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

Landlords across the UK could soon be barred from renting out homes that don’t meet stringent energy efficiency standards, as Ed Miliband pledges to enforce a minimum EPC rating of C for all rented properties by 2030.
UK Property Investment News

Labour plans energy efficiency crackdown on landlords, with ban on renting poorly insulated homes by 2030

Landlords across the UK could soon be barred from renting out homes that don’t meet stringent energy efficiency standards, as Ed Miliband pledges to enforce a minimum EPC rating of C for all rented…

By Property Portfolio Investor · September 23, 2024
As many as 4 million homes could be constructed on green belt land under Labour’s proposed planning reforms, according to analysis from property data firm LandTech.
UK Property Investment News

Up to 4 million homes could be built on green belt under Rayner’s planning overhaul

Labour's proposed planning reforms could unlock up to 4 million homes on green belt land, with Angela Rayner spearheading the drive for sustainable development.

Property Portfolio Investor · September 23, 2024
Discover five common issues that can devalue your home by up to 30%. From spray foam insulation to pests, find out how to protect your property investment and maintain its value.
Opinions

Investors beware: five hidden factors that can devalue your property

Discover five common issues that can devalue your home by up to 30%. From spray foam insulation to pests, find out how to protect your property investment and…

Property Portfolio Investor · September 22, 2024
Property investors often face the choice between two popular strategies: Buy to Let or Buy to Sell (also known as property flipping). Each method has its advantages and disadvantages.
Advice

Which property investment strategy is best: buy to let or buy to sell?

Discover the pros and cons of Buy to Let vs Buy to Sell property investment strategies. Explore which approach is best for your financial goals with insights from…

Property Portfolio Investor · September 22, 2024
Discover the top amenities homebuyers want in 2024, from local pubs to post offices. Jackson-Stops reveals what drives property decisions and how location plays a key role in securing a sale.
UK Property Investment Insights

What homebuyers really want: pubs and local services top the list of must-have amenities

Discover the top amenities homebuyers want in 2024, from local pubs to post offices. Jackson-Stops reveals what drives property decisions and how location plays a key role in…

Property Portfolio Investor · September 22, 2024
A new global ranking of residential property markets has placed Ireland as the top destination for property investment in 2024.
UK Property Investment Insights

Ireland tops global league table for residential property returns in 2024 

A new global ranking of residential property markets has placed Ireland as the top destination for property investment in 2024.

Property Portfolio Investor · September 22, 2024
The latest analysis from property consultancy Knight Frank has revealed a significant deceleration in house price growth across major global cities.
UK Property Investment News

Global house price growth slows as affordability limits are reached, says Knight Frank 

Knight Frank reports global house price growth slowing to 2.6% in Q2 2024, down from 4.1% in Q1, as affordability issues and rising interest rates take hold. Discover…

Property Portfolio Investor · September 22, 2024
Buy-to-Let, long seen as a reliable investment choice, is far from the hassle-free income stream some investors may imagine, warns Charlie Davidson, a residential property expert with London law firm Bishop & Sewell.
Opinions

The reality of buy-to-let: no guarantees for landlords as passive income myths dispelled

Buy-to-Let, long seen as a reliable investment choice, is far from the hassle-free income stream some investors may imagine, warns Charlie Davidson, a residential property expert with London…

Property Portfolio Investor · September 22, 2024
Super-prime property sales across 11 major global markets remained robust in the second quarter of 2024, with 463 sales exceeding US$10 million, only slightly down from the 476 transactions recorded in the previous quarter. 
UK Property Investment News

Global super-prime property sales hold steady in Q2 2024

Super-prime property sales across 11 major global markets remained robust in the second quarter of 2024, with 463 sales exceeding US$10 million, only slightly down from the 476…

Property Portfolio Investor · September 17, 2024
Investors are being urged to brace for a possible delay in the Bank of England's next base rate cut, following a rise in headline inflation from 2.0% to 2.2% in July.
Opinions

investors warned of potential rate cut delay and importance of portfolio diversification 

Investors warned of potential delays in Bank of England rate cuts due to rising inflation. Experts recommend portfolio diversification and highlight real estate as a resilient market. 

Property Portfolio Investor · September 13, 2024