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

Discover the top factors homebuyers want most in 2024. From the rise of transport links to the decline of property size, see how buyer priorities have shifted post-pandemic.
UK Property Investment Insights

What homebuyers want most (and least) in 2024: transport links rise, square footage falls

Discover the top factors homebuyers want most in 2024. From the rise of transport links to the decline of property size, see how buyer priorities have shifted post-pandemic.

By Property Portfolio Investor · September 29, 2024
Discover seven common reasons why buy-to-let investments fail, from rising costs to low demand, and learn expert tips on how to avoid these pitfalls and maximise profits.
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Seven common reasons why buy-to-let investments fail and how to avoid them

Discover seven common reasons why buy-to-let investments fail, from rising costs to low demand, and learn expert tips on how to avoid these pitfalls and maximise profits.

Property Portfolio Investor · September 29, 2024
Dominus unveils ambitious plans for a mixed-use redevelopment in Chelmsford city centre, including retail space, 762 new homes, and a revitalised riverside destination. Discover the transformation vision for this historic site. 
UK Property Investment News

Radical redevelopment planned for Chelmsford city centre by Dominus 

Dominus unveils ambitious plans for a mixed-use redevelopment in Chelmsford city centre, including retail space, 762 new homes, and a revitalised riverside destination. Discover the transformation vision for…

Property Portfolio Investor · September 29, 2024
UK Property Investment News

Unusual holiday let and caravan park investment on the market in North Wales

Explore this unique investment opportunity on the Llŷn Peninsula: a six-bedroom holiday let with a 21-pitch caravan park. Bodrydd Farm offers strong rental income and asset management potential.…

Property Portfolio Investor · September 29, 2024
Global house price growth has slowed to 2.6% in Q2 2024, down from 4.1% in Q1. Knight Frank warns that without further interest rate cuts, property markets may struggle to sustain growth.
UK Property Investment News

Global house price growth slows: knight frank warns of affordability limits

Global house price growth has slowed to 2.6% in Q2 2024, down from 4.1% in Q1. Knight Frank warns that without further interest rate cuts, property markets may…

Property Portfolio Investor · September 29, 2024
Middle East dominates Savills Executive Nomad Index
UK Property Investment News

Middle East dominates Savills Executive Nomad Index: Dubai retains top spot, Abu Dhabi moves up to second 

Discover why Dubai and Abu Dhabi lead the Savills Executive Nomad Index for 2024, with a growing number of professionals choosing the Middle East for remote work. Explore…

Property Portfolio Investor · September 29, 2024
Discover the top Edinburgh postcodes for rental yields in Q2 2024. From EH3 to EH11, explore where buy-to-let investors are seeing the best returns in Scotland’s capital.
UK Property Investment Insights

Edinburgh postcodes reveal top residential rental yields for Q2 2024

Discover the top Edinburgh postcodes for rental yields in Q2 2024. From EH3 to EH11, explore where buy-to-let investors are seeing the best returns in Scotland’s capital.

Property Portfolio Investor · September 29, 2024
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Surge in UK REITS: new trusts jump 61% in a year

The UK has seen a 61% increase in new REITs in 2023/24, thanks to rule changes making them easier to establish. Learn about the benefits driving this growth…

Property Portfolio Investor · September 29, 2024
Renting out your first home can be both an exciting and daunting experience. As a new landlord, you're stepping into the world of property management, where the decisions you make can have a lasting impact on your investment. 
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Renting Out Your First Home? Experts Reveal 8 Key Tips For Landlords

Renting out your first home can be both an exciting and daunting experience. As a new landlord, you're stepping into the world of property management, where the decisions…

Property Portfolio Investor · September 24, 2024
UK Property Investment Insights

Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill: what it means for tenants and no-fault evictions

Labour’s Renters' Rights Bill, introduced five years after the idea was first promised, aims to significantly reshape the rental market by improving tenants' rights and levelling the playing…

Property Portfolio Investor · September 23, 2024