advice

How to identify the next property investment hotspot

Property Portfolio Investor
Savvy landlords know that well-placed investments can improve their rental property’s appeal, command higher rents, and retain reliable tenants.
Advice

Simple property upgrades to boost rental income in 2025

Anna Ibbotson
The complete guide to preparing a property to let for first-time landlords
Advice

The complete guide to preparing a property to let for first-time landlords

Property Portfolio Investor

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London’s property market is losing its once “safe bet” status. Discover why rising costs, tougher regulation, and economic headwinds are making investments riskier than ever.
UK Property Insights

London’s housing gamble: why the capital may no longer be a safe bet

Property Portfolio Investor
House prices have climbed three times faster than flat values since the start of the pandemic, with cladding concerns and mounting service charges weighing on the popularity of apartments, according to research from Zoopla.
UK Property Insights

UK house prices have risen three times faster than flats since 2020

Property Portfolio Investor
A new survey has highlighted Betws-y-Coed as the most profitable location in North Wales for holiday let owners, with homeowners in the picturesque “alpine village” generating an average annual revenue of £33,000.
UK Property Insights

Betws-y-Coed takes top spot as North Wales holiday let hotspot with owners earning £30k+ a year

Anna Ibbotson
Avant Homes North East unveils five new energy-efficient bungalows in Acklam, Middlesbrough, available from £160,000 under a council-backed discount market sale scheme.
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Avant Homes launches affordable eco-friendly bungalows in Middlesbrough

Property Portfolio Investor

Avant Homes North East has released five new two-bedroom bungalows at its £38 million development, The Avenue, in Acklam, Middlesbrough…

UK house prices climbed 3.9 per cent year-on-year in March as a flurry of buyers rushed to complete property purchases ahead of stamp duty threshold changes coming into effect on April 1, according to the latest figures from Nationwide.
News

UK house prices rise 4% as buyers rush to beat stamp duty deadline

Property Portfolio Investor
City & Country begins transformation of former Pitman Press site into a landmark residential and commercial development
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City & Country begins transformation of former Pitman Press site with Thatcher links into landmark residential and commercial development

Property Portfolio Investor
Trafford is fast emerging as one of the UK’s most sought-after investment locations, fuelled by a £1.6 billion regeneration project that is reshaping the area into a high-growth property and business hub.
Commercial Property Investment News News

£1.6 billion regeneration set to transform Trafford into UK’s latest investment hotspot

Property Portfolio Investor
The Chancellor’s spring statement has drawn strong criticism from CPRE, the Countryside Charity, which accused Rachel Reeves of failing to grasp the true nature of the housing crisis and prioritising growth over affordability and sustainability.
Opinions

CPRE criticises spring statement: ‘Reeves misunderstands the housing crisis’

Property Portfolio Investor

The Chancellor’s spring statement has drawn strong criticism from CPRE, the Countryside Charity, which accused Rachel Reeves of failing to…

The UK’s property market remains buoyant overall, but a rift is opening between London and the rest of the country.
Opinions

North-South divide presents new investment chances as London housing market stalls

Anna Ibbotson
The chief executive of Foxtons has cautioned that Labour’s proposed ban on landlords demanding upfront rental payments could exacerbate the struggles of low-income tenants, rather than easing them.
Opinions

Foxtons boss warns ban on upfront rent may penalise low-income tenants

Property Portfolio Investor
A surprise announcement by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on 13 January has sparked alarm among non-EU property investors.
Opinions

Spain’s proposed 100% property tax for non-EU buyers: genuine move or political posturing?

Anna Ibbotson