UK property investment magazineTuesday, 18 August 2026
Market Snapshot
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

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oval emerges as one of london’s hottest property prospects
UK Property Investment Insights

Oval emerges as one of London’s hottest property prospects

Discover Oval, one of London’s hottest property prospects, with 34% rental growth and the landmark Oval Village development. Prices start from £580,000.

By Property Portfolio Investor · October 8, 2024
UK house prices continued their upward trajectory in September, rising for the third consecutive month and bringing average property values within a whisker of record highs.
UK Property Investment News

UK house prices rise for third consecutive month, nearing record highs

UK house prices continued their upward trajectory in September, rising for the third consecutive month and bringing average property values within a whisker of record highs.

Property Portfolio Investor · October 7, 2024
UK Property Investment News

One-third of homes for sale now chain-free as tax fears loom ahead of budget

A third of homes on the market are chain-free as landlords and second-homeowners sell amid concerns over potential capital gains tax changes in the upcoming Budget, Zoopla reports.

Property Portfolio Investor · October 3, 2024
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

Green shoots for UK residential investment as recovery begins, says JLL

UK real estate investment shows signs of recovery in 2024, says JLL. International investors remain active, with the living sector driving demand. Learn more about the outlook for…

Property Portfolio Investor · September 29, 2024
Savills has forecast a significant upturn in UK commercial property investment following the Bank of England’s base rate cut this month.
Commercial Property Investment News

UK commercial investment set to boom as interest rates fall, says savills 

UK commercial property investment is set to rise following the Bank of England’s rate cut. Savills reports growing confidence in the UK market, with prime yields expected to…

Property Portfolio Investor · September 29, 2024
The UK's rental supply has dropped 31% in five years, driving up rents outside London. Wales and the South West lead growth, while London rents fall. Explore the housing crisis and market trends.
UK Property Investment Insights

Housing crisis deepens as rental supply slumps by 31% in five years

The UK's rental supply has dropped 31% in five years, driving up rents outside London. Wales and the South West lead growth, while London rents fall. Explore the…

Property Portfolio Investor · September 29, 2024
Holiday let mortgage options have grown to 445 deals, but upcoming tax changes in 2025 could impact landlords. Learn how to navigate the growing holiday let market and its challenges. 
UK Property Investment Insights

Growing mortgage options for holiday let investors amid upcoming tax changes 

Holiday let mortgage options have grown to 445 deals, but upcoming tax changes in 2025 could impact landlords. Learn how to navigate the growing holiday let market and…

Property Portfolio Investor · September 29, 2024
Property investors near major sporting venues in London are seeing higher rental yields, with areas like Lord's Cricket Ground and Tottenham Stadium offering some of the best returns. Learn how investing near sports venues can boost your property portfolio.
UK Property Investment Insights

Property investors score high yields near major UK sporting venues, says Foxtons

Property investors near major sporting venues in London are seeing higher rental yields, with areas like Lord's Cricket Ground and Tottenham Stadium offering some of the best returns.…

Property Portfolio Investor · September 29, 2024
Before bidding at auction, make sure to ask these 10 critical questions. From checking the neighbours to loft inspections, find out what to look for when viewing a property.
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Don’t bid at auction until you ask these 10 crucial questions

Before bidding at auction, make sure to ask these 10 critical questions. From checking the neighbours to loft inspections, find out what to look for when viewing a…

Property Portfolio Investor · September 29, 2024
Watling Real Estate has been appointed to market a prime freehold investment opportunity in Doncaster city centre. Princegate House, located on Waterdale, offers investors the chance to acquire 90 apartments with diversified income streams, including standard rental agreements, short-term Airbnb-style lets, and on-site parking facilities. About the property Princegate House is a five-storey building featuring 90 self-contained studio and one-bedroom apartments. It includes communal and service areas, a rear car park with 20 spaces, and a bike store, making it an appealing option for a variety of tenants. The property is situated in a convenient location, just a short walk from Doncaster’s Frenchgate Shopping Centre and transport interchange, which provides excellent connectivity to the wider region. Investment potential James Bunce, a surveyor at Watling Real Estate’s Leeds office, commented on the property’s prime location: “Princegate House benefits from its proximity to the Frenchgate Shopping Centre and Doncaster’s transport links. It also neighbours the recently developed Waterdale Civic and Cultural Quarter, which is steadily becoming a key local attraction and promises to revitalise the surrounding area.” The property currently generates a gross annual income of £555,613, with an operating budget of approximately £218,000 for 2024.
UK Property Investment News

Freehold investment in Doncaster promises over £550,000 annual income

Discover a freehold investment opportunity in Doncaster's city centre with an annual income of over £550,000. Princegate House offers diversified rental income from 90 apartments and prime location…

Property Portfolio Investor · September 29, 2024