Category: UK Property Insights
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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.
Propertymark welcomes Nationwide expansion of 0% green borrowing scheme
Propertymark has welcomed Nationwide’s move to double the number of households eligible for its 0% Green Additional Borrowing scheme, calling for wider green finance solutions to support UK…
Santander cuts 85% and 90% LTV mortgage rates below 4% as brokers warn swap surge could trigger increases
Santander has cut selected 85% and 90% LTV fixed rates below 4%, but brokers warn rising swap rates linked to Middle East tensions could lead to mortgage rate…
LendInvest funds £2.6m Cleethorpes housing conversion
LendInvest has provided a £2.584m development facility to convert a former Cleethorpes primary school into 19 new homes.
Wealthy investors pivot to buy-to-let and VCTs as tax shelters fill up
Rathbones research shows high-net-worth investors are increasingly turning to buy-to-let property, VCTs and EIS once ISA and pension allowances are used.
Prime Central London price falls create opening for investors
Prime Central London prices fell 5.6% year-on-year in January as transactions dropped 30%, with record super-prime listings creating potential opportunities for buyers.
Demand for UK new-build homes slips as buyers favour existing stock
New-build homes accounted for just 9% of completed purchases in 2025, as first-time buyers increasingly opt for established properties, according to Bird & Co.
Rental growth stabilises as London downturn shows signs of easing
Average rents on newly let homes fell 0.2% year-on-year in January 2026, while renewal rents rose 2.8%, suggesting the rental market may be stabilising.
Renovation projects draw growing interest from investors and homebuyers
Buyers and investors are increasingly choosing renovation projects over turnkey homes, driven by limited stock, energy-efficiency upgrades and the potential for stronger long-term returns.
Modernist Span house in Blackheath to go under the hammer
A rare three-bedroom Span house designed by Eric Lyons is heading to auction in Blackheath with a guide price of £450,000, offering a unique opportunity to restore a…