Category: UK Property Insights
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Chinese student drop leaves hundreds of unfilled rooms
Student housing group Empiric Student Property has been left with hundreds of unfilled rooms after a sharp decline in bookings from Chinese students, underlining the strain across the student accommodation market as demand falters.
Mansion tax fears trigger sharp fall in London’s prime property prices
London’s top-tier property market has suffered its steepest fall in more than four years amid growing fears that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil a mansion tax in her…
What’s happening with UK house prices? The latest market moves and forecasts
The UK housing market has entered a new period of uncertainty, with buyers and sellers pausing in the run-up to the Autumn Budget. After a year of tentative…
UK build-to-rent investment rises as market confidence returns
Build-to-Rent investment in the UK rose to £581m in Q3 2025, with £3.8bn in deals under offer. CBRE says multifamily assets lead activity as investors re-enter the market…
Northern Ireland leads UK property growth as flats falter
Nationwide’s latest house price data shows Northern Ireland leading UK property growth, while the North of England outperforms the South. Semi-detached homes rise fastest, but flat prices fall,…
Foreign investors snap up UK buy-to-lets as domestic landlords quit market
Overseas buyers are piling into Britain’s rental market despite tax hikes and red tape, with Indians, Nigerians and Poles leading a surge in buy-to-let company ownership.
UK student rental market faces collapse with 620,000 room shortfall by 2029
The UK student rental sector is facing a supply crunch, with a forecast shortfall of 620,000 rooms by 2029 as landlords exit the market and new developments stall.
Shortage of bungalows leaves 1.2m older homeowners unable to downsize
More than one million over-55s have abandoned plans to move due to a shortage of bungalows, with campaigners warning the lack of single-storey homes is trapping older people…
End of working from home sparks London property boom as demand surges
Bidding wars are breaking out in London as the end of hybrid working drives employees back to the city. Demand for flats is soaring, says property expert Nathan…
Northern Ireland set to welcome 25,000 new movers over next five years
Estate agent John Minnis forecasts 25,000–30,000 people will relocate to Northern Ireland by 2030, citing affordable housing, top schools, and strong rental yields.