UK property investment magazineFriday, 17 July 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

Category: UK Property Insights

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UK rental growth slowed sharply at the end of 2025, with advertised rents falling in the final quarter of the year, according to new analysis from Rightmove.
UK Property Insights

England braced for historic housing shortfall as household numbers set to surge 17% by 2040

England's households will swell 17% to 27.6 million by 2040, piling pressure on supply as 320,600 social homes face the axe. What it means for property investors.

By Anna Ibbotson · April 22, 2026
Britain's buy-to-let landscape is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in a decade, as a growing cohort of landlords abandons traditional single-family lets in favour of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in pursuit of stronger yields and more resilient income streams.
UK Property Insights

HMO applications surge 40% as landlords chase stronger yields in shifting rental market

HMO licence applications across the UK have soared 40% since 2018, with Edinburgh leading the charge and the Midlands and North seeing explosive growth. Here's what it means…

Anna Ibbotson · April 15, 2026
Propertymark has issued a stark warning that more than 359,000 homes sitting empty across the UK represent a “wasted asset” at a time of acute housing shortage, calling for urgent, coordinated reform to bring them back into use.
UK Property Insights

Hundreds of thousands of empty homes must be brought back into use, warns Propertymark

Propertymark calls for urgent action to bring 359,000 long-term empty homes back into use, warning of housing shortages and community decline.

Anna Ibbotson · March 31, 2026
The number of pet-friendly rental properties in England has fallen sharply ahead of sweeping changes to tenant rights, raising concerns that landlords are pre-emptively tightening conditions before new legislation comes into force.
News

Pet-friendly rentals plunge 39% ahead of Renters’ Rights overhaul

Pet-friendly rental listings in England have fallen 39% ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act, as landlords brace for new rules on tenants and pets.

Anna Ibbotson · March 31, 2026
The Government’s latest push to deliver a new generation of large-scale towns across England has reignited debate over where the next property investment hotspots will emerge, and where buyers should tread carefully.
Advice

Phil Spencer: Which new towns offer the strongest investment potential – and which to avoid

From Milton Keynes to Leeds South Bank, we analyse the UK’s new towns pipeline, highlighting where investors could see the strongest capital growth – and where risks remain.

Anna Ibbotson · March 28, 2026
Scotland is increasingly being viewed as a more attractive destination for landlords and property investors, driven by a combination of favourable tax reliefs and easing regulatory pressures in the private rented sector (PRS).
UK Property Insights

Scotland emerging as more attractive market for landlords amid tax advantages

Scotland is becoming more attractive for landlords due to tax reliefs on multiple property purchases and easing rent controls, boosting PRS investment.

Anna Ibbotson · March 25, 2026
The UK government has set out its most ambitious attempt yet to resolve the competing demands on England’s finite land, publishing a landmark national framework that seeks to reconcile economic growth with food security, environmental restoration and energy transition.
UK Property Insights

England’s ‘land crunch’ moment: government unveils sweeping plan to balance housing, farming and net zero

The UK government has set out its most ambitious attempt yet to resolve the competing demands on England’s finite land, publishing a landmark national framework that seeks to…

Anna Ibbotson · March 18, 2026
A series of family homes in Birmingham are set to go under the hammer with guide prices starting from as little as £25,000, highlighting the continued appetite for refurbishment opportunities among investors and buyers seeking value in the UK housing market.
News

Family homes with guide prices from £25,000 to go under the hammer in Birmingham auction

Renovation-ready family homes in Birmingham are heading to auction with guide prices starting from £25,000, attracting investors and buyers seeking value.

Anna Ibbotson · March 18, 2026
The UK’s property management sector is continuing to expand as landlords increasingly turn to professional services to manage rental portfolios in an environment shaped by rising regulation and operational complexity.
UK Property Insights

UK property management sector set to approach £38bn as landlords rely more on professional services

The UK property management sector is forecast to approach £38bn in 2026 as landlords increasingly rely on professional services to navigate complex regulations and growing operational demands.

Anna Ibbotson · March 10, 2026
The gender pay gap in the UK property sector has widened significantly, making it the fourth largest of any industry in the country, according to new research.
UK Property Insights

UK property sector gender pay gap widens to become fourth largest across all industries

The UK property sector now has the fourth largest gender pay gap of any industry at 14.2%, according to new research from Yopa.

Anna Ibbotson · March 9, 2026