UK property investment magazineTuesday, 18 August 2026
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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

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The UK property market is attracting a broader range of international investors than previously recognised, according to a new study by RAW Capital Partners.
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UK property market sees growing diversity in international investment, survey reveals

A new study by RAW Capital Partners reveals increasing diversity in international investment in UK property, with demand growing beyond traditional markets in the Middle East and the US.

By Property Portfolio Investor · March 19, 2025
Property software company Redpin is strengthening its presence in Brazil through a new partnership with Currencies Direct, offering streamlined financial services to support the growing wave of Brazilian buyers entering Portugal’s real estate market.
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Fintech partnership boosts Brazil-to-Portugal property investment flow

Property software company Redpin is strengthening its presence in Brazil through a new partnership with Currencies Direct, offering streamlined financial services to support the growing wave of Brazilian…

Anna Ibbotson · February 24, 2025
Spain’s potential new property levy on non-EU nationals and New Zealand’s outright ban on foreign ownership have created fresh hurdles for Britons eyeing an overseas move.
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Thinking of buying abroad? the top spots still welcoming British property buyers

Discover the top countries inviting British expats to buy property, from Italy’s €1 houses to Greece’s Golden Visa, plus expert tips from William Russell for smooth overseas purchases.

Anna Ibbotson · February 17, 2025
Chestertons Global has announced a new partnership with Xtophe Properties in Portugal’s Algarve, broadening its real estate offering to meet growing demand from British investors.
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Chestertons Global partners with Xtophe properties to boost UK investment in Portugal’s Algarve

Chestertons Global joins forces with Xtophe Properties in Portugal’s Algarve, aiming to attract UK investors through expanded multilingual services and a bolstered European strategy.

Anna Ibbotson · February 11, 2025
The global super-prime property market posted a notable downturn in the third quarter of 2024, with London standing out as a rare bright spot.
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London shrugs off global luxury property slowdown as super-prime market cools

Discover why London’s luxury property market is outpacing global super-prime real estate, even as major cities from Miami to Dubai report slowdowns in Q3 2024, according to Knight…

Anna Ibbotson · February 2, 2025
The global branded residences sector is entering a period of rapid expansion, with the number of completed projects expected to almost double by the end of the decade as demand for luxury, service-led living continues to grow.
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Branded residences set to double worldwide as luxury living demand accelerates

The branded residences market is forecast to nearly double by 2031, driven by rapid growth in Asia Pacific and the Middle East, with Dubai retaining global leadership.

Anna Ibbotson · February 2, 2025
The Spanish government has confirmed that its popular ‘Golden Visa’ scheme – which grants non-EU citizens residency rights in exchange for property or other investments worth at least €500,000 – will end on 3 April.
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Spanish golden visa set to end in April: investors urged to move fast

The Spanish government has confirmed that its popular ‘Golden Visa’ scheme – which grants non-EU citizens residency rights in exchange for property or other investments worth at least…

Anna Ibbotson · January 25, 2025
Spain’s proposed 100% property tax on non-EU buyers could send British investors flocking to Florida. Discover why experts predict a surge in demand for Florida’s tax-efficient real estate market.
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Florida property boom predicted as Spain’s proposed tax hikes deter British buyers

Spain’s proposed 100% property tax on non-EU buyers could send British investors flocking to Florida. Discover why experts predict a surge in demand for Florida’s tax-efficient real estate…

Property Portfolio Investor · January 24, 2025
Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has unveiled a controversial proposal that would saddle non-EU property buyers who lack legal residence with taxes equalling the full purchase price of their new home.
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Spain threatens 100% property tax on Britons buying second homes

Spain plans a steep 100% property tax on non-EU homebuyers without legal residence, hitting British purchasers hardest and sparking fierce debate over housing reforms.

Property Portfolio Investor · January 14, 2025
Lettings agency chain Lomond has unveiled a list of “up-and-coming rental hotspots” where yields have strengthened significantly over the past year, thanks to rising rents and cooling house prices.
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New rental hotspots revealed in detailed analysis by Lomond

Discover the new UK rental hotspots where yields are growing as rents rise and house prices cool. Lomond reveals the best regions for buy-to-let investors in 2024.

Property Portfolio Investor · October 15, 2024