UK house prices beat expectations to hit record high
UK house prices reached a record £301,151 in February as Halifax reports stronger-than-expected growth, though Middle East tensions could slow future interest rate cuts.
Author: Anna Ibbotson
Limited company landlords dominate buy-to-let purchases as tax changes reshape property investment
Limited company landlords accounted for a record 43% of buy-to-let mortgage purchases in 2025, highlighting a major structural shift in the UK rental market following tax changes.
LandSale attracts 82,000 buyers in three weeks as new PropTech portal targets UK specialist property market
PropTech startup LandSale has attracted 82,000 buyers in its first three weeks, offering a dedicated portal for farms, land, estates and specialist UK property often overlooked on mainstream platforms.
Santander cuts 85% and 90% LTV mortgage rates below 4% as brokers warn swap surge could trigger increases
Santander has cut selected 85% and 90% LTV fixed rates below 4%, but brokers warn rising swap rates linked to Middle East tensions could lead to mortgage rate increases.
UK rents top £1,000 a month in over half of local areas as affordability pressures mount
Average rents now exceed £1,000 a month in 52% of British local areas, up from 23% in 2020, as affordability pressures grow despite signs of slowing rental inflation.
Landlords chasing £470m in rental arrears as 210,000 households fall behind
More than 210,000 rented households in England fell into arrears in 2024-25, with total unpaid rent estimated at £470m, research shows.
Construction M&A investor warns EBITDA focus is derailing deals
Peak Capital Group’s Bradley Lay says reliance on EBITDA valuations is causing failed construction M&A deals as buyers prioritise net profit and cash flow.
Reform vows to scrap Renters’ Rights Act as experts warn of market instability
Reform UK has pledged to abolish Labour’s Renters’ Rights Act, prompting warnings it could create instability without lowering rents.
Why Renovation Budgets Are Shifting: The Impact of Skip Hire, Waste, and Machinery Industries
When a residential building is looking shabby, taking on a house refurbishment project is on the cards for property investors. However, the financial landscape of property development is evolving and demand for home improvement has skyrocketed.
Wealthy investors pivot to buy-to-let and VCTs as tax shelters fill up
Rathbones research shows high-net-worth investors are increasingly turning to buy-to-let property, VCTs and EIS once ISA and pension allowances are used.