Savills cuts its UK house price forecast for 2026 to 2%, citing budget uncertainty, weak buyer sentiment and slower rate cuts, but expects 22% growth over five years.
Student housing group Empiric Student Property has been left with hundreds of unfilled rooms after a sharp decline in bookings from Chinese students, underlining the strain across the student accommodation market as demand falters.
London’s top-tier property market has suffered its steepest fall in more than four years amid growing fears that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil a mansion tax in her first Budget.
The UK’s healthcare property market is on course to reach record-breaking investment levels this year, with total deal volumes expected to hit £12 billion, according to new research by Knight Frank.
Capital allowance specialist warns that most landlords are overpaying tax by thousands amid record enforcement drive
TSB and NatWest have become the latest major lenders to reduce mortgage rates ahead of next month’s Budget, with brokers describing the cuts as “welcome relief” for borrowers and a sign that confidence is returning to the housing market.
HMRC has issued a fresh warning to landlords after stepping up enforcement against undeclared rental income, with tax experts cautioning that ignorance of the rules offers no defence against fines or backdated bills.
US demand for UK homes jumps 30%, as strong dollar and post-election uncertainty drive Americans to seek stability and opportunity abroad.
Peers reject key landlord amendments as the Renters’ Rights Bill nears Royal Assent, ushering in major reforms for UK property investors.
Mayfair tops London’s office rent rankings at £962 per desk, while Victoria and St James’ rise sharply amid growing demand for Westminster locations.
