Property Portfolio Investor

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

