How officials could decide who pays Labour’s mansion tax
Official VOA documents reveal how period features, box rooms, garages and refurbishments could push homes over Labour’s £2m threshold for a new mansion tax surcharge.
Author: Property Portfolio Investor
Modernist Span house in Blackheath to go under the hammer
A rare three-bedroom Span house designed by Eric Lyons is heading to auction in Blackheath with a guide price of £450,000, offering a unique opportunity to restore a modernist classic.
Revealed: the best Edinburgh postcodes for buy-to-let rental returns
ESPC data for Q4 2025 reveals the top Edinburgh postcodes for rental yields, with EH5 and EH11 leading the way for buy-to-let investors.
Barclays becomes latest lender to raise mortgage rates as pressure builds on borrowers
Barclays has increased mortgage rates by up to 0.15%, following similar moves by HSBC and Nationwide, as rising inflation and swap rates pressure borrowers.
Frasers Property launches first UK managed lease model at Winnersh Triangle
Frasers Property UK has launched its first managed lease solution in the UK at Winnersh Triangle, partnering with RE-DEFINED as Forcepoint becomes the first occupier.
LendInvest secures £250m funding deal with Castlelake to expand bridging finance
LendInvest has agreed a £250m funding partnership with Castlelake to scale its UK bridging finance proposition, enabling larger loans and greater flexibility for property investors and developers.
Aviva Investors expands Spanish build-to-rent portfolio with sixth scheme in Valencia
Aviva Investors has expanded its Spanish build-to-rent portfolio with a new 120-home development in Valencia, taking its BTR assets in Spain to more than €350m.
The Key Legal Responsibilities Every HMO Landlord Must Understand
Letting a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is subject to a more detailed legal framework than single-let property. HMOs are occupied by multiple households who share facilities such as kitchens, bathrooms and communal areas, which increases the scope of a landlord’s legal responsibilities.
No sign of confidence returning to the UK property market, experts warn
HMRC data shows falling confidence in UK residential and commercial property sales, raising doubts over growth and housing targets.
Owners of luxury Dorset beach huts hit with full second home council tax bills
Owners of Mudeford and Hengistbury Head beach huts face higher bills after councils reclassify them as second homes.