UK mortgage approvals rose to 63,000 in May 2025, the first monthly increase in four months, as lower interest rates and stamp duty changes revived housing market activity.
Landlords now prefer Manchester over London for better rental yields, with average returns at 4.21% compared to just 2.25% in the capital, says Helix Law.
A late amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill could shift the cost of pet damage insurance from tenants to landlords, sparking concerns over added burdens for buy-to-let investors.
From Portugal to Colombia, these are the top 7 countries to buy property in 2025 for value, lifestyle, and rental income — whether you’re seeking a second home or smart investment.
Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill could see landlords unable to re-let homes for up to a year after failed sales, raising concerns about rental supply and housing shortages.
Stamp duty and council tax changes have caused investor demand for additional homes to plunge, but first-time buyers and falling mortgage rates are helping to lift overall market activity.
Weaker economic data and tax-driven distortions are fuelling optimism for mortgage rate cuts, as homebuyer demand begins to recover after April’s stamp duty cliff edge.
Airbnb hits back at over-tourism claims, arguing that hotels—not short-term rentals—are the main cause of overcrowding in Europe’s top cities, as demand soars post-Covid.
Super-prime developer 25 Degrees secures $100m plot on Palm Jumeirah’s tip to build ultra-luxury beach villas, including a double-sized property with 120m private beach.
Rents in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire now average £5,920 a month — making it Britain’s most expensive postcode for tenants, even ahead of South Kensington and Knightsbridge.
