Rents hit record high despite increase in homes available to let
Average rents in the UK hit new record highs despite more rental properties coming to market, with tenants still facing fierce competition and rising costs, Rightmove reports.
Author: Anna Ibbotson
Bond street reclaims title as Europe’s most expensive shopping street
London’s iconic Bond Street has reclaimed its position as Europe’s most expensive shopping street, thanks to a sharp rise in demand for prime retail space among global luxury brands.
Mortgage lenders set to slash fixed rates in price war
Mortgage rates are set to fall sharply in the coming days as banks respond to plunging swap rates, triggered by mounting financial market volatility in the wake of President Trump’s global tariff announcement.
London rents remain high as global lettings markets cool
Knight Frank’s global rental index shows prime rents are slowing worldwide, rising just 2.2% in 2024 — the weakest growth in three years. London rents remain elevated despite global cooling.
UK housing market starts 2025 with record listings and surge in sales
The UK property market began 2025 on a strong note, as new data from TwentyEA reveals more than 140,000 properties were listed in January—marking the highest monthly total in a decade and a 7.3% increase compared to January 2024.
Fintech partnership boosts Brazil-to-Portugal property investment flow
Property software company Redpin is strengthening its presence in Brazil through a new partnership with Currencies Direct, offering streamlined financial services to support the growing wave of Brazilian buyers entering Portugal’s real estate market.
Manchester’s £1.7bn ‘sister’ innovation district unveils next phase with two new towers
Manchester’s £1.7bn “Sister” innovation district unveils “Zone C,” featuring two new towers, heritage conservation, and a focus on cutting-edge workspace. Discover how this city-centre scheme plans to generate 10,000 jobs and transform The University of Manchester’s former North campus.
Strict lending and soaring house prices open doors for property investors as homebuyers grapple with affordability
With house prices reaching levels far beyond the means of many single-income earners—and even joint applicants in pricey southern hotspots.
House prices inch up after four-month dip, with northern regions leading the rebound
Property values in England and Wales rose by 0.1% in January 2025, marking the end of a four-month slump, according to the latest e.surv and Acadata house price index.
Simple property upgrades to boost rental income in 2025
Savvy landlords know that well-placed investments can improve their rental property’s appeal, command higher rents, and retain reliable tenants.