UK property investment magazineTuesday, 18 August 2026
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UK Avg House Price £278,024 ▼ 0.6% MoM2yr Fixed 3.96% ▲ 0.91ppBoE Base Rate 3.75% Avg Rental Yield 6.1% Updated weeklyUK Avg House Price £278,024 ▼ 0.6% MoM2yr Fixed 3.96% ▲ 0.91ppBoE Base Rate 3.75% Avg Rental Yield 6.1% Updated weekly

Property Portfolio Investor

From a vital east-west rail link to a booming tech sector, find out how Milton Keynes is transforming into the UK’s newest innovation hub
UK Property Investment Insights

Could Milton Keynes become the home counties’ new tech capital?

From a vital east-west rail link to a booming tech sector, find out how Milton Keynes is transforming into the UK’s newest innovation hub—complete with affordable homes, thriving start-ups and cutting-edge infrastructure.

By Property Portfolio Investor · February 2, 2025
Rents across the UK have fallen slightly for the first time in more than five years—although tenants in London are still seeing new highs, according to fresh data from Rightmove.
UK Property Investment News

UK rents slip for the first time since 2019, but London remains at record highs

UK rents beyond London have dipped for the first time in five years, supply is easing pressure on tenants, and why the capital’s rents continue to rise.

Property Portfolio Investor · January 28, 2025
The complete guide to preparing a property to let for first-time landlords
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The complete guide to preparing a property to let for first-time landlords

First-time landlord? learn how to prepare your property for rent—from meeting legal obligations and handling maintenance to boosting tenant appeal and securing specialist insurance.

Property Portfolio Investor · January 25, 2025
Park Homes across England have seen a slight decline in availability this year, but new data from Regency Living indicates that 2025 could bring a welcome increase in stock.
UK Property Investment Insights

Park Homes set for supply boost in 2025 as downsizer interest grows

Park Homes across England have dipped in availability this year, but a 2025 supply boost looks set to address surging downsizer demand.

Property Portfolio Investor · January 24, 2025
Spain’s proposed 100% property tax on non-EU buyers could send British investors flocking to Florida. Discover why experts predict a surge in demand for Florida’s tax-efficient real estate market.
Global Insights

Florida property boom predicted as Spain’s proposed tax hikes deter British buyers

Spain’s proposed 100% property tax on non-EU buyers could send British investors flocking to Florida. Discover why experts predict a surge in demand for Florida’s tax-efficient real estate…

Property Portfolio Investor · January 24, 2025
The commercial property market is showing strong signs of recovery after a challenging period, according to new figures from Rightmove.
UK Property Investment Insights

Surge in demand for commercial property investment as interest rates ease, says Rightmove

Commercial property investment demand soared by 28% in late 2024, according to Rightmove, with the industrial sector leading the charge.

Property Portfolio Investor · January 24, 2025
Nationwide reports that first-time buyers are benefiting from strong wage growth and slightly lower interest rates, making mortgage payments a smaller share of take-home pay.
UK Property Investment News

Earnings growth eases mortgage costs for first-time buyers, says Nationwide

Nationwide reports that first-time buyers are benefiting from strong wage growth and slightly lower interest rates, making mortgage payments a smaller share of take-home pay.

Property Portfolio Investor · January 24, 2025
Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has unveiled a controversial proposal that would saddle non-EU property buyers who lack legal residence with taxes equalling the full purchase price of their new home.
Global Insights

Spain threatens 100% property tax on Britons buying second homes

Spain plans a steep 100% property tax on non-EU homebuyers without legal residence, hitting British purchasers hardest and sparking fierce debate over housing reforms.

Property Portfolio Investor · January 14, 2025
UK real estate investment is showing early signs of recovery following a period of prolonged political and economic uncertainty, according to global property advisor JLL.
UK Property Investment News

Labour’s VAT on private school fees set to cool house prices in London’s affluent enclaves

House prices in some of London’s most exclusive postcodes are tipped to fall as Labour’s decision to apply VAT on private school fees forces more families to reconsider…

Property Portfolio Investor · January 3, 2025
Homebuyers are gearing up for a January surge in mortgage activity worth an estimated £104 billion, with lenders expected to offer competitive rates ahead of the looming stamp duty deadline.
UK Property Investment News

Mortgage market heads for £104 billion January rush

From looming stamp duty changes to anticipated rate cuts, Britain’s mortgage market is gearing up for a busy January. Learn why experts predict a rush worth £104bn—and how…

Property Portfolio Investor · December 29, 2024
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