Category: UK Property Insights
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Asian buyers snap up £15.5m Lord’s-facing penthouses in St John’s Wood
Two luxury duplex penthouses overlooking Lord’s Cricket Ground have been sold for £15.5m, highlighting continued overseas demand for prime London property.
Inflation is rising – and property remains a trusted hedge for investors
With inflation on the rise, experts warn that cash is no longer a safe haven. Discover why property remains a reliable hedge against rising prices and how investors…
Prime London market stands still as investors weigh 2025 outlook
New data from property consultancy LonRes suggests that 2024 ended with minimal change in prime London house prices, with many indicators barely shifting over the past 12 months.
Park Homes set for supply boost in 2025 as downsizer interest grows
Park Homes across England have dipped in availability this year, but a 2025 supply boost looks set to address surging downsizer demand.
Surge in demand for commercial property investment as interest rates ease, says Rightmove
Commercial property investment demand soared by 28% in late 2024, according to Rightmove, with the industrial sector leading the charge.
Hope Value Premium Reform Could Boost Social Housing Supply
The New Economic Foundation (NEF) is urging the government to abolish the "hope value" premium on building land, claiming it inflates costs and obstructs the construction of much-needed…
Commercial property: investors shift focus amidst falling borrowing costs
Shawbrook reports a 102% increase in commercial property lending year-on-year, driven by falling borrowing costs and investor appetite for high-yield assets.
Landlord exodus drives rental market imbalance, Savills warns
The UK rental market faces significant disruption as Savills predicts rents will increase by 17.6% over the next five years, driven by continued supply shortages and high tenant…
Insurer warns of risks with “uninhabitable” commercial-to-resi conversions
Zurich UK warns of risks in commercial-to-residential conversions, citing overheating and plumbing issues that could make some homes unfit for future climate conditions.
Fewer landlords, rising rents: stamp duty hike reshapes UK rental market
With a 2% rise in stamp duty on second homes, the UK rental market faces a potential landlord exodus, driving up rents and reducing rental property availability. Discover…