Northern Ireland tops UK property investment rankings as Belfast rental yields hit 6.1%
Belfast leads UK property investment with predicted 6.1% rental yields, while Northern Ireland homes remain 44% cheaper than the UK average, new research shows.
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Five legal ways property investors can cut their tax bills, according to an expert
Accountancy expert Lee Murphy shares five legal tax strategies for property investors, from ownership structures to capital allowances, to help maximise returns.
Landlords face 12-month deadline for Making Tax Digital – avoid fines up to £900
Landlords earning more than £50,000 a year have exactly one year to prepare for a major shift in tax reporting rules – or risk steep fines – as the government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) regime takes effect in April 2026.
Foxtons reports 16.5% rise in new home sales across London in first half of 2025
Foxtons’ New Homes and Investments team grew sales by 16.5% in H1 2025, with first-time buyers driving activity as London’s new-build market outperforms wider industry trends.
British second home owners in France face record €2.4bn tax bill as surcharges soar
British owners of French second homes paid a record €2.4bn in taxes last year as more municipalities impose surcharges of up to 60% to tackle housing shortages.
UK property prices rise in July, led by Northern Ireland and northern England
House prices in the UK rose by 0.4% in July, the fastest monthly increase so far in 2025, according to Halifax. The data suggests the housing market is holding up better than expected despite stamp duty changes, stubborn inflation and affordability pressures, with mortgage approvals and sales volumes also rising.
UK homebuyers shift focus to ‘move-in ready’ properties amid high borrowing costs
New research from Market Financial Solutions reveals UK buyers are prioritising homes in good condition over renovation projects as borrowing costs remain elevated.
LendInvest funds £10.9m redevelopment of historic Caerleon college with Acorn Property Group
LendInvest has provided a £10.9m loan to Acorn Property Group for the transformation of a Grade II listed former college in Caerleon into 48 private apartments.
UK property sales rise in June, offering boost to Chancellor Rachel Reeves
Residential property transactions rose in June 2025, providing a welcome boost to Chancellor Rachel Reeves and signalling growing confidence in the housing market.
Super-rich buying again in prime areas of London as market steadies
Sales of £15m+ homes in Prime Central London hit £694m in the first half of 2025, as American and Middle Eastern buyers return, offsetting Non Dom departures.