Trumped! Surge in US buyers seeking UK property amid dollar strength and global uncertainty
US demand for UK homes jumps 30%, as strong dollar and post-election uncertainty drive Americans to seek stability and opportunity abroad.
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New Zealand’s Mowbray brothers revealed as buyers behind $65m Malibu wildfire plots
Billionaire Nick and Mat Mowbray, founders of toy giant Zuru, have been revealed as the investors behind $65m in Malibu beachfront lots destroyed by wildfire, with plans to rebuild using advanced Zuru Tech construction.
Dubai holiday homes market booms in 2025 as short-term rentals hit record growth
Dubai’s holiday homes sector has expanded by 35% in 2025, with over 22,000 licensed short-term rentals now available. Strong tourism growth and investor demand are fuelling high-yield opportunities.
Why the world’s super-rich are ditching buying for £300k-per-month London rentals
Stamp duty hikes and the end of non-dom status are driving the wealthy to rent London’s most luxurious homes instead of buying. Discover how £325,000-per-month rentals are reshaping the capital’s prime property market.
Underwater mortgages rising in Florida and Texas boomtowns — but nowhere near 2009 levels
New data shows negative equity is climbing in pandemic-era hotspots like Cape Coral and Austin after sharp price drops, but just 1% of U.S. mortgages are underwater — far below the 2009 peak of 23%.
British second home owners in France face record €2.4bn tax bill as surcharges soar
British owners of French second homes paid a record €2.4bn in taxes last year as more municipalities impose surcharges of up to 60% to tackle housing shortages.
Best overseas property destinations for UK investors: Greece, Cyprus or Italy?
Should UK investors buy property in Greece, Cyprus or Italy in 2025? Explore tax perks, yields, visa schemes and capital growth in Europe’s top markets.
Spain vs Portugal vs Dubai – where Brits should invest in overseas property
Thinking of buying abroad? Compare the top overseas property hotspots for British investors in 2025, from taxes to rental returns.
Saudi Arabia takes aim at Dubai with new property law opening market to expats
Saudi Arabia to allow expats to buy property in Riyadh and Jeddah from 2025, marking a key shift in its Vision 2030 plans to compete with Dubai for foreign talent and investment.
UK’s ‘low profile’ counties drive regional rental growth and yields in Q2 2025
England’s rental market recorded modest national growth in the second quarter of 2025, but new data from FCC Paragon reveals that behind the headline figures, a number of so-called ‘low profile’ counties are leading the charge in terms of both rental demand and yield opportunities.