Devon’s Dolbeare Meadow secures £2m in sustainable development funding
A forward-thinking commercial project in Ashburton, Devon, has been boosted by a £2 million-plus funding deal to support the launch of its first eco-focused phase.
Author: Anna Ibbotson
Three directors banned after Derby student accommodation collapse leaves investors £4m out of pocket
Three directors have been disqualified after a Derby student accommodation scheme collapsed, leaving 42 investors £4m out of pocket. Learn about the bans, misleading promises, and the consequences.
Thinking of buying abroad? the top spots still welcoming British property buyers
Discover the top countries inviting British expats to buy property, from Italy’s €1 houses to Greece’s Golden Visa, plus expert tips from William Russell for smooth overseas purchases.
Scotland to lift rent controls, boosting investor confidence in private rental sector
Scotland will lift temporary rent controls on 31 March, a move expected to boost investment in the private rental sector and encourage new housing development.
Park homes in short supply as downsizer demand fuels 2025 growth hopes
Park home availability has fallen 21% in England, but 2025 could bring fresh stock as demand from downsizers fuels new developments.
Chestertons Global partners with Xtophe properties to boost UK investment in Portugal’s Algarve
Chestertons Global joins forces with Xtophe Properties in Portugal’s Algarve, aiming to attract UK investors through expanded multilingual services and a bolstered European strategy.
Landlords pivot towards higher-yielding properties as refinancing strategies shift
New figures from Shawbrook indicate that 2024 was the year of diversification among professional landlords, who increasingly turned to semi-commercial and commercial investments to boost returns.
Dawsons returns to live property auctions for first time since lockdown
Property agency Dawsons is reviving the physical ‘in-room’ auction experience on 5 March in Swansea – its first since 2020, when live sales were halted by the pandemic.
Sellers agree to bigger discounts as first-time buyers rush to beat stamp duty changes
Property owners across England and Wales became more amenable to discounting their homes in the final quarter of 2024, according to fresh data from Hamptons.
Savills launches investor hub offering discounted buy-to-let new-builds
Savills unveils its Residential Investor Hub, a free platform granting landlords exclusive discounts on pre-launch and off-market new-build BTL properties, plus expert insights for expanding portfolios.