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UK student housing sentiment cools even as a record £2.1bn floods into PBSA
Investor sentiment towards UK student housing has slipped to 50%, yet a record £2.1bn poured into PBSA in Q1 2026. Here is why the two trends collide, and where capital lands next.
One in seven weigh up moving home as Britain’s summers turn up the heat
One in seven Britons are weighing up a move to a cooler postcode to manage rising cooling costs, Barclays research finds, as overheating reshapes UK housing decisions.
Landlords raced to court before Section 21 axe as possession claims jumped almost 6%
Landlord possession claims jumped 5.9% to 22,733 in Q1 2026 as landlords rushed to use Section 21 before the Renters' Rights Act took effect on 1 May.
2024 ends on a high: UK house prices climb as buyers and sellers find common ground
The latest Property Market Index Review from London agency Benham and Reeves highlights a positive close to 2024 for the UK housing market, with…
Why winter is the perfect time to invest in a holiday let
The colder months of autumn and winter offer a quieter housing market, making it an ideal time for savvy property investors to purchase holiday…
Alpine property investments show resilience as buyer preferences evolve
As winter arrives, Knight Frank’s latest Alpine property market snapshot highlights the enduring appeal and stability of this unique investment sector, despite challenges such…
Revealed: Britain’s national parks and AONBS add premium property appeal
Properties within Britain’s National Parks command a 25% premium on average compared to homes outside these protected areas, according to new data from Nationwide…
New eco-rules threaten industrial property investments, report warns
The UK’s industrial and logistics (I&L) property sector faces a seismic challenge, with up to 85% of sub-100,000 square foot properties at risk of…
Think tank calls for end to ‘hope value’ premium to boost social housing development
The New Economics Foundation (NEF) is urging the government to abolish the “hope value” premium on land for residential development, claiming it inflates land…
Investors double down on commercial property purchases as borrowing costs fall
The commercial property market is seeing a significant revival as investors capitalise on falling borrowing costs and the strong performance of key sectors like…