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Stay updated with the latest UK property investment news, market insights, and trends. Expert analysis on residential and commercial real estate developments.

Landlords accelerate no-fault evictions ahead of section 21 abolition in May
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Landlords accelerate no-fault evictions ahead of section 21 abolition in May

Anna IbbotsonApril 8, 2026

Landlords are issuing section 21 no-fault eviction notices at record rates before the Renters’ Rights Act abolishes the mechanism on 1 May 2026, with charities reporting a sharp rise in cases across England.

Average UK house prices slip below £300,000 as mortgage rate fears grip the market
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Average UK house prices slip below £300,000 as mortgage rate fears grip the market

Anna IbbotsonApril 8, 2026

Average UK house prices have slipped below £300,000 after a 0.5% monthly fall in March, according to Halifax, as rising mortgage rates driven by the Iran conflict dampen buyer confidence and stall market momentum.

Government’s grey belt policy is a ‘seismic reversal’ that leaves no part of the Green Belt safe, report warns
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Government’s grey belt policy is a ‘seismic reversal’ that leaves no part of the Green Belt safe, report warns

Anna IbbotsonApril 6, 2026April 4, 2026

A damning new report reveals the government’s grey belt policy is opening vast swathes of quality Green Belt countryside to developers, despite Labour’s manifesto pledge to preserve protected land around London.

Bank of England warns Iran war could push up mortgages for households and property investors
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Bank of England warns Iran war could push up mortgages for households and property investors

Anna IbbotsonApril 1, 2026

The Bank of England warns the Iran war could push up mortgage costs for 1.3m more UK households as inflation rises and financial conditions tighten.

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

Anna IbbotsonMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

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.

Medway regeneration gathers pace as new shared ownership scheme launches in Chatham
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Medway regeneration gathers pace as new shared ownership scheme launches in Chatham

Anna IbbotsonMarch 25, 2026

Medway’s regeneration takes a step forward as The New Tide development in Chatham delivers 56 shared ownership homes, supporting local housing and growth.

UK to launch plug-in solar panels and mandate solar on new homes under energy reforms
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UK to launch plug-in solar panels and mandate solar on new homes under energy reforms

Anna IbbotsonMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026

Plug-in solar panels will be available in UK shops within months as government pushes clean energy, alongside new rules mandating solar on new homes.

Landlords urged to act as e-bike fire risk surges across UK properties
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Landlords urged to act as e-bike fire risk surges across UK properties

Anna IbbotsonMarch 20, 2026

Landlords are being urged to review safety measures as e-bike and e-scooter fires rise sharply across the UK, driven by lithium-ion battery risks in residential properties.

Iran conflict dents UK housing market confidence as buyer demand weakens, says RICS
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Iran conflict dents UK housing market confidence as buyer demand weakens, says RICS

Anna IbbotsonMarch 18, 2026

UK housing market confidence weakens as Iran conflict impacts buyer demand, inflation expectations and mortgage outlook, according to RICS.

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

Anna IbbotsonMarch 18, 2026

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

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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 UK Property Insights

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

Anna Ibbotson March 28, 2026
Property buyers may have more negotiating power than they realise in today’s housing market, according to industry experts who say current conditions are creating opportunities to secure homes below the asking price.
Advice

How to negotiate a lower price on a house purchase

Anna Ibbotson March 18, 2026

UK Insights

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

Anna Ibbotson March 31, 2026

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