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.
Author: Anna Ibbotson
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.
UK PBSA investment climbs to record £3.5bn, savills reports
UK investment in purpose-built student accommodation reached a record-breaking £3.5bn in 2024, Savills reports. Discover the major deals, key market drivers, and what’s next for the PBSA sector in 2025.
Scotland and Northern England tipped for top house price growth in 2025
Discover why new Zoopla research predicts Scotland and Northern England will outperform the UK housing market in 2025, as southern regions feel the impact of elevated mortgage rates.
London shrugs off global luxury property slowdown as super-prime market cools
Discover why London’s luxury property market is outpacing global super-prime real estate, even as major cities from Miami to Dubai report slowdowns in Q3 2024, according to Knight Frank’s latest data.
Branded residences set to double globally by 2031 – Key Highlights
Rapid Sector Growth Current Market: 740 completed branded residential developments globally. Forecast Growth: An additional 790 projects are expected by…
Investors weigh speed against value as quick-buy property sales rise in sluggish market
With UK property sales slowing and transaction times stretching, more investors are turning to quick-buy firms for fast exits — but at a discount. Is the speed worth the sacrifice?
UK house prices set to rise in 2025 as market stabilises, says Zoopla
Zoopla forecasts a 2.5% rise in UK house prices and a 5% increase in sales volumes in 2025, driven by rising incomes, falling mortgage rates and renewed buyer confidence.
2025 property investment outlook: Build-to-Rent shines amid fiscal changes and PRS reforms
The UK residential property investment market faces a mixed but cautiously optimistic outlook for 2025, driven by government ambitions, emerging…