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

Property Portfolio Investor

Taylor Wimpey España is calling on British investors to take advantage of the growing popularity of off-plan property purchases in Spain, pointing to rising demand, early price security and the potential for capital gains as key selling points.
Global Insights

Taylor Wimpey España urges British investors to capitalise on Spanish off-plan boom

Taylor Wimpey España is calling on British investors to take advantage of the growing popularity of off-plan property purchases in Spain, pointing to rising demand, early price security and the potential for capital gains…

By Property Portfolio Investor · May 28, 2025
Developers have spent nearly £3.5 billion buying unloved office blocks across the UK over the past three years — but not to keep them as workplaces.
Commercial Property Investment News

Why developers are snapping up billions in unwanted office buildings

Developers have spent nearly £3.5 billion buying unloved office blocks across the UK over the past three years — but not to keep them as workplaces.

Property Portfolio Investor · May 26, 2025
A building with significant redevelopment potential in the heart of St Andrews, one of Scotland’s most desirable investment locations, has been brought to market by Shepherd Chartered Surveyors.
UK Property Investment News

Prime redevelopment opportunity hits market in sought-after St Andrews

A building with significant redevelopment potential in the heart of St Andrews, one of Scotland’s most desirable investment locations, has been brought to market by Shepherd Chartered Surveyors.

Property Portfolio Investor · May 24, 2025
The UK government’s plan to introduce a new investment visa for wealthy foreign nationals is being criticised as “economically reckless” by one of the world’s leading financial advisers, amid warnings that the policy sends mixed messages to international investors.
Opinions

Government’s proposed investment visa slammed as ‘reckless’ by financial expert

deVere Group CEO Nigel Green criticises UK’s proposed investor visa, warning it clashes with new tax rules for non-doms and risks deterring global wealth.

Property Portfolio Investor · May 21, 2025
The latest data from property website Home paints a mixed picture for the UK housing market, with rents falling and sales stock volumes climbing sharply—a signal that both the rental and sales sectors are under mounting pressure.
UK Property Investment Insights

UK housing market update: rents fall as sales stock hits 11-year high

UK rents fall by 1.8% as supply rises, while unsold sales stock hits highest level since 2013, driven by slowing demand after stamp duty changes, Home.co.uk reports.

Property Portfolio Investor · May 21, 2025
With landlords facing tighter margins, houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) have emerged as a high-yield alternative to traditional buy-to-let (BTL) properties. Offering greater rental income potential but also higher management demands, HMOs are becoming an increasingly attractive — yet complex — investment option.
Opinions

How HMOs stack up against standard buy-to-let investments

HMOs offer higher rental yields than standard buy-to-lets, but come with stricter regulations and more management. Here’s how they stack up for property investors.

Property Portfolio Investor · May 7, 2025
Suffolk Building Society cuts buy-to-let and holiday let mortgage rates by up to 11bps, aiming to support landlords facing affordability and ICR stress challenges.
Advice

Suffolk Building Society trims buy-to-let and holiday let rates to ease affordability pressure on landlords

Suffolk Building Society cuts buy-to-let and holiday let mortgage rates by up to 11bps, aiming to support landlords facing affordability and ICR stress challenges.

Property Portfolio Investor · May 7, 2025
Investec Bank has launched a new bespoke buy-to-let mortgage proposition designed specifically for UK expatriates living in Dubai and Switzerland, as part of its strategy to support high-net-worth individuals building property portfolios in the UK and Channel Islands.
UK Property Investment News

Investec launches tailored buy-to-let mortgage solution for UK expats in Dubai and Switzerland

Investec Bank unveils bespoke buy-to-let proposition for high-net-worth UK expats in Dubai and Switzerland, offering personalised private banking and loans from £1m.

Property Portfolio Investor · May 7, 2025
UK-based fintech Taxd has launched a new tax product designed specifically for landlords operating through limited companies, promising to slash accountancy costs and help landlords retain more of their profits at a time of growing financial pressure.
Advice

New Tax Technology has Potential to Save Landlords Thousands of Pounds

UK fintech Taxd launches affordable £299 company tax filing platform for landlords, offering tech-driven savings and human support amid mounting financial pressure.

Property Portfolio Investor · May 7, 2025
The UK gambling market is one of the most regulated industries, with strict rules set by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC).
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The Pros and Cons of Using Non-GamStop Betting Sites

Online betting is a popular pastime for UK players, but those who have self-excluded through GamStop may find it difficult to access UK-regulated platforms.

Property Portfolio Investor · April 4, 2025