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

New-build homes are once again back in favour with property investors and first-time buyers in London, according to new figures from estate agency Foxtons.
UK Property Investment News

London new-build sales climb 16.5% as investors and first-time buyers return

Foxtons reports a 16.5% rise in new home sales in London during H1 2025, with first-time buyers dominating activity and cash investors accounting for over a quarter of deals.

By Property Portfolio Investor · August 18, 2025
With over 30 years’ experience in the UK property market — including an early stint as a director at Savills and now leading research at Zoopla — Richard Donnell is one of the most respected voices in the housing sector.
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Zoopla’s Richard Donnell: why I’d invest in a three-bed near Manchester and what buyers must stop doing

Zoopla’s Richard Donnell shares his insights on UK house prices, mortgage rates, the buy-to-let landscape, and his top investment tip: a three-bed near Manchester that needs work.

Property Portfolio Investor · August 5, 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 Insights

Renters face higher monthly bills than mortgage holders as affordability gap widens

Average UK rents have risen by £221 since 2022—outpacing mortgage increases and straining affordability—amid stagnant rental supply and sustained demand, warns Zoopla.

Property Portfolio Investor · July 23, 2025
UK house prices climbed 3.9 per cent year-on-year in March as a flurry of buyers rushed to complete property purchases ahead of stamp duty threshold changes coming into effect on April 1, according to the latest figures from Nationwide.
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Fast Home Sales: Understanding Cash Buyers and Their Benefits

When time is of the essence and you need to sell your property quickly, working with cash buyers can be a practical and stress-free solution. Whether you're facing…

Property Portfolio Investor · July 14, 2025
House prices in the UK have grown at only half the pace of top-paying savings accounts over the past year, according to new analysis – casting doubt on the short-term returns of residential property investment and highlighting growing affordability pressures.
UK Property Investment Insights

UK house prices rise half as fast as savings returns, as market stalls in face of affordability crunch

House prices in the UK have grown at only half the pace of top-paying savings accounts over the past year, according to new analysis – casting doubt on…

Property Portfolio Investor · July 9, 2025
Property investors are being reminded that probate properties can offer full or partial Stamp Duty relief, presenting a valuable opportunity for those operating within the property trading sector.
Advice

Stamp Duty exemption makes probate property an attractive option for investors

Probate properties bought by qualifying property traders may now be exempt from Stamp Duty if key conditions are met, offering a lucrative opportunity for investors.

Property Portfolio Investor · June 21, 2025
Award-winning financial advisers Matthew Douglas Ltd launch Thrive by 35, a free support scheme helping under-35s plan and buy their first home – with no strings attached.
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Top UK financial firm offers free advice to under-35s dreaming of buying their first home

Award-winning financial advisers Matthew Douglas Ltd launch Thrive by 35, a free support scheme helping under-35s plan and buy their first home – with no strings attached.

Property Portfolio Investor · June 12, 2025
The commercial property market is showing strong signs of recovery after a challenging period, according to new figures from Rightmove.
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Sharp Property Management What You Need to Know

Managing a property can be a big job, whether you own one rental house or several apartment units.

Property Portfolio Investor · June 11, 2025
UK Property Investment Insights

Spring revival for UK commercial property – is now the time to invest?

After two turbulent years, Britain’s commercial property market is beginning to show signs of a sustained recovery — and investors are starting to take notice.

Property Portfolio Investor · May 28, 2025
KFC UK & Ireland is embarking on its biggest-ever expansion, unveiling a £1.49 billion investment plan to grow its restaurant footprint and modernise existing sites across the UK and Ireland over the next five years.
Commercial Property Investment News

KFC announces £1.5bn UK property investment drive to fuel growth and modernisation

KFC UK & Ireland is embarking on its biggest-ever expansion, unveiling a £1.49 billion investment plan to grow its restaurant footprint and modernise existing sites across the UK…

Property Portfolio Investor · May 28, 2025