UK housing market sees busiest July in five years as buyers snap up discounted homes
UK estate agents recorded their busiest July since 2020, with sales up 8% year-on-year as falling asking prices and high supply give buyers more choice.
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Northern Ireland tops UK property investment rankings as Belfast rental yields hit 6.1%
Belfast leads UK property investment with predicted 6.1% rental yields, while Northern Ireland homes remain 44% cheaper than the UK average, new research shows.
Foxtons reports 16.5% rise in new home sales across London in first half of 2025
Foxtons’ New Homes and Investments team grew sales by 16.5% in H1 2025, with first-time buyers driving activity as London’s new-build market outperforms wider industry trends.
New digital service launched for buy-to-let company investors by BM Solutions
BM Solutions unveils a new digital mortgage service tailored for limited company buy-to-let investors, offering faster decisions, real-time tools, and expert broker support.
Student accommodation investment: is PBSA better than HMOs?
Should landlords invest in PBSA or HMOs in 2025? Explore yields, regulation, and market demand to decide if student accommodation is still worth it.
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.
Investor optimism rises as lenders cut fixed rates and relax affordability rules
Mortgage borrowers have reason to cheer as fixed rates continue to fall and lenders ease affordability rules, boosting hopes for more accessible lending – particularly for first-time buyers and remortgagers.
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 the short-term returns of residential property investment and highlighting growing affordability pressures.
Capital Appreciation 2025: Salford soars while prime London cools
The latest UK House Price Index reveals sharp regional disparities, with Salford and Middlesbrough outperforming while parts of London suffer steep drops.
Manchester now offers better rental returns than London, say property experts
Landlords now prefer Manchester over London for better rental yields, with average returns at 4.21% compared to just 2.25% in the capital, says Helix Law.