How to identify the next property investment hotspot
Choosing where to invest in property requires careful attention to lasting economic and demographic trends, rather than quick-fix, media-fuelled notions of “hotspots.”
Author: Property Portfolio Investor
Landsec plots £2bn office sell-off in pivot to residential market
Property investment giant Landsec has announced plans to drastically scale back investment in office-led developments over the next five years and shift its focus to the residential sector.
UK house prices have risen three times faster than flats since 2020
House prices have climbed three times faster than flat values since the start of the pandemic, with cladding concerns and mounting service charges weighing on the popularity of apartments, according to research from Zoopla.
House prices climb again as buyers race to beat looming stamp duty hike
UK house prices rose for the sixth consecutive month as buyers rushed to complete before stamp duty changes.
Energy rules could leave 80% of commercial buildings unlettable by 2030
Over 80% of England’s commercial buildings could be unlettable by 2030 under proposed government energy targets.
Homeowners face council tax surcharges of up to 300% for long-term empty properties
Learn how empty homes in England & Wales could incur up to 300% extra council tax if left vacant for 12+ months. Discover new relief rules taking effect from April 2025 and how to avoid surcharges if your property is for sale or rent.
First-time homeownership slips further out of reach as Skipton warns of worsening affordability
Only 11.5% of first-time buyers can afford to purchase without family help, warns Skipton Group, as looming stamp duty changes and rising house prices fuel a deepening affordability crisis.
Stamp duty deadline sparks property sales surge
Property transactions have risen sharply as buyers race to complete before a forthcoming increase in stamp duty.
Self-employed workers face ‘unfair’ mortgage rejection despite £82bn wealth
The UK’s self-employed workforce, sitting on £82bn of disposable income, is struggling to secure mortgages. Four in five entrepreneurs report rejection, highlighting the need for lenders to rethink rigid mortgage criteria.
Jersey house prices drop 8% in biggest fall since the 1980s
Jersey house prices fell by 8% in 2024, the largest annual drop since at least 1986, with turnover at its lowest in two decades and shifting affordability dynamics.