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Homebuyer activity across England is on the rise, with almost every county recording an increase in demand over the past year, according to new research from London estate agency Benham and Reeves.
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New research shows buyer demand rises across almost every county in England

Anna Ibbotson

Homebuyer activity across England is on the rise, with almost every county recording an increase in demand over the past year, according to new research…

Zoopla research reveals Glenrothes in Scotland as the UK’s top affordable hotspot for families, as regional buyer interest surges in budget-friendly locations across Britain.
UK Property Insights

Revealed – the most affordable and most popular housing hotspots for families

Anna Ibbotson

New research from Zoopla has revealed Glenrothes in Scotland as the most popular affordable town in Great Britain for families looking to buy a home,…

New research from London estate agency Benham and Reeves reveals a strong rise in buyer activity across nearly every county in England, as falling interest rates and improved mortgage affordability help revive market momentum.
News UK Property Insights

Buyer activity ‘trending upwards’ across England as mortgage conditions improve

Anna Ibbotson

New research from London estate agency Benham and Reeves reveals a strong rise in buyer activity across nearly every county in England, as falling interest…

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,…

Property Investment Advice

Suffolk Building Society cuts buy-to-let and holiday let mortgage rates by up to 11bps, aiming to support landlords facing affordability and ICR stress challenges.
Advice

Suffolk Building Society trims buy-to-let and holiday let rates to ease affordability pressure on landlords

Property Portfolio Investor
UK-based fintech Taxd has launched a new tax product designed specifically for landlords operating through limited companies, promising to slash accountancy costs and help landlords retain more of their profits at a time of growing financial pressure.
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New Tax Technology has Potential to Save Landlords Thousands of Pounds

Property Portfolio Investor
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

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Homebuyer activity across England is on the rise, with almost every county recording an increase in demand over the past year, according to new research from London estate agency Benham and Reeves.
News UK Property Insights

New research shows buyer demand rises across almost every county in England

Anna Ibbotson
Zoopla research reveals Glenrothes in Scotland as the UK’s top affordable hotspot for families, as regional buyer interest surges in budget-friendly locations across Britain.
UK Property Insights

Revealed – the most affordable and most popular housing hotspots for families

Anna Ibbotson
New research from London estate agency Benham and Reeves reveals a strong rise in buyer activity across nearly every county in England, as falling interest rates and improved mortgage affordability help revive market momentum.
News UK Property Insights

Buyer activity ‘trending upwards’ across England as mortgage conditions improve

Anna Ibbotson
Homebuyer activity across England is on the rise, with almost every county recording an increase in demand over the past year, according to new research from London estate agency Benham and Reeves.
News UK Property Insights

New research shows buyer demand rises across almost every county in England

Anna Ibbotson

Homebuyer activity across England is on the rise, with almost every county recording an increase in demand over the past…

The Cotswolds has emerged as one of the UK’s strongest performing rental markets, significantly outpacing the broader South of England, according to new data released by The Cotswold Letting Agency.
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Cotswolds rental market outpaces wider south of England, says lettings agency

Anna Ibbotson
More than half of the UK’s small business owners believe their employment status has damaged their chances of owning a home, with many reconsidering or delaying their property ambitions due to challenges in securing a mortgage.
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Majority of small business owners say self-employment status harms homeownership prospects

Anna Ibbotson
Buy-to-let investment in Britain has slumped to its lowest level since before the 2008 financial crisis, as landlords grapple with higher taxes, rising mortgage costs and stricter regulation.
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Buy-to-let investment falls to lowest level since 2007 as landlords head north

Anna Ibbotson
The Bank of England’s decision to lower the base rate to 4.25% is being welcomed by UK property investors, who are likely to benefit from reduced borrowing costs after months of pressure from high interest rates.
Opinions

Bank of England rate cut brings welcome relief for UK property investors, says Blick Rothenberg

Anna Ibbotson

The Bank of England’s decision to lower the base rate to 4.25% is being welcomed by UK property investors, who…

A slump in capital gains tax (CGT) revenue and signs of a wealth exodus from the UK are prompting calls for a rethink on how to attract affluent overseas investors — including the potential reintroduction of a ‘UK investor visa’.
Opinions

Is a ‘UK investor visa’ needed to boost demand for prime property?

Anna Ibbotson
With landlords facing tighter margins, houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) have emerged as a high-yield alternative to traditional buy-to-let (BTL) properties. Offering greater rental income potential but also higher management demands, HMOs are becoming an increasingly attractive — yet complex — investment option.
Opinions

How HMOs stack up against standard buy-to-let investments

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